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Stephanie Thomas REALTOR
Growing up with a parent in the military, I had the privilege to live all over our county. I got to experience various states and a multitude of landscape. While there were amazing aspects of that life, there were also challenges. My husband, also moving around a lot as a child, and I decided that we wanted a place to put down roots, a place to call home. We moved to Colorado in early 2004, where we started our family and found our place that we get to call home. We spent our first 12 years in Colorado living in Parker and then had the opportunity to move to Woodland Park where we have been ever since! I absolutely love the stunning landscape and weather Colorado is known for! Fall is my favorite season as I absolutely love cooking hot homestyle meals and sitting with my husband by the fire on a chilly evening!
Real Estate is my Work Passion. Helping people has always been a priority for me and I am blessed to be able to help people make their dream of owning a home come true! I am an expert in the Colorado Springs and Surrounding Areas/Pikes Peak Region and specialize in Residential Real Estate and Land Sales. Whether buying or selling a property, I am your REALTOR ®! When working with me you can expect to be treated with honesty and respect. I prioritize education, always trying to better myself to serve my clients the best that I can, integrity, and communication. I will work tirelessly to make your transaction as smooth as possible, keeping you educated and informed the entire time.
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Subject Property : 4258 Quartzite Pl Colorado Springs CO 80938
Owner Information
Owner Name : Powell Ruth
Mailing Address : 4258 Quartzite Pl, Colorado Springs CO 80938-9611 R052
Owner Occupied Indicator : O
Location Information
Legal Description : Lot 21 Enclaves At Mountain Vista Ranch Filing No 2a
County : El Paso, Co
Census Tract / Block : 51.22 / 4
Township-Range- Sect : 13-65-28
Legal Lot : 21
APN : 53282-01-154
Last Market Sale Information
Recording/Sale Date : 07/14/2023 / 07/14/2023
Sale Price : $450,000
Document # : 59117
Title Company : Stewart Title
Seller Name : Kirchner Melissa
Prior Sale Information
Prior Rec/Sale Date : 08/08/2019 / 08/07/2019
Prior Sale Price : $324,900
Prior Doc Number : 92153
Subdivision : Enclaves At Mountain Vista Ranch Fil 2a
School District : Falcon School No 49
Munic/Township : Falcon School No 49
Neighbor Code : 796
Deed Type : Warranty Deed
Price Per SqFt : $222.55
Prior Deed Type : Special Warranty Deed
Prior Lender : Academy Mtg Corp
Prior 1st Mtg Amt/Type : $315,153 / Conv Customer Name : De Anna Harwood Customer Company Name : First American Title Prepared On : 11/19/2024
Property Characteristics
Gross Area : 2,580
Living Area : 2,022
Tot Adj Area : 2,160
Above Grade : 1080
Total Rooms : 6
Bedrooms : 3
Bath(F/H) : 2 / 1
Fireplace : Y / 1
Year Built / Eff : 2018
Parking Type : Attached Garage
Property Information
Land Use : Townhouse/ rowhouse
County Use : Single Family Resid
Tax Information
Total Value : $450,988
Garage Area : 420
Basement Area : 1,080
Finish Bsmnt Area : FINISHED
Basement Type : Finished
Exterior wall : Stucco
Interior Wall : Drywall
Porch Type : Covered Porch
Patio Type : Terrace
Foundation : Concrete Air Cond : Yes
Roof Material : Composition Shingle
Construction : Frame
Heat Type : Forced Air
Cooling Type : Forced Air
Style : Townhouse
Quality : Average
Floor Cover : Hardwood
Equipment : Compactor, Kc, Kg, La, Lc, Ld, Le, Lk, Ll, Ln, Lo, Range Oven
Zoning : PUD AO Lot Size : 3,029
Acres : 0.07
% : 78% Current Assessed Year : 2024 Land Value : $99,500
Year : 2023
$30,220
Rate Area : SKM
Assessed Year : 2023 Market Value : $450,988 Customer Name : De Anna Harwood
Company Name : First American Title Prepared On : 11/19/2024
Name : De Anna Harwood
Company Name : First American Title Prepared On : 11/19/2024
Public Schools :
Elementary Schools
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Distance 0.55 Miles
4620 Antelope Ridge Colorado Springs CO 80922
Telephone : (719) 622-8000
Lowest Grade : K
Kindergarten : Yes
Enrollment : 1132
School District : El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Highest Grade : 8th
School Enrollment :
Total Expenditure/Student : 231
Springs Ranch Elementary School Distance 0.94 Miles
4350 Centerville Drive Colorado Springs CO 80922
Telephone : (719) 494-8600
Lowest Grade : Pre-K
Kindergarten : Yes
Enrollment : 594
School District : El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Highest Grade : 5th
School Enrollment :
Total Expenditure/Student : 231
Stetson Elementary School Distance 1.38 Miles
4910 Jedediah Smith Road Colorado Springs CO 80922
Telephone : (719) 495-5252
Lowest Grade : Pre-K
Kindergarten : Yes
Enrollment : 440
School District : El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Highest Grade : 5th
School Enrollment :
Total Expenditure/Student : 231
Name : De Anna Harwood
Company Name : First American Title Prepared On : 11/19/2024
Remington Elementary School Distance 1.55 Miles
2825 Pony Tracks Drive Colorado Springs CO 80922
Telephone : (719) 495-5266
Lowest Grade : Pre-K
Kindergarten : Yes
Enrollment : 596
High Schools
School District : El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Highest Grade : 5th
School Enrollment :
Total Expenditure/Student : 231
Sand Creek High School Distance 1.16 Miles
7005 North Carefree Circle Colorado Springs CO 80922
Telephone : (719) 495-1160
Lowest Grade : 9th
School Enrollment :
Total Expenditure/Student : 231
School District : El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Highest Grade : 12th
Enrollment : 1307
Advanced Placement : No
Organizations / Associations
Personal Services
Census Tract / block: 51.22 / 4 Year: 2020
COLORADO SoCo
SPORTS:
SOCO THUNDERWOLVES
For their schedule, tickets and more info: gothunderwolves.com
SOCO USAF BIRDS
For their schedule, tickets and more info: goairforcefalcons.com/facilities
The SOCO Basketball League
For their schedule, tickets and more info: socobball.com
PARKS & RECREATION:
GARDEN OF THE GODS
VISITOR & NATURE CENTER
1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (719) 634-6666
GARDENOFGODS.COM
GREAT SAND DUNES
NATIONAL PARK
11999 State Highway 150 Mosca, CO 81146 nps.gov/grsa/index.htm
THE BROADMOOR SEVEN FALLS
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (855) 923-7272 sevenfalls.com
CAVE OF THE WINDS MOUNTAIN PARK
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
Manitou Springs, CO 80829 (719) 685-5444 caveofthewinds.com
PALMER PARK
3650 Maizeland Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 385-5940
coloradosprings.gov
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
410 JL Ranch Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80926 cpw.state.co.us
MEMORIAL PARK
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 385-5940 coloradosprings.gov
MOUNT CUTLER TRAIL
2120 N Cheyenne Canyon Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 385-6086 cheyennecanon.org
UTE VALLEY PARK
1705 Vindicator Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 385-5940 coloradosprings.gov
STARSMORE VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 385-6086 coloradosprings.gov
BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER
245 Bear Creek Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 520-6387 communityservices.elpasoco.com
MONUMENT VALLEY PARK
170 W Cache La Poudre St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 385-5940 coloradosprings.gov
MANITOU PARK LAKE
Highway 67 Woodland Park, CO 80863 (575) 434-7200 fs.usda.gov
AIKEN CANYON PRESERVE
3350 Turkey Canyon Ranch Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80926 (719) 576-4336 nature.org
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK
126 Cimino Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 385-5940 coloradosprings.gov
RED CANYON PARK
County Road F24 Canon City, CO 81212 (719) 269-9028
LAKE PUEBLO COLORADO STATE PARK, CO
640 Pueblo Reservoir Rd Pueblo, CO 81005 (719) 561-9320
COLORADO SoCo
PARKS & RECREATION
CONT:
PIKES PEAK - AMERICA’S MOUNTAIN
5069 Pikes Peak Hwy Cascade, CO 80809 (719) 385-7325 coloradosprings.gov
FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS
15807 Teller County Road 1 Florissant, CO 80816 nps.gov/flfo/index.htm
LEADVILLE TWIN LAKES
120 W 9th St
Leadville, CO 80461 (719) 486-1229
leadvilletwinlakes.com/natural-attractions-detail/twin-lakes
TRINIDAD LAKE STATE PARK
32610 STATE HIGHWAY 12 TRINIDAD, CO 81082 (719) 846-6951 cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Trinidadlake
SANCTUARIES & ZOOS:
KIOWA CREEK SANCTUARY
10165 Hodgen Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80908
MINNEHAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
32 Minnehaha Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829
COLORADO WOLF & WILDLIFE CENTER
4729 LowerTwin Rocks Rd. Divide, CO 80814 (719) 687-9742 wolfeducation.org
PUEBLO ZOO
3455 Nuckolls Ave. Pueblo, CO 81005 (719) 561-1452 pueblozoo.org
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
4250 Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Road Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (719) 633-9925 cmzoo.org
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
5050 Pikes Peak Hwy Cascade, CO 80809 (719) 684-9432 northpolecolorado.com
COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER AT COLORADO COLLEGE
30 West Dale St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 634-5581 fac.coloradocollege.edu
WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY
225 N Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (719) 488-0880 wmmi.org
COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEERS MUSEUM
215 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 385-5990 cspm.org
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II AVIATION
775 Aviation Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (719) 637-7559 worldwariiaviation.org
PETERSON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
150 E Ent Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80914 (719) 556-4915 petemuseum.org
COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
650 Perry Park Ave Larkspur, CO 80118 (303) 688-6010 coloradorenaissance.com
PUEBLO NEON ALLEY
125 W B St
Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 544-0020
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo & Teller Counties
EL PASO COUNTY: www.elpasoco.com
ELECTED OFFICIALS & PUBLIC OFFICES
ASSESSOR
Mark Flutcher
719.520.6600
CLERK AND RECORDER
Steve Schleiker 719.520.7306
CORONER
Dr. Leon Kelly
719.390.2450
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 1)
Holly Williams
719.520.7276
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 2)
Carrie Geitner 719.520.7276
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 3)
Stan VanderWerf 719.520.7276
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 4)
Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.
