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Northwind Neighborhood Descriptions
Resting on a hillside in El Paso County, Colorado, in the Northeast Colorado Springs real estate area is the serene Northwind Subdivision. The Northwind Subdivision is a newer Colorado Springs real estate area that was established in 1982-1983. Homes for sale in the Subdivision were built from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s. Cottonwood Community Park is within walking distance to many of the homes located in the Northwind real estate area. The Norwood Recreation Center is close to the Subdivision. Martinez Elementary School borders the Northwind Subdivision to the east and is the school of attendance for the Northwind community.
At a glance:
Prices: $140,000 - $390,000
Square Footage: 900 - 5,800 SF
Bedrooms: 2 - 5
Bathrooms: 1 - 4
Year Built: 1982 - 1996
Homes Prices & Descriptions
Most of the homes for sale in the Northwind Subdivision are 2 story homes with scattered 4 story type of homes and 2 car garages. There are a few homes that are 1.5 story, ranchers, tri-level, and bi-level style homes. Many of the homes have features that include: Vaulted ceilings, vinyl windows, upper level laundry, fireplaces, patios, family room, living room, fenced back yards, sprinkler systems, wood decks, bay windows, skylights, and large master bedrooms with 5 piece baths. Additional amenities in a few of the homes include: Hot tubs, RV parking, granite countertops, 9' high garage door, 6 panel doors, xeriscaped front yards, garages with workbenches and cabinets, and back yard storage sheds.
The minimum sales price for homes in the Northwind Subdivision is $104,000. The minimum size home for sale is 1200 finished square feet. The minimum home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 1 baths and a 2 car garage. The average sales price is $195,000 and is 2,300 finished square feet. The average size home for sale is 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage. The maximum sales price is $393,000 and is 7,000 finished square feet. The maximum size home for sale is 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 3 car garage.
Schools
Schools of attendance for the Northwind Subdivision are: Martinez Elementary School, Jenkins Middle School, and Coronado High School. The Subdivision is in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 boundary area.
Neighboring Communities
South of the Northwind Subdivision is the Park Vista real estate area. The Park Vista Subdivision has county zoned, rural residential homes within the city limits of Colorado Springs. The homes in the Park Vista Subdivision are on ½-1 acre of land and most of the homes have wells and septic. To the West is the Vista Grande real estate area. The Vista Grande Subdivision has schools and parks in the Subdivision and is close to shopping. Situated to the east is the Norwood community. The Norwood Subdivision was established in the late 1990s. The Greenbriar Park Subdivision and Cottonwood Comunity Park are to the north.
Commuting
The United States Air Force Academy real estate area is an approximate 16 minute drive or 9.29 miles from the Northwind Subdivision. Peterson Air Force Base real estate is an approximate 19 minute drive or 10.32 miles. It is an approximate 25 minute drive to the Fort Carson real estate area. Northwind is a nice location for your Colorado Springs military relocation plans. In less than 10 minutes you can access Interstate 25 for your commute to Castle Rock, Monument, or the Denver areas.
Recreation
Located to the north of the Northwind Subdivision is the Cottonwood Creek Community Park. The Park is situated on 77.1 acres of land and is the site of many soccer and baseball games throughout the year. The Recreation Center has an indoor wave pool, a water slide with a catch pool, current channel and vortex, and a zero beach entry. There is also a fitness area and multipurpose room. Amenities of the Park include: picnic tables, a playground, 4 soccer fields, 3 softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, in-line hockey court, disc golf course, and walking/running paths. The park is handicapped accessible.
The Norwood Recreation Center is a community facility that houses a 6 lane, 25 yard outdoor pool and a wading pool. It is located in the Norwood Subdivision to the south of the Northwind Subdivision.
Union Boulevard and Powers Boulevard are both an approximate 10 minutes from the Northwind Subdivision. These main roads travel north/south throughout the City of Colorado Springs. There is plenty of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment facilities along both roads. A King Soopers and Albertsons are in close proximity to the Subdivision. You can access city walking/biking trails from Powers Bouelvard and Union Boulevard. The City of Colorado Springs has an immense trail system that travels throughout the City.
The Northwind Subdivision is an approximate 7 minute drive or 3.35 miles to the Chapel Hills Mall and Interstate 25. The Mall offers shopping, a food court, and move theater entertainment. Five minutes away from the Subdivision is a Sam's Club.
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