You know you've found prime small-town living when the heart of your community is a building known as "the Barn." Woodmoor, CO, residents enjoy community classes and events -- along with provincial charm -- at a space with this name.
Established in 1971, Woodmoor is a relatively young area that still has empty lots available to develop
You know you've found prime small-town living when the heart of your community is a building known as "the Barn." Woodmoor, CO, residents enjoy community classes and events -- along with provincial charm -- at a space with this name.
Established in 1971, Woodmoor is a relatively young area that still has empty lots available to develop. Those who can look at the snowy winters of Colorado and see the potential for skiing and sledding rather than the work of shoveling the driveway will feel at home in this neighborly town where good deeds are, in fact, rewarded.
This area is pretty much one neighborhood. Although locals sometimes refer to North and South sections of town, in terms of real estate and lifestyle, it is fairly cohesive. Real estate offerings are not much older than the bell bottom pants and peace signs of the '70s, but many new builds from the era of smart phones and selfies are also prevalent.
The lots have been used primarily for single-family homes or townhouses, so you won't find any one-bedroom apartments for rent in Woodmoor. The absence of high-rise apartments keeps the views of nearby Mount Herman and Bald Mountain unblocked. Renters still have many options in Woodmoor with rental houses. With so many new builds, you will likely find the modern finishes and upgrades that most homeowners prefer; no outdated plastic intercom or shag carpet for you. Three-bedroom houses for rent are easy to find, with most homes offering between one and five bedrooms. Without distinct neighborhoods, looking for a rental is fairly easy.
The Good Neighbor Award is just one aspect of this town that practically oozes charm at its annual May Great American Cleanup and area-wide June Garage Sale. But living here isn't all about cutesy community events; the Colorado landscape lends itself to hiking and outdoor activities. Twin Ponds Common, Hidden Pond, and Piney Trail all offer hiking paths of varying difficulty. Open green spaces in Marsh and North Parks and Toboggan Hill keep residents active and in touch with local wildlife. Seeing the ducks in mid-migration is a welcome treat, but beware of the bears that can sometimes be a problem. This young town also still relies heavily on the nearby downtown area of Colorado Springs for entertainment offerings beyond its own King's Deer Golf Club and Wesley Owens Coffeehouse, so you can go cause a ruckus someplace else and then return to your quiet community.
