11685 Howells Rd is a 5,998 square foot house on a 8.27 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 30, 2012 for $525,000. Based on Redfin's Colorado Springs data, we estimate the home's value is $1,294,955.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8.27 acresLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,294,955
$770K since sold in October 2012$29K since July
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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RR-5
AF-O
Residential Rural District
The RR-5 zoning district is a 5 acre district intended to accommodate low-density, rural, single-family residential development.
Zone overlays
United States Air Force Academy Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Kennel
Housing-Mobile home park
Nov 20, 2023 • Final
434
Gas
Generator
Feb 27, 2014 • Final
434
Perform an interior remodel.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Sub-Flooring
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,998
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 5,998
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,570
Building Sq. Ft: 6,979
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: TRACT IN S2SW4 SEC 14-12-66 AS FOLS, COM AT A PT ON W LN THAT IS 770.0 FT S OF NW COR OF SD S2SW4, TH S 89<59' E 30.0 FT FOR POB, N PARA WITH W LN OF SD SEC 216.22 FT TO A PT OF CUR, NELY ON A CUR TO R, A C/A OF 66<28'14'' HAVING A RAD OF 490.0 FT AN ARC DIST OF 568.46 FT, CHARD OF SD CUR BEARS N 56<46'53'' E, S 89<59' E 376.66 FT, S 410.60 FT, N 89<59' W 246.0 FT, S 100.0 FT, TH N 89<59' W 580.0 FT TO POB -LOT 1- SUBJ TO R/W EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT 1 AS DED IN BK 3039-105
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 981
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 360,241
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: ACADEMY SCHOOL NO 20
Acres: 8.27
Zoning Code: RR-5
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,998
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1980
County: El Paso County
APN: 6214001022
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Encompass Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Challenger Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Pine Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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