719.520.7276
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (DISTRICT 5)
Cami Bremer 719.520.7276
DISTRICT ATTORNEY (4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT)
Michael J. Allen 719.520.6000
SHERIFF
Joe Roybal
SURVEYOR
719.520.7345
Richard Mariotti richardmariotti@elpasoco.com
TREASURER AND PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Chuck Broerman 719.520.7900
trsweb@elpasoco.com
EL PASO COUNTY COURTHOUSE & GOVERNMENT
CENTER:
EL PASO COUNTY JUDICIAL BUILDING
719.452.5000
270 S. Tejon St. • Colorado Springs, 80903
CITIZENS SERVICE CENTER
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. #2300 Colorado Springs, CO 80907
EL PASO COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE:
clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com 719.520.6240
MAIN OFFICE - CITIZENS SERVICE CENTER
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Colorado Springs, 80907
SOUTHEAST - POWERS BRANCH
5650 Industrial Place Colorado Springs, 80907
NORTH - UNION TOWN CENTER RANCH
8830 N Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, 80920
FORT CARSON BRANCH 6351 Wetzel Ave., Bldg 1525
Fort Carson, 80913
EL PASO COUNTY
CALHAN
719.531.6333 x7013
600 Bank St. • Calhan, 80808
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN
719.531.6333 x7001
1785 S. 8th St. #100
Colorado Springs, 80905
EAST
719.531.6333 x7014
550 N Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, 80918
FOUNTAIN
719.531.6333 x7002
230 S. Main St. • Fountain, 80817
HIGH PRAIRIE
719.531.6333 x7003
7035 Old Meridian Rd. • Peyton, 80831
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HILL
719.531.6333 x6142
20 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, 80903
LIBRARY 21C
719.531.6333 x7012
1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Colorado Springs, 80920
MANITOU SPRINGS
719.531.6333 x7004
515 MAnitou Ave. Manitou Springs, 80829
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo & Teller Counties
EL PASO COUNTY
LIBRARIES Cont.:
www.ppld.org
970.221.6740
MONUMENT
719.531.6333 x7005 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Monument, 80132
OLD COLORADO CITY
719.531.6333 x7006
2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, 80904
PALMER LAKE
719.531.6333 x7007
66 Lower Glenway • Palmer Lake, 80133
PENROSE
719.531.6333 x7015 20 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, 80903
ROCKRIMMON
719.531.6333 x7008
832 Village Center Dr. • Colorado Springs, 80919
SAND CREEK
719.531.6333 x7018
1821 S. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, 80916
UTE PASS
719.531.6333 x7011
8010 Severy Rd. • Cascade, 80809
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo & Teller Counties
EL PASO COUNTY:
El Paso County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. El Paso County, Colorado Population 2024 747,834 El Paso County, Colorado ‘s estimated 2024 population is 747,834 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data.
HISTORY
In July 1858, gold was discovered along the South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Kansas Territory. This discovery precipitated the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Many residents of the mining region felt disconnected from the remote territorial governments of Kansas and Nebraska, so they voted to form their own Territory of Jefferson on October 24, 1859. The following month, the Jefferson Territorial Legislature organized 12 counties for the new territory including El Paso County. El Paso County was named for the Spanish language name for Ute Pass north of Pikes Peak. Colorado City served as the county seat of El Paso County.
The Jefferson Territory never received federal sanction, but on February 28, 1861, U.S. President James Buchanan signed an act organizing the Territory of Colorado. El Paso County was one of the original 17 counties created by the Colorado legislature on November 1, 1861. Part of its western territory was broken off to create Teller County in 1899. Originally based in Old Colorado City (now part of Colorado Springs, not today’s Colorado City between Pueblo and Walsenburg), El Paso County’s county seat was moved to Colorado Springs in 1873.
GEOGRAPHY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,130 square miles (5,500 km2), of which 2,127 square miles (5,510 km2) are land and 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2) (0.1%) are covered by water.
ADJACENT COUNTIES
Douglas County - north Elbert County - northeast Lincoln County - east Crowley County - southeast Pueblo County - south Fremont County - west Teller County - west
NATIONAL PROTECTED AREA
Pike National Forest
STATE PROTECTED AREA
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
HISTORIC SITES
Pikes
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo & Teller Counties
EL PASO COUNTY cont.:
DEMOGRAPHICS
El Paso County, Colorado’s estimated 2024 population is 747,834 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. El Paso County, Colorado is the largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 627,088 and has seen a growth of 19.26% since that time.
White 543,305 74.39%
Two or more races 84,604 11.58%
Black or African American 43,818 6%
Other race 29,113 3.99%
Asian 20,261 2.77%
Native American 7,107 0.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2,115 0.29%
GOVERNMENT
El Paso County is governed by a board of county commissioners. In 2004, the voters of Colorado Springs and El Paso County established the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) and adopted a 1% sales tax dedicated to improving the region’s transportation infrastructure. Together with state funding for COSMIX (2007 completion) and the I-25 interchange with Highway 16 (2008 completion), significant progress has been made since 2003 in addressing the transportation needs of the area. In 2012, the county voted to legalize marijuana. On March 12, 2019, the county commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to become a Second Amendment sanctuary.
The Colorado Department of Corrections has its headquarters in an unincorporated area in the county. 11.19.24
COLORADO
SPORTS TEAMS & FACILITIES:
DENVER METRO
DENVER BRONCOS
Empower Field at Mile High 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204 denverbroncos.com
DENVER NUGGETS
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204 nba.com/nuggets
COLORADO AVALANCHE
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204 avalanche.nhl.com
COLORADO ROCKIES
Coors Field
2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205 coloradorockies.com
COLORADO RAPIDS
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022 • coloradorapids.com
COLORADO MAMMOTH
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204 coloradomammoth.com
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO cubuffs.com
DENVER UNIVERSITY denverpioneers.com
NATIONAL BALLPARK MUSEUM
140 Blake Street – Denver, CO (303) 974-5835 ballparkmuseum.com
NORTHERN COLORADO
COLORADO EAGLES
Budweiser Events Center 5290 Arena Cir., Loveland, CO 80538 coloradoeagles.com
NORTHERN COLORADO HAILSTORM FC
Future Legends Complex 801 Diamond Valley Dr., Windsor, CO 80550 • hailstormfc.com
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY csurams.com
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO - BEARS uncbears.com
COLORADO NATIONAL SPEEDWAY
4281 County Road 10, Erie, CO 80514 coloradospeedway.com
SOUTHERN COLORADO
COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
Weidner Field 111 W. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • switchbacksfc.com
AIR FORCE ACADEMY goairforcefalcons.com
PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
16650 Midway Ranch Rd., Fountain, CO 80817 ppir.com
MUSEUMS:
DENVER METRO
DENVER ART MUSEUM
720.865.5000
100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 denverartmuseum.org
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
303.370.6000
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205 dmns.org
HISTORY COLORADO CENTER
303.447.8679
1200 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 historycolorado.org
MOLLY BROWN HOUSE
303.832.4092
1340 N. Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203 • mollybrown.org
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
303.279.4591
17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, CO 80403 coloradorailroadmuseum.org
KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE DECORATIVE ART
303.832.8576
1201 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 kirklandmuseum.org
FORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION
303.297.1113
4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver, CO 80216 forneymuseum.com
COLORADO
MUSEUMS Cont.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
303.298.7554
1485 Delgany St., Denver, CO 80202 mcadenver.org
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER
303.433.7444
2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, CO 80211 • mychildsmuseum.org
DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
303.892.1436
1326 Tremont Pl., Denver, CO 80204 denverfirefightersmuseum.org
BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM & GRAVE
720.865.2160
987 Lookout Mtn. Rd., Golden, CO 80401 buffalobill.org
MUSEUM OF MINIATURES, DOLLS & TOYS
303.322.1053
830 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215 dmmdt.org
CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
720.354.4880
1250 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 clyffordstillmuseum.org
MORRISON NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
303.697.1873
501 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465 morrisonco.us
NATIONAL BALLPARK MUSEUM
303.974.5835
1940 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202 ballparkmuseum.com
BOULDER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
303.443.2122
1750 13th St., Boulder, 80302 bmoca.org
WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
303.360.5360
7711 E Academy Blvd., Denver, CO 80230 • wingsmuseum.org
AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM
303.996.2747
710 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 mountaineeringmuseum.org
NORTHERN COLORADO
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
970.221.6738
408 Mason Ct., Fort Collins, CO 80524 fcmod.org
LOVELAND MUSEUM
970.962.2410
503 N Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 cliffdwellingsmuseum.com
COLORADO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
970.392.2934
680 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 cmrm.org
FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF ART
970.482.2787
201 S College Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80524 moafc.org
GREELEY HISTORY MUSEUM
970.350.9220
714 8th St., Greeley, CO 80631 greeleymuseums.com/locations/greeley-history-museum
SOUTHERN COLORADO
MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS
719.685.5242
10 Cliff Rd., Manitou Springs, CO 80829 cliffdwellingsmuseum.com
FINE ARTS CENTER
719.634.5581
30 W Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • fac.coloradocollege.edu
PRORODEO HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
719.528.4764
101 Pro Rodeo Dr., Colorado Springs, 80919 prorodeohalloffame.com
U.S. OLYMPIC MUSEUM
719.497.1234
200 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • usopm.org
MIRAMONT CASTLE
719.685.1011
9 Capitol Hill Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829 • ballparkmuseum.com
GHOST TOWN MUSEUM
719.634.0696
400 S 21st St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 • ghosttownmuseum.com
STATE PARKS: cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks
DENVER METRO
BARR LAKE
Brighton, CO
CHERRY CREEK
Aurora, CO
ELDORADO CANYON
Boulder, CO
COLORADO
STATE PARKS cont.
