Forest View Estates Homes for Sale
Forest View Estates is neighborhood on the west side of I25 between Monument and Palmer Lake comprised of 54 lots with 50 homes on a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. Homes for Sale in Forest View Estates include large single family homes on large 2.5 to 5 acre lots. Homes in Forest View average 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 5,000 square feet. The average price per square feet is $120 per square feet. Homes in this area were built from 1970s to today, with the average home built in the mid 1990s. Forest View Estates is located on the south side of Highway 105 and is nestled against Mount Herman. There are many hiking and biking trails in this area which connect through the neighborhood and on into the national forest and Monument Preserve.
Located in popular Lewis Palmer School District 38, students in Forest View Estates attend Palmer Lake Elementary and then Lewis Palmer Middle School and Palmer Ridge High School. In addition, Monument Academy is a popular option for those families that are looking for a charter school environment.
Forest View Estates is governed by the Forest View Estates Property Owner’s Association (FVEPOA). This association has been in existence since the early 1990’s and works to protect the beauty and property values of the neighborhood. The Property Owner’s Association works on common area maintenance, fencing, signage, providing disposal services, holding members meetings and, advocating on behalf of residence.
Other areas of TriLakes / Monument include Woodmoor, Kings Deer, Jackson Creek, High Forest Ranch, Red Rock Ranch and Palmer Lake. Although this area is not known for new construction, new home builds in Monument can be found in Forest Lakes, Lake of the Rockies and Sanctuary Pointe. There are no townhomes for sale in Forest View Estates, but a few nearby in Palmer Lake.
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About Monument, Colorado
The Monument Colorado Springs area (also known as TriLakes) is located at the northern edge of El Paso, County Colorado. Approximately 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs and 50 minutes south of Denver in Monument, Colorado. The zip code is 80132 in Monument and 80133 in Palmer Lake. Students in this area attend the Lewis Palmer School District 38.
The Monument area encompasses two municipalities, the City of Monument and the Town of Palmer Lake. There are actually three lakes in the area, Palmer Lake is located in the Town of Palmer Lake; Monument Lake is located in the town of Monument, and Lake Woodmoor is located in the Woodmoor subdivision which is just outside the city limits of Monument.
This area has seen sporadic growth and development since the mid-1800’s. Palmer Lake was originally a refueling stop on the Santa Fe railroad, while the Town of Monument grew from a ranching community into what is currently a large suburb between the two largest cities in the State.
People live in the Monument Colorado Springs area primarily because the area feels like Colorado. There are towering Ponderosa Pines and views of the Front Range. Additionally, this area provides easy access to both Colorado Springs and Denver.
Similar neighborhoods include: Black Forest, CO and Peyton, CO
Quick Facts
Quick answers to your questions about the TriLakes / Monument Colorado Springs Neighborhood
Monument / TriLakes Zip Code | 80132, 80133 |
Monument / TriLakes Elevation | 7223 |
Monument / TriLakes Population | 24,637 |
Monument / TriLakes Size (area) | 51 sq mi |
Monument / TriLakes School District | D-38 |
Monument / TriLakes Average Lot Size | 1.3 acres |
Monument / TriLakes Commute Time | 28 minutes |
Where is Monument CO?
Monument Colorado is located at the northern edge of El Paso County. This area has many homes nestled in the Ponderosa Pines with beautiful mountain views. The Monument area covers approximately 51 square miles and has an average elevation of 7200 feet. The area has a similar feel to the Black Forest with more shopping and dining opportunities. New homes in Monument can be found in Promontory Pointe, Forest Lakes and Lake of the Rockies.
Schools in Monument CO
The Monument area is located in the Lewis Palmer District #38 attendance area. This district offers a wide range of programs and resources and is a great choice for families moving to the area. LPSD 38 has 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school; Lewis Palmer Middle School, 2 high schools; Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis Palmer High School, 1 charter school; Monument Academy as well as private and home school options.
Weather in Monument Colorado
The weather in Monument Colorado tends to be a little more extreme than in other parts of the Colorado Springs area due to it’s higher elevation. Average highs in the winter are in the upper 30’s with average lows dropping down to 15-20 degrees. Summertime temperatures average 80-83 degrees with the lows in the 50s. The treed areas usually experience more snow during the winter than areas located further south, but the area is hard to beat for beautiful views, gorgeous homes and a reasonable commute to Denver.
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