CASTLEWOOD CANYON
Franktown, CO
ROXBOROUGH
Littleton, CO
CHATFIELD
Littleton, CO
GOLDEN GATE CANYON
Golden, CO
NORTHERN COLORADO
STATE FOREST
Walden, CO
BOYD LAKE
Loveland, CO
LORY
Fort Collins, CO
ST. VRAIN
Firestone, CO
SOUTHERN COLORADO
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN
Colorado Springs, CO
LAKE PUEBLO
Pueblo, CO
MUELLER
Colorado Springs, CO
OTHER PARKS:
DENVER METRO
RED ROCKS PARK AND AMPHITHEATRE
720.865.2494
18300 W Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465 • redrocksonline.com
SOUTHERN COLORADO
GARDEN OF THE GODS
719.634.6666
1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 • gardenofgods.com
CAVE OF THE WINDS
MOUNTAIN PARK
719.685.5444
100 Cave of the Winds Rd. Manitou Springs, CO 80829 caveofthewinds.com
ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & PARK
719.275.7507
4218 CO RD 3A, Canon City, CO 81212 royalgorgebridge.com
ZOOS & SANCTUARIES:
DENVER METRO
DENVER ZOO
720.337.1400
2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205 denverzoo.org
DENVER AQUARIUM
303.561.4450
700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211 aquariumrestaurants.com
BUTTERFLY PAVILION
303.469.5441
6252 W 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80020 • aquariumrestaurants.com
NORTHERN COLORADO
THE WILD ANIMAL
SANCTUARY
303.536.0118
2999 CO RD 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643 wildanimalsanctuary.org
SOUTHERN COLORADO
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
719.633.9925
4250 Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo Road Colorado Springs, CO 80906 cmzoo.org
KIOWA CREEK SANCTUARY 10165 Hodgen Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80908
MINNEHAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
32 Minnehaha Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829
PUEBLO ZOO
719.561.1452
3455 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 pueblozoo.org
COLORADO WOLF & WILDLIFE CENTER
719.687.9742
4729 LowerTwin Rocks Rd., Divide, CO 80814 • wolfeducation.org
AMUSEMENT
PARKS:
DENVER METRO
ELITCH GARDENS
303.595.4386
2000 Elitch Cir., Denver, CO 80204 elitchgardens.com
WATER WORLD
303.427.7873
8801 N Pecos St., Federal Heights, CO 80260 • waterworldcolorado.com
LAKESIDE AMUSEMENT PARK
303.477.1621
4601 Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80212 lakesideamusementpark.com 3
COLORADO
AMUSEMENT
PARKS cont.
NORTHERN COLORADO
ESTES PARK RIDE-A-KART
970.586.6495
2250 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 • rideakart.com
SOUTHERN COLORADO
NORTH POLE CO SANTA’S WORKSHOP
719.684.9432
5050 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO 80809 • northpolecolorado.com
TOURS:
DENVER METRO
UNITED STATES MINT
303.572.9500
320 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204 usmint.gov
COLORADO STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
&
303.866.2604
200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 sos.state.co.us
HAMMOND’S CANDIES
303.333.5588
5735 Washington St., Denver, CO 80216 hammondscandies.com
COORS BREWERY TOUR
303.277.2337
502 14th Street, Golden, CO 80401 millercoors.com
CELESTIAL SEASONINGS FACTORY TOUR
303.530.5300
4600 Sleepytime Dr., Boulder, CO 80301 celestialseasonings.com
(Call for hours)
NORTHERN COLORADO
BUDWEISER BREWERY EXPERIENCE
970.490.4691
2685 Busch Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524 budweisertours.com
PERFOMING ARTS:
DENVER METRO
DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
303.893.4100
1101 13th St., Denver, CO 80204 denvercenter.org
ARVADA CENTER
720.898.7200
6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003 • arvadacenter.org
NORTHERN COLORADO
THE LINCOLN CENTER
970.221.6730
417 W Magnolia St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 • lctix.com
UNION COLONY CIVIC CENTER
970.356.5000
701 10th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631
SOUTHERN COLORADO
PIKES PEAK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
719.477.2100
190 S Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • pikespeakcenter.com
MISC. ATTRACTIONS:
DENVER METRO
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
720.865.3500
1007 N York St., Denver, CO 80206 botanicgardens.org
SOUTHERN COLORADO
THE BROADMOOR SEVEN FALLS
855.923.7272
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80905 broadmoor.com/adventures/seven-falls/tickets
PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY
719.685.5401
515 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829 • cograilway.com
SKI RESORTS:
SNOW REPORT coloradoski.com
ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA
970.468.0718 arapahoebasin.com
ASPEN MOUNTAIN
970.923.1227
aspensnowmass.com
BEAVER CREEK RESORT
970.754.4636 beavercreek.com
BLUE SKY BASIN
970.754.8245 vail.com
COLORADO
SKI RESORTS Cont.
BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT
970.453.5000 breckenridge.com
BUTTERMILK SKI RESORT
855.496.9219 aspensnowmass.com
COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT
970.968.3025 coppercolorado.com
CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT
970.251.7021 skicb.com
ECHO MOUNTAIN echomntn.com
ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT
303.440.8700 eldora.com
HESPERUS SKI AREA
970.385.2199 ski-hesperus.com
HOWELSEN HILL SKI AREA
970.879.8499 steamboatsprings.net
KENDALL MOUNTAIN
970.387.5522 skikendall.com
KEYSTONE RESORT
970.754.0001 keystoneresort.com
LOVELAND SKI AREA
720.405.6455 skiloveland.com
MONARCH MOUNTAIN
719.530.5000 skimonarch.com
POWDERHORN RESORT
970.268.5700 powderhorn.com
PURGATORY RESORT
800.525.0892 purgatory.ski
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN
970.387.5706 silvertonmountain.com
SKI COOPER
719.486.2277 skicooper.com
STEAMBOAT SKI RESORT
970.879.6111 steamboat.com
SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN RESORT
970.945.7491 sunlightmtn.com
TELLURIDE SKI RESORT
800.778.8581 tellurideskiresort.com
VAIL MOUNTAIN RESORT
970.476.3600 vailresorts.com
WINTER PARK SKI RESORT
970.726.5514 winterparkresort.com
WOLF CREEK SKI AREA
970.264.5639 wolfcreekski.com
720.946.4000
111 Richman St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 blackhawkameristar.com
BALLY’S CASINO BLACK HAWK
303.582.2600
300 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 ballysblackhawk.com
THE BRASS ASS
719.689.2104
264 Bennett Dr., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 triplecrowncasinos.com
BRONCO BILLY’S
719.689.2142
233 Bennett Dr., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 broncobillyscasino.com
BULL DURHAM CASINO
303.582.0810
110 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 bulldurhamcasino.com
CENTURY CASINO & HOTEL
303.582.5050
102 Main St., Central City, CO 80427 cnty.com
CENTURY CRIPPLE CREEK
719.689.0333
200 Bennett Dr., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 • cnty.com
COLORADO
CASINOS/GAMING
Cont.
COLORADO GRANDE
719.689.3517
300 E Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 • coloradogrande.com
DOSTAL ALLEY
303.582.1610
114 Main St., Central City, CO 80427 dostalalley.com
DOUBLE EAGLE
719.689.5000
442 Bennett Dr., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 decasino.com
EASY STREET CASINO
303.582.5914
120 Main St., Central City, CO 80427 easystreetcentralcity.com
GRAND Z HOTEL CASINO
303.582.5914
321 Gregory St., Central City, CO 80427 grandzcasinohotel.com
HORSESHOE BLACK HAWK
800.843.4753
401 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 caesars.com/horseshoe-black-hawk
JOHNNY NOLON’S CASINO
719.689.2080
301 Bennett Dr., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 johnnynolonscasino.com
DRAGON TIGER CASINO
303.582.5623
132 Lawrence St., Central City, CO 80427 • maverickgaming.com
LADY LUCK CASINO
303.998.7777
340 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 ladyluckblackhawk.com
MCGILLS HOTEL & CASINO
719.689.2446
232 Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 • triplecrowncasinos.com
MIDNIGHT ROSE
719.689.0303
256 Bennett Dr., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 • triplecrowncasinos.com
MONARCH
303.582.1000
488 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 monarchblackhawk.com
RED DOLLY CASINO
303.582.1100
530 Gregory St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 thereddollycasino.com
SARATOGA
303.582.6100
101 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 saratogacasinobh.com
SASQUATCH CASINO
720.880.1616
125 Gregory St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 sasquatchcasino.com
SKY UTE CASINO RESORT
970.563.7777
14324 Hwy 172 North, Ignacio, CO 81137 • skyutecasino.com
THE FAMOUS BONANZA
303.582.5914
107 Main St., Central City, CO 80427 famousbonanza.com
THE GILPIN CASINO
303.582.1133
111 Mountain House Rd., Black Hawk, CO 80422 • thegilpincasino.com
THE LODGE CASINO
303.582.6464
240 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 thelodgecasino.com
THE WILD CARD SALOON
303.582.3412
120 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 wildcardsaloon.com
UTE MOUNTAIN CASINO HOTEL
970.565.8800
3 Weeminuche Dr., Towaoc, CO 81334 wildcardsaloon.com
WILDWOOD CASINO
719.244.9700
119 N Fifth St., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 • wildwoodcasino.net
Z CASINO
303.271.2500
101 Gregory St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 zcasinobh.com
TOP RATED COLORADO GOLF COURSES:
DENVER METRO
ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB
303.973.9614
10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton, CO 80125 • arrowheadcolorado.com
GOLF CLUB AT BEAR DANCE
303.681.4653
6630 Bear Dance Dr., Larkspur, CO 80118 • beardancegolf.com
CASTLE PINES
303.688.6000
1000 Hummingbird Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80108 • castlepinesgolfclub.club
CHERRY CREEK CNTRY CLUB
303.597.0300
2405 S. Yosemite St., Denver, CO 80231 cherrycreekcountryclub.com
COLORADO
TOP RATED
COLORADO GOLF COURSES cont.
DENVER METRO cont.
CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
303.350.5200
4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 chcc.com
COLORADO GOLF CLUB
303.840.5400
8000 Preservation Trl., Parker, CO 80134 coloradogolfclub.com
COLUMBINE
303.794.2674
17 Fairway Ln., Columbine Valley, CO 80123 • columbinecc.com
COMMON GROUND
303.340.1520
10300 E Golfers Wy., Aurora, CO 80010 commongroundgc.com
COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES
303.688.7400
6400 Country Club Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80108 • ccatcastlepines.com
DENVER COUNTRY CLUB
303.733.8242
1700 E 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80218 denvercc.net
FOSSIL TRACE
303.277.8750
3050 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401 fossiltrace.com
GREEN VALLEY RANCH
303.371.3131
4900 Himalaya Rd., Denver, CO 80249 gvrgolf.com
LONE TREE
303.790.0202
9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, CO 80124 • ssprd.org
MURPHY CREEK
303.739.1510
1700 S Old Tom Morris Rd., Aurora, CO 80018 • auroragov.org
OMNI INTERLOCKEN
303.438.6600
800 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021 • omnihotels.com
RED HAWK RIDGE
720.733.3500
2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80109 • redhawkridge.com
RIVERDALE
303.659.4700
13300 Riverdale Rd., Brighton, CO 80602 • riverdalegolf.com
SANTUARY
303.224.2860
7549 Daniels Park Rd., Sedalia, CO 80135 sanctuarygolfcourse.com
SUNSET
303.651.8466
1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 • golflongmont.com
THE CLUB AT RAVENNA
720.956.1600 11118 Caretake Rd., Littleton, CO 80125 ravennagolf.com
THE RIDGE AT CASTLE PINES
NORTH
303.688.4301
1414 W Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Pines, CO 80108 • playtheridge.com
UTE CREEK
303.774.4342
2000 Ute Creek Dr., Longmont, CO 80504 • golflongmont.com/ute-creek
WILLIS CASE
720.865.0700
4999 Vrain St., Denver, CO 80212 cityofdenvergolf.com/willis_case
NORTHERN COLORADO
BOOMERANG LINKS
970.353.4653
7309 W 4th St., Greeley, CO 80634 golfingreeley.com/boomerang-links
COLLINDALE
970.221.6651
1441 E Horsetooth Rd., Ft. Collins, CO 80525 • fcgov.com/collindale
COYOTE CREEK
303.857.6152
222 Clubhouse Drive, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 • coyotecreekgc.com
ESTES PARK
970.586.8146
1480 Golf Course Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517 • evrpd.colorado.gov/golf-courses
FORT COLLINS COUNTRY CLUB
970.482.1336
1920 Country Club Rd., Ft. Collins, CO 80524 • fortcollinscc.com
GOLF CLUB AT FOX ACRES
970.881.2574
3350 Fox Acres Dr., E, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 golfclubatfoxacres.com
GREELEY COUNTRY CLUB
970.353.0528
4500 W 10th St., Greeley, CO 80634 greeleycc.org
HARMONY GOLF CLUB
970.482.4653
4176 Club Dr., Timnath, CO 80547 harmonyclub.info
COLORADO
TOP RATED
COLORADO GOLF COURSES cont.
NORTHERN COLORADO cont.
HIGHLAND HILLS
970.353.4653
2200 Clubhouse Dr., Greeley, CO 80634 golfingreeley.com/highland-hills
MARIANA BUTTE
970.667.8308
701 Clubhouse Dr., Loveland, CO 80537 golfloveland.com/mariana-butte
MOUNTAIN VISTA GREENS
970.482.4847
2808 NE Frontage Rd., Ft. Collins, CO 80524 • mountainvistagreens.com
PELICAN LAKES
970.674.0930
1620 Pelican Lakes Pt., Windsor, CO 80550 • pelicanlakeswindsor.com
PTARMIGAN COUNTY CLUB
970.226.8555
5416 Vardon Way, Ft. Collins, CO 80528 ptarmigancc.com
QUAIL DUNES
970.867.5990
17586 County Road W T5 Fort Morgan, 80701 quaildunes.com
RAINDANCE NATIONAL
970.833.1720
1775 RainDance National Dr., Windsor, CO 80550 • raindanceresort.com
SOUTHRIDGE
970.416.2828
5750 S. Lemay Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80525 fcgov.com/southridge
THE MAD RUSSIAN
970.587.5157
2100 Country CLub Pkwy., Milliken, CO 80543 • trpr.org/golf
THE OLDE COURSE AT LOVELAND
970.667.5256
2115 W 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538 golfloveland.com
TPC COLORADO
303.522.5711
2375 TPC Pkwy., Berthoud, CO 80513 tpc.com
SOUTHERN
COLORADO
ANTLER CREEK
719.494.1900
9650 Antler Creek Dr., Falcon, CO 80831 antlercreekgolf.com
CHEROKEE RIDGE
719.597.2637
1850 Tuskegee Place Colorado Springs, 80915 cherokeeridgegolfcourse.com
FOUR MILE RANCH
719.275.5400
3501 Telegraph Trl., Cañon City, CO 81212 • fourmileranchgolf.com
KING’S DEER
719.559.4500
19255 Royal Troon Dr., Monument, CO 80132 • kingsdeergolfclub.com
KISSING CAMELS
719.636.2520
4500 Kissing Camels Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 • gardenofthegodsresort.com
PATTY JEWETT
719.385.6963
900 E Espanola St. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 pattyjewettgolfshop.com/
PINE CREEK
719.594.9999
9850 Divot Trl., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 • pinecreekgc.com
SHINING MOUNTAIN
719.687.7587
100 Shining Mountain Ln. Woodland Park, CO 80863 shiningmountaingolfcourse.com
THE BROADOOR
719.577.5790
1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 • broadmoor.com/activities/golf
THE CLUB AT FLYING HORSE
719.494.1222
1880 Weiskopf Pt. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 flyinghorseclub.com
THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WOODMOOR
719.481.2272
18945 Pebble Beach Way Monument, CO 80132 ccwoodmoor.com
THE COUNTRY CLUB OF COLORADO
719.538.4080
125 Clubhouse Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ccofcolorado.com
VALLEY HI
719.385.6911
610 South Chelton Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 coloradosprings.gov/valley-hi-golf-course
For a complete list of golf courses in Colorado visit: golfcolorado.com/courses
COLORADO
HOSPITALS
DENVER METRO
AVISTA ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
303.673.1000
100 Health Park Dr., Louisville, CO 80027 • avistahospital.org
BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH
303.415.7000
4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303 • bch.org
CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
720.455.5000
2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80109 • castlerockhospital.org
CENTENNIAL HOSPITAL
303.699.3000
14200 E Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112 • healthonecares.com
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
720.777.0123
13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045 childrenscolorado.org
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL NORTH CAMPUS
720.478.5000
469 CO-7, Broomfield, CO 80023 childrenscolorado.org
CRAIG HOSPITAL
303.789.8000
3425 S Clarkson St., Englewood, CO 80113 • craighospital.org
DENVER HEALTH
303.602.1590
777 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204 denverhealth.org
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
303.689.4000
200 Exempla Cir., Lafayette, CO 80026 goodsamaritancolorado.org
LITTLETON ADVENTIST
HOSPITAL
303.730.8900
7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122 mylittletonhospital.org
LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL
303.651.5111
1950 Mountain View Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 luhcares.org
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
303.425.4500
8300 W 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 • sclhealth.org
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
877.359.0396
1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80206 njhealth.org
NORTH SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER
303.451.7800
9191 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229 northsuburban.com
ORTHO COLORADO HOSPITAL
720.321.5000
11650 W 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228 • orthocolorado.org
PARKER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
303.269.4000
9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker, CO 80138 • parkerhospital.org
PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
303.778.1955
2525 S Downing St., Denver, CO 80210 centura.org
PRESBYTERIAN/ST. LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
720.754.6000
1719 E. 19th Ave., Denver, CO 80218 pslmc.Com
ROSE MEDICAL CENTER
303.320.2121
4567 E. 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80220 rosemed.com
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
303.812.2000
1375 E. 19th Ave., Denver, CO 80218 saintjosephdenver.org
SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
720.225.1000
10101 Ridgegate Pkwy., Lone Tree, CO 80124 • skyridgemedcenter.com
ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL
720.321.0000
11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228 stanthonyhosp.org
ST. ANTHONY NORTH HOSPITAL
720.627.0000
14300 Orchard Pkwy., Westminster, CO 80023 • centura.org
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
303.788.5000
501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80113 • swedishhospital.com
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA
303.695.2600
1501 S. Potomac Street, Aurora, CO 80012 • auroramed.com
COLORADO
DENVER METRO Cont.
UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
303.464.4500
11820 Destination Dr., Broomfield, CO 80021 • uchealth.org
UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
303.464.4500
11820 Destination Dr., Broomfield, CO 80021 • uchealth.org
UCHEALTH HIGHLANDS RANCH HOSPITAL
720.516.1000
1500 Park Central Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 uchealth.org
UC HEALTH LONGS PEAKHOSPITAL
720.718.7000
1750 E. Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, CO 80504 • uchealth.org
NORTHERN COLORADO
BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER
970.821.4000
4700 Lady Moon Dr., Ft Collins, CO 80528 • bannerhealth.com
BANNER MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER
970.820.4640
2000 Boise Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 mckeeloveland.com
BANNER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
970.810.4121
1801 16th St., Greeley, CO 80631 bannerhealth.com
UCHEALTH GREELEY HOSPITAL
970.652.2000
6767 29th St. Rd., Greeley, CO 80634 uchealth.org
UC HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
970.624.2500
2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. Loveland, 80538 uchealth.org
UC HEALTH POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL
970.495.7000
1024 S. Lemay Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80524 • uchealth.org
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL
720.848.1020
12605 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045 uchealth.org
VA MEDICAL CENTER
303.399.8020
1700 N. Wheeling St., Aurora, CO 80045 • denver.va.gov
SOUTHERN COLORADO
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO SPRINGS
719.305.1234
4090 Briargate Pkwy. Colorado Springs, 80920 childrenscolorado.org
PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM
719.584.4000
1102 N Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 parkviewmc.com
PENROSE-ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES
719.776.5000
2222 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, 80907 penrosestfrancis.org
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
719.571.1000
6001 E. Woodmen Rd. Colorado Springs, 80923 penrosestfrancis.org
ST. MARY-CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER
800.228.4039
1008 Minnequa Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 stmarycorwin.org
UC HEALTH GRANDVIEW HOSPITAL
719.365.3300
5623 Pulpit Peak Vw. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 uchealth.org
UC HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
719.365.5000
1400 E. Boulder St. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 uchealth.org
UC HEALTH PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
719.374.6060
16420 W US Hwy 24 Woodland Park, CO 80863 uchealth.org
COLORADO
COLORADO
ADMISSION TO STATEHOOD: August 1, 1876
AREA:
Colorado has a total of 104,100 Sq. Miles (8th largest in the US)
HIGHEST POINT: Mt. Elbert; 14,433 feet
LARGEST CITY: Denver
LOWEST POINT: Arikaree River; 3,315 feet
MAJOR INDUSTRIES:
Agriculture (wheat, cattle, sheep), Tourism(especially skiers), Mining (gold, silver), Oil, Finance, and Manufacturing
ORIGIN OF THE NAME “COLORADO:”
The word Colorado is spanish for “color red” and refers to the muddy Colorado River
POPULATION:
5,914,181 (2024 estimate)
STATE ABBREVIATION: CO
STATE ANIMAL: Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep
STATE BIRD: Lark Bunting
STATE CAPITAL: Denver
STATE DANCE: Square Dance
STATE FISH: Greenback Cutthroat Trout
STATE FLOWER: Rocky Mountain Columbine
STATE FOSSIL: Stegosaurus
STATE GEMSTONE: Aquamarine
STATE GRASS: Blue Grama Grass
STATE INSECT: Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly
STATE MOTO: Nil sine Numine (“Nothing without Providence”)
STATE NICKNAME: Centennial State / Colorful Colorado
STATE SOIL: Seitz
STATE SONG: “Where the Columbines Grow”
STATE TREE: Blue Spruce
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El Paso, Fremont, Teller & Pueblo Counties
SCHOOL DISTRICT:
DISTRICT 49
SCHOOLS:
SPRINGS RANCH ELEMENTARY
HORIZON MIDDLE
SAND CREEK HIGH
SCHOOL
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El
Paso, Fremont, Teller & Pueblo Counties
SCHOOL
SOUTHERN COLORADO
El Paso, Fremont, Teller & Pueblo Counties
PIKES PEAK REGION
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS:
ACADEMY 20
Colorado Springs www.asd20.org
BIG SANDY 100J
Simla www.bigsandy100j.com
CALHAN RJ-1
Calhan www.calhanschool.org
CANON CITY RE-1
Canon City www.canoncityschools.org
CHEYENNE
MOUNTAIN 12
Colorado Springs www.cmsd12.org
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
Colorado Springs www.d11.org
COTOPAXI RE-3
Cotopaxi www.cotopaxire3.org
CRIPPLE CREEK-VICTOR RE-1
Cripple Creek www.ccvschools.com
CUSTER COUNTY C-1
Westcliffe www.custercountyschools.org
DISTRICT 49
Falcon www.d49.org
EDISON 54 JT
Yoder www.edison54jt.org
ELBERT 200
Elbert www.elbertschool.org
ELLICOTT 22
Ellicott www.ellicottschools.org
FREMONT RE-2
Florence www.re-2org
FOUNTAIN 8
Fountain www.ffc8.org
HANOVER 28
Colorado Springs www.hanoverhornets.org
HARRISON 2
Colorado Springs www.hsd2.org
KIOWA C-2
Kiowa www.kiowaschool.org
LEWIS-PALMER 38
Monument www.lewispalmer.org
MANITOU SPRINGS 14
Manitou Springs www.mssd14.org
MIAMI-YODER 60 JT
Rush www.miamiyoder.com
PEYTON 23 JT
Peyton www.peyton.k12.co.us
PUEBLO CITY 60
Pueblo www.pueblod60.org
PUEBLO COUNTY 70
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8010: Springs Ranch Elementary School | 1110: District 49
Plan Type
Performance Plan
Official Rating based on 1-Year SPF Report
65.6/100 Points Earned
The performance framework evaluates district and school performance on Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness indicators The percentage of points earned across all indicators determines the final accreditation rating for a district or the final plan type for a school, which is displayed above The cut points for final ratings established by the State Board of Education are shown at the right of this page Failure to meet test participation, safety, and finance assurances may result in a rating being lowered by one level Refer to the scoring guide near the end of this report for more details on how ratings are determined
InsufficientStateData: No reportable achievement and growth data
(-) No Reportable Data
Under state accountability policy, 95% of students must participate in state assessments Students who are excused from testing by a parent or guardian do not impact the Accountability Participation Rate that is used to determine whether the overall rating is reduced by one level Districts or schools with
95% total participation in ELA and Math receive a "Low Total Participation" descriptor to help readers when interpreting accountability data The descriptor does not impact framework calculations Multilingual Learners in their first year in the U S who were eligible to take the
8010: Springs Ranch Elementary School | 1110: District 49
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
ACADEMIC GROWTH
This page displays the performance indicator data for the elementary school level Calculations are based on state assessment results from 2022-23
Academic Achievement: mean scale scores represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups; participation rates included on this page count parent excusals as non-participants
Academic Growth: median student growth percentiles and percentages of students on track to meet targets represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups Cut-scores for the On-Track to EL proficiency metric were re-normed based on 2023 results, as had been planned prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
For additional information regarding Academic Achievement and Academic Growth points, cut-points, and ratings, refer to the scoring guide at the end of this document. "English Learners" has changed to Multilingual Learners Multilingual Learners describes students that are Non-English Proficient (NEP), Limited
4102: Horizon Middle School | 1110: District 49
2023 Final School Performance Framework
Plan Type Official Rating based on 1-Year SPF Report
Performance Plan
60.3/100 Points Earned
The performance framework evaluates district and school performance on Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness indicators The percentage of points earned across all indicators determines the final accreditation rating for a district or the final plan type for a school, which is displayed above The cut points for final ratings established by the State Board of Education are shown at the right of this page Failure to meet test participation, safety, and finance assurances may result in a rating being lowered by one level Refer to the scoring guide near the end of this report for more details on how ratings are determined
(-) No Reportable Data
Under state accountability policy, 95% of students must participate in state assessments Students who are excused from testing by a parent or guardian do not impact the Accountability Participation Rate that is used to determine whether the overall rating is reduced by one level Districts or schools
total participation in ELA and Math receive a "Low Total Participation" descriptor to help readers when interpreting accountability data The descriptor does not impact framework calculations Multilingual Learners in their first year in the U S who were eligible to take
4102: Horizon Middle School | 1110: District 49
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
2023 Final School Performance Framework
ACADEMIC GROWTH
This page displays the performance indicator data for the middle school level Calculations are based on state assessment results from 2022-23
Academic Achievement: mean scale scores represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups; participation rates included on this page count parent excusals as non-participants
Academic Growth: median student growth percentiles and percentages of students on track to meet targets represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups Cut-scores for the On-Track to EL proficiency metric were re-normed based on 2023 results, as had been planned prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
For additional information regarding Academic Achievement and Academic Growth points, cut-points, and ratings, refer to the scoring guide at the end of this document.
7613: Sand Creek High School | 1110: District 49
Performance Plan
2023 Final School Performance Framework
Points Earned Plan
56.2/100
The performance framework evaluates district and school performance on Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness indicators The percentage of points earned across all indicators determines the final accreditation rating for a district or the final plan type for a school, which is displayed above The cut points for final ratings established by the State Board of Education are shown at the right of this page Failure to meet test participation, safety, and finance assurances may result in a rating being lowered by one level Refer to the scoring guide near the end of this report for more details on how ratings are determined
Grade Levels: H - (1 Year)
InsufficientStateData: No reportable achievement and growth data
Summary of Ratings by EMH Level
(-) No Reportable Data
Under state accountability policy, 95% of students must participate in state assessments Students who are excused from testing by a
or guardian do not impact the Accountability Participation Rate that is used to determine whether the overall rating is reduced by
total participation in ELA and Math receive a "Low Total Participation" descriptor to help readers when interpreting accountability data The descriptor does not impact framework calculations Multilingual Learners in their first year in the U S who were eligible to take the
7613: Sand Creek High School | 1110: District 49
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
2023 Final School Performance Framework
ACADEMIC GROWTH
This page displays the performance indicator data for the high school level Calculations are based on state assessment results from 2022-23
Academic Achievement: mean scale scores represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups; participation rates included on this page count parent excusals as non-participants
Academic Growth: median student growth percentiles and percentages of students on track to meet targets represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups Cut-scores for the On-Track to EL proficiency metric were re-normed based on 2023 results, as had been planned prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
For additional information regarding Academic Achievement and Academic Growth points, cut-points, and ratings, refer to the scoring guide at the end of this document.
7613:
Sand Creek High School | 1110: District 49
POSTSECONDARY AND WORKFORCE READINESS
Evidence Based Reading & Writing
2023 Final School Performance Framework
REFERENCE TABLE: DISAGGREGATED GRADUATION RATES
CO SAT: represent outcomes for designated subjects and student groups; participation rates count parent excusals as non-participants.
Dropout Rates: represent percentages of students enrolled in grades 7-12 at any time during the year who left and did not subsequently enroll in another Colorado school. Calculations are based on the 2022 End of Year (EOY) data submission.
Matriculation Rates: represent percentages of students who enrolled in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program or 2- or 4-year institute of higher education in the year following graduation Students who earned a CTE certificate, college degree, or other industry-recognized credential prior to graduation are also included Calculations are based on the 2022 graduation cohort
Graduation Rates: represent percentages of students graduating high school within designated timeframes Ratings are based on the best of the 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-year graduation rates AYGs designate Anticipated Years of Graduation, which are defined as four years after the year that students initially enroll in 9th grade Calculations are based on data for students with AYGs between 2019 and 2022
For additional information about ratings, refer to the scoring guide on the last page of this report For more information about PWR metrics: http://www cde state co us/accountability/pwr
"English Learners" has changed to Multilingual Learners Multilingual Learners describes students that are Non-English Proficient (NEP), Limited English Proficient (LEP), and Fluent English Proficient (FEP) - Monitor Year 1, Monitor Year 2, Exited Year 1, & Exited Year 2
(*) Not Applicable; (-) No Reportable Data
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Benefits of using a professional REALTOR®.
Congratulations on your decision to buy a home! It’s a challenging project, and there are many ways a professional can help. Here are some of the many ways you may benefit from working with a REALTOR®:
Many more home choices.
Your REALTOR® has thousands of homes to choose from through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), so you’re more likely to find the home that’s just right for you and find it quicker. In fact, a majority of the homes for sale are listed by REALTORS® and aren’t available to you unless you are working with a REALTOR®
A number of transactions “fall out.”
Unfortunately, it’s true. Some transactions fall apart before closing. An experienced REALTOR® may be able to resolve problems and see your transaction through to a successful closing.
Knowledge of new home subdivisions.
New home subdivisions will welcome you and your REALTOR®. If you’re interested in buying a new home, take your agent with you on your first visit to each subdivision. Your professional REALTOR® is an important source of information who can supply background on the builder, nearby subdivisions, and the local community.
It’s a major investment.
You use a professional for your legal, financial and health needs. Why gamble on what may be your biggest investment without a professional at your side?
Help with FSBO’s.
If you consider a “For Sale By Owner,” take your REALTOR® along to help negotiate the contract.
There is less liability.
You may have more protection from legal and financial liability, especially as real estate transactions become more complicated.
The paperwork.
Your experienced REALTOR® will negotiate and prepare the purchase contract for you and assist you throughout the escrow process.
Key professionals involved in your transaction.
REALTOR®
A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate agent and a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, a real estate trade association. REALTORS® also belong to their state and local Association of REALTORS®
Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent is licensed by the state to represent parties in the transfer of property. Every REALTOR® is a real estate agent, but not every real estate agent has the professional designation of a REALTORS®
Listing Agent
A key role of the listing agent or broker is to form a legal relationship with the homeowner to sell the property and place the property in the Multiple Listing Service.
Buyer’s Agent
A key role of the buyer’s agent or broker is to work with the buyer to locate a suitable property and negotiate a successful home purchase.
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
The MLS is a database of properties listed for sale by REALTORS® who are members of the local Association of REALTORS®. Information on an MLS property is available to thousands of REALTORS®.
Title Company
These are the people who carry out the title search and examination, work with you to eliminate the title exceptions you are not willing to take subject to, and provide the policy of title insurance regarding title to the real property.
Escrow Officer
An escrow officer leads the facilitation of your escrow, including escrow instructions preparation, document preparation, funds disbursement, and more.
Your escrow professional may:
Open escrow and, if instructed to do so, deposit your good faith funds in a separate escrow account.
Order a title search to determine ownership and status of the subject real property.
Issue a preliminary report and begin the process of eliminating the title exceptions you and your lender are not willing to take title subject to.
Request payoff information for the seller’s loans, other liens, homeowner’s association fees, etc.
Coordinate with the buyer’s lender on the preparation of the Closing Disclosure (CD).
Prorate fees, such as real property taxes, per the contract, and prepare the settlement statement.
Set separate appointments allowing the seller and you to sign documents and deposit funds.
Review documents ensuring all conditions and legal requirements are fulfilled; request funds from lender.
When all funds are deposited, record documents with the County Recorder’s Office to transfer the subject real property to you.
After the recordation is confirmed, close escrow and disburse\funds, including seller’s proceeds, loan payoffs, etc.
Prepare and send final documents to all parties involved.
Terms you should know.
Appraisal
An estimate of value of property resulting from analysis of facts about the property; an opinion of value.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The borrower’s costs of the loan term expressed as a rate. This is not their interest rate.
Beneficiary
The recipient of benefits, often from a deed of trust; usually the lender.
Closing Disclosure (CD)
Closing Disclosure form designed to provide disclosures that will be helpful to borrowers in understanding all of the costs of the transaction. This form will be given to the consumer three (3) business days before closing.
Close of Escrow
Generally the date the buyer becomes the legal owner and title insurance becomes effective.
Comparable Sales
Sales that have similar characteristics as the subject real property, used for analysis in the appraisal. Commonly called “comps.”
Consummation
Occurs when the borrower becomes contractually obligated to the creditor on the loan, not, for example, when the borrower becomes contractually obligated to a seller on a real estate transaction. The point in time when a borrower becomes contractually obligated to the creditor on the loan depends on applicable State law. Consummation is not the same as close of escrow or settlement.
Deed of Trust
An instrument used in many states in place of a mortgage.
Deed Restrictions
Limitations in the deed to a parcel of real property that dictate certain uses that may or may not be made of the real property.
Disbursement Date
The date the amounts are to be disbursed to a buyer and seller in a purchase transaction or the date funds are to be paid to the borrower or a third party in a transaction that is not a purchase transaction.
Earnest Money Deposit
Down payment made by a purchaser of real property as evidence of good faith; a deposit or partial payment.
Easement
A right, privilege or interest limited to a specific purpose that one party has in the land of another.
Endorsement
As to a title insurance policy, a rider or attachment forming a part of the insurance policy expanding or limiting coverage.
Hazard Insurance
Real estate insurance protecting against fire, some natural causes, vandalism, etc., depending upon the policy. Buyer often adds liability insurance and extended coverage for personal property.
Impounds
A trust type of account established by lenders for the accumulation of borrower’s funds to meet periodic payments of taxes, mortgage insurance premiums and/or future insurance policy premiums, required to protect their security.
Legal Description
A description of land recognized by law, based on government surveys, spelling out the exact boundaries of the entire parcel of land. It should so thoroughly identify a parcel of land that it cannot be confused with any other.
Lien
A form of encumbrance that usually makes a specific parcel of real property the security for the payment of a debt or discharge of an obligation. For example, judgments, taxes, mortgages, deeds of trust.
Loan Estimate (LE)
Form designed to provide disclosures that will be helpful to borrowers in understanding the key features, costs and risks of the mortgage loan for which they are applying. Initial disclosure to be given to the borrower three (3) business days after application.
Mortgage
The instrument by which real property is pledged as security for repayment of a loan.
PITI
A payment that includes principal, interest, taxes, and Insurance.
Power of Attorney
A written instrument whereby a principal gives authority to an agent. The agent acting under such a grant is sometimes called an “Attorney-in-Fact.”
Recording
Filing documents affecting real property with the appropriate government agency as a matter of public record.
Settlement statement
Provides a complete breakdown of costs involved in a real estate transaction.
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Planning to sell.
A homeowner’s checklist to prepare your home.
So you’re planning to sell your home. You and your real estate broker have decided on a price, based on current market values, but your home may sell faster and bring a higher price if it shows well. Potential buyers will get the best impression if your home is clean, neat, uncluttered, in good repair, light, airy, fragrant, and quiet. This checklist will help you get your home ready to show.
Clean everything in you home.
Cleanliness signals to a buyer that the home has been well cared for and is most likely in good repair. A messy or dirty home will cause prospective buyers to notice every flaw.
Let the fresh air in.
Get rid of odors that may be unfamiliar or unpleasant. People are most often offended by odors from tobacco, pets, cooking, and musty or sour laundry. Fresh flowers and potpourri can be used to your advantage. Other smells that attract positive attention include fresh baked bread and cinnamon.
Painting your home.
There’s nothing that improves the value of a home for a lower cost than a fresh coat of paint. And it’s so often easier to paint a room than it is to scrub it. Stick with neutral colors - off-white is the safest. Be sure to avoid black, violet, and pink.
Keep the noise down.
Silence is a restful sound that offends no one. Turn off the TV and radio. Soft instrumental music is fine but avoid vocals. If necessary, close the windows to eliminate any street noise.
Unclutter your home before you show it.
Have a garage sale. Empty closets. Throw away what you can’t sell. The less “stuff” in and around a home, the roomier it will seem.
Fix anything that is broken.
This includes plumbing, electrical systems, switches, windows, TV antennas, screens, doors, and fences; if it can’t be fixed, replace it or get rid of it (no window screens are better than broken ones). A buyer will make a much lower offer if your house is in disrepair and will probably still insist that everything be fixed before taking occupancy. You’re better off if you leave potential buyers no reason to offer less than you are asking.
Send your pets away.
Send them away or secure them away from the house when prospective buyers are coming. You never know if people will be annoyed or intimidated by your pets or even allergic to them. And you never want a prospective buyer to have to avoid animal droppings.
Send the kids to Grandma’s.
Send them to Grandma’s or take them on a walk around the block. Children can be noisy and distracting to someone interested in looking at a home.
Make a great impression.
“Home
staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, it’s a must.”
- Barbara Corcoran
Staging Tips
Grab them from the Curb
Make It Sparkle
Pay Attention to Color and Light
Depersonalize
Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal
Clean, Clean, Clean
Declutter
Neutralize
Remove All Big Clunky Furniture
Consider Replacing Furnishings
Invest in New Artwork
Make Repairs
Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint
Don’t Forget the Floors Spring for New Light Fixtures
Don’t Take it Personally
Don’t Do Major Renovations
Don’t Think the House Will Sell Itself
Don’t Run Out and Purchase All
New Furniture
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask For Help
Top 5 Dos
Top 5 Don’ts
This checklist will help you get your home ready to show.
Exterior
Clean around service areas/trash cans
Haul away rubbish
Straighten woodpile
Repair leaky faucets
Clean up pet droppings
Paint or varnish doors
Polish door hardware
Make sure doorbell/knocker works
Paint or replace street numbers on house
Make sure septic tank is odor free
Clean oil stains from driveway/street
Patch/reseal driveway if necessary
Replace, repair, and/or paint any damages:
Plaster
Wood siding
Trim
Rain gutters
Shutters
Doors
Window frames
Glazing
Screens
Hardware
Fences/gates
Outdoor lighting
Landscaping
Mow/edge lawn regularly
Aerate/feed lawn
Overseed bare spots in lawn
Water lawn regularly
Remove/replace dead plants
Prune overgrown/diseased/damaged shrubs
Prune or remove shrubs/trees blocking view from windows (unless view is undesirable)
Stake up any sagging trees/shrubs
Keep flower beds free of weeds
Trim around base of trees/walls/fences
Repair or remove any broken or damaged
landscape accessories such as:
Fences
Walls gazebos
Fountains
Trellises
Planters
Other
Replace any broken stepping stones
Adjust any sprinkler system; repair any broken/leaky heads
Install fences or shrubs to hide any unsightly views
Clean/Wash
Siding
Windows
Screen
Outdoor BBQ
AC unit
Pool/Spa
Put Light Bulbs In
Porch lights
Carport Garage
Closets
Keep closets clean and free of clutter
Throw out or pack away non-essentials
Adjust/repair sliding doors
Lubricate sliding door hardware
Paint, if needed
All Rooms, Clean especially around:
Doors
Windows
Light switches
Baseboards
Chair rails
Wash lace curtains and have draperies
cleaned if necessary
Remove or pull back dark curtains
Lubricate window slides (soap for wood
silicon or a candle stump for metal)
Make sure doors open smoothly
Clean ceiling light fixtures
Check for cobwebs in all corners
Fix any scratches in wooden floors
Replace worn/broken flooring
Remove or replace worn carpet
Use area rugs where needed
Empty wastebaskets
Make the beds
Fluff the pillows
Kitchen
Keep dishes and food out of sight
Clean appliances
Clean range hood, including light bulbs
Clean behind appliances
Keep floor clean
Clean light fixture
Make sure all electrical outlets work
Eliminate cooking odors
Deodorize garbage disposal, dishwasher, and refrigerator
Repair faucets
Put fresh shelf paper in cabinets
Organize cupboards
Clean out under sink
Replace garbage disposal gasket to reduce noise
Bathroom, Keep them spotlessly clean:
Shine mirrors
Keep wastebaskets empty and clean
Clean out cabinets and remove nonessentials
Keep fresh, clean towels on towel racks
Clean shower door – if sliding door, keep track well lubricated
Remove soap residue, mildew and mold from sink/tub/shower
Remove stains from porcelain sink tub toilet
Replace torn/moldy shower curtain
Bathroom (continued)
Clean tile grout
Make sure toilet flushes properly –replace mechanism if necessary
Clean exhaust fan/heater – replace if broken or noisy
Garage/Carport/Shed
Install 100-watt light bulb
Keep area clean/uncluttered
Hang up/put away tools
Clear away any cobwebs
Remove oil/paint stains from floor
Adjust tension rod to eliminate sag from overhead garage door
Lubricate/adjust/repair garage door opener
Paint if needed
Laundry Area
Clean out area behind washer/dryer
Eliminate any mildew odors
Basement
Eliminate any signs of dampness
Check for and eliminate cracks
Heating/Air Conditioning Unit
Vacuum
Replace filter
Clean intake vent
Remove any stored items
Make sure the temperature in your home is comfortable – keep it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. If it’s cooler outside and you have a fireplace, a nice fire will make your home seem cozy and inviting.
Provide an exhaustive written list of the features of your home.
Know the distance to schools and shopping centers.
Refer any prospect that calls or comes by to your broker for pre-screening and pre-qualification as well as for your own safety.
Tell your real estate agent all about the home-good and bad. Let the professional decide how to handle negatives and features or highlight the positives.
The life of an escrow.
Chooses a Real Estate Agent
Gets pre-approval letter from Lender and provides to Real Estate Agent.
Makes offer to purchase. Upon acceptance, opens escrow and deposits earnest money.
Finalizes loan application with Lender. Receives a Loan Estimate from Lender.
Completes and returns opening package from First American Title.
Schedules inspections and evaluates findings. Reviews title commitment/preliminary report.
Provides all requested paperwork to Lender (bank statements, tax returns, etc.) All invoices and final approvals should be to the lender no later than 10 days prior to loan consummation.
Lender (or Escrow Officer) prepares CD and delivers to Buyer at least 3 days prior to loan consummation.
Escrow officer or real estate agent contacts the buyer to schedule signing appointment.
Buyer consummates loan, executes settlement documents, & deposits funds via wire transfer.
Documents are recorded and the keys are delivered!
Accepts Buyer’s offer to purchase.
Completes and returns opening package from First American Title, including information such as forwarding address, payoff lender contact information and loan numbers.
Orders any work for inspections and/or repairs to be done as required by the purchase agreement.
Escrow officer or real estate agent contacts the seller to schedule signing appointment.
Documents are recorded and all proceeds from sale are received.
Upon receipt of order and earnest money deposit, orders title examination.
Requests necessary information from buyers and sellers via opening packages.
Reviews title commitment/ preliminary report.
Upon receipt of opening packages, orders demands for payoffs. Contacts buyer or seller when additional information is required for the title commitment/ preliminary report.
All demands, invoices, and fees must be collected and sent to lender at least 10 days prior to loan consummation.
Coordinates with lender on the preparation of the CD.
Reviews all documents, demands, and instructions and prepares settlement statements and any other required documents.
Schedules signing appointment and informs buyer of funds due at settlement.
Once loan is consummated, sends funding package to lender for review.
Prepares recording instructions and submits docs for recording.
Documents are recorded and funds are disbursed. Issues final settlement statement.
Accepts Buyer’s application and begins the qualification process. Provides Buyer with Loan Estimate.
Orders and reviews title commitment / preliminary report, property appraisal, credit report, employment and funds verification.
Collects information such as title commitment / preliminary report, appraisal, credit report, employment and funds verification. Reviews and requests additional information for final loan approval.
Underwriting reviews loan package for approval.
Coordinates with Escrow Officer on the preparation of the Closing Disclosure, which is delivered to Buyer at least 3 days prior to loan consummation.
Delivers loan documents to escrow.
Upon review of signed loan documents, authorizes loan funding.
The Buyer
The Escrow Officer
Chooses a Real Estate Agent
The Seller
The Lender
The Closing Process
We know the home buying process can be confusing. Let’s walk through a brief explanation of what happens after you sign the contract.
The signed contract and earnest money are delivered to the settlement agent (note: the title company often acts as the settlement agent). Now the title order begins and information such as taxes, loan payoffs, lien search, and other information is collected.
The title search will determine the legal owner of the property and any outstanding liens and/or assessments. This search is critical to making sure the property will transfer legally to the buyer.
Over the next few weeks the following will occur: inspections, repairs (if necessary), payoffs obtained from current lenders, HOA’s, lienholders, ect, and loan document preparation. It is important the buyers and sellers are responsive to requests for paperwork and information.
Once the invoices, payoffs, statements, and loan documents are received, the settlement statement is prepared. This document includes the closing calculations and is used to inform the buyer and seller of their bottom line figures.
The closing paperwork must then be signed by the buyer and the seller. This will include documents such as the deed, settlement statement, loan documents (if applicable), and others.
All payees, including the seller, payoff lenders, real estate professionals, and others are paid according to the settlement statement.
The final documents, including the deed and loan instrument, are sent to the county recorder’s office for recordation. After recording, the deed will be sent to the buyer. The title insurance policy is sent to the buyer and the lender.
Understanding title insurance.
The title industry and title insurance in brief.
Prior to the development of the title industry in the late 1800s, a home-buyer received a grantor’s warranty, attorney’s title opinion, or abstractor’s certificate as assurance of home ownership. The buyer relied on the financial integrity of the grantor, attorney, or abstractor for protection. Today, homebuyers look primarily to title insurance to provide this protection. Title insurance companies are regulated by state statute. They are required to post financial guarantees to ensure that any claims will be paid in a timely fashion. They also must maintain their own “title plants” which house duplicates of recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and other pertinent county property records.
What is title insurance?
Title insurance provides coverage for certain losses due to defects in the title that, for the most part, occurred prior to your ownership. Title insurance protects against defects such as prior fraud or forgery that might go undetected until after closing and possibly jeopardize your ownership and investment.
Why is title insurance needed?
Title insurance insures buyers against the risk that they did not acquire marketable title from the seller. It is primarily designed to reduce risk or loss caused by defects in title from the past. A loan policy of title insurance protects the interest of the mortgage lender, while an owner’s policy protects the equity of you, the buyer, for as long as you or your heirs (in certain policies) own the real property.
When is the premium due?
You pay for your owner’s title insurance policy only once, at the close of escrow. Who pays for the owner’s policy and loan policy varies depending on local customs.
How title insurance differs.
Unlike other forms of insurance, title insurance emphasizes loss prevention for the insured. Title professionals perform labor-intensive work to find and address title issues that could threaten your homeownership. This upfront analysis gives you, as a policy holder, the peace of mind that your title risk has been effectively reduced. In contrast, insurance based on loss assumption (such as auto or property and casualty insurance) requires little upfront work because claims cannot be predicted or prevented, and premium funds are needed only in the event of an accident or other covered issue. These types of insurance also require annual coverage payments, unlike title insurance which is paid for only once upon the purchase of your home or establishment of a new mortgage.
The importance of title protection.
There are many title issues that could cause you to lose your real property or your mortgage investment. Even the most careful search of public records may not disclose the most dangerous threat: hidden risks. These issues may not be uncovered until years later. Without title insurance from a reputable and financially solvent company, the ownership of your home could be jeopardized.
Here are some examples of title issues that may occur:
Deeds by persons supposedly single, but secretly married.
Deeds in lieu of foreclosure given under duress
Marital rights of spouse purportedly, but not legally, divorced.
Impersonation of the true owner of the land.
Deeds by minors.
Deeds by persons of unsound mind.
Deeds to or from defunct corporations.
Defective acknowledgments by notaries.
Duress in execution of instruments.
Erroneous reports furnished by tax officials.
Forged deeds, releases, etc.
Mistakes in recording legal documents.
Surviving children omitted from will.
Administration of estate of persons absent but not deceased.
Birth or adoption of children after date of will.
Claims of creditors against real property sold by heirs or devisees.
Deed of community property recited to be separate property.
Deeds by foreign parties.
Seller’s Checklist
Prior to Closing:
Provide title company with current loan information so a payoff statement can be ordered from your lender. You will need to provide your Social Security Number and you may be required to sign a form authorizing your lender to provide the payoff to First American Title.
Complete a Confidential Information Statement if you have a common surname. Provide documentation of any change in marital status (divorce, marriage, death) during current ownership. If the property is inherited we will need a copy of the probated will.
Have your Power of Attorney approved prior to closing in the event you will not be present to sign documents.
Required at Closing:
Driver’s License Social Security Number
Bring extra house keys, garage door openers, warranties or operational manuals for appliances (heating, AC, stove, etc.) or let your real estate professional know where in the house they are located.
Avoiding Closing Delays:
Lenders and title insurers may require single owners who have married to have their spouse sign paperwork or a deed at closing. Discuss this with your escrow officer early in the transaction. The Confidential Information Statement should be completed and returned promptly. It will help clarify the identity of the actual person or persons named on judgments in the title search.
After Closing:
Cancel your homeowner’s insurance if you are moving from the property at closing. If you are remaining at the property after closing, you should notify your agent of this change.
Make sure your lender has your forwarding address. The lender will refund monies left in your escrow/impound account and send final paperwork regarding the paid loan.
Keep your final settlement statement with tax documents. You will need it when filing taxes.
Moving Address Change Checklist
Here’s a list of people, businesses and organizations who will need to know you’ve moved to a new location.
The Essentials:
Request a “Change of Address” form at a USPS post office
Friends and family
Financial Institutions:
Banks and credit unions
Credit card companies (including department store cards)
Lenders (mortgage, home equity, auto, student loan)
Insurance companies (health, renters, auto, home, medical, dental, disability, life)
Retirement (pension plans, 401K, retirement accounts, Social Security, Veterans Affairs)
Investments (investment agencies and brokers)
Utilities:
Phone services (cellular, land line)
Electric
Heating Oils (gas, oil, propane or other fuels)
Water (water delivery, water treatment)
Sewer
Waste Disposal
Internet (land line, wi-fi and satellite)
Television (cable or satellite TV)
Government Offices:
Department of Motor Vehicles
IRS
Passport Office
Veteran Affairs
Unemployment Office (if you are currently receiving unemployment benefits)
Jobs:
Notify the Human Resources department
Update your personal marketing materials (business cards, websites, resumes)
Employment agencies (temp agencies and recruiters)
Professional Memberships (licensing and certification boards)
Past employers (for W-2)
Health:
Physicians (doctors, dentists, optometrists, etc.)
Pharmacies
Health insurers (HMOs, DMOs, agencies and brokers)
Service Providers:
Cable company
Phone company
Housecleaning services
Delivery services
Accountants
Childcare (day-care center, baby sitters)
Lawn care service
Veterinarian (including pet groomer, pet sitters, and microchip service)
Pool services
Lawyers
Automobile:
Auto insurers (insurance agencies and brokers)
Auto lenders (car dealership, bank or loan place)
Department of Motor Vehicles (changing your vehicle registration)
Membership clubs (AAA or similar)
Parking permits
Warranty (if a car warranty is still in place)
Toll pass (Fast Lane, EZ Pass)
Memberships:
House of worship (churches, synagogues, mosques)
Health clubs
Community groups (PTA, neighborhood associations, civic clubs)
Children’s extracurricular activities (dance classes, music lessons, sport clubs)
Social clubs, community centers
Subscriptions:
Newspapers
Magazines (The USPS will only forward magazine subscriptions for two months)
Movie subscriptions (streaming services or other)
Book and music clubs
Mail order houses
Other:
Air miles reward program
Register to vote!
Update personal websites
Children’s schools