HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Nestled on over 5 private acres of Ponderosa Pines, this 1965 Bi-level home offers a blend of character, space, and rare opportunity to reimagine a property with your repairs and updating in a sought-after Black Forest location. Entering the home maintains its 1960’s flair featuring a beautiful stone wall wood burning fireplace in the spacious living room connecting to dining room and open kitchen. Down the hall, a traditional layout includes the 2 bedrooms, full bath and plus a primary bedroom and its own three-quarter bath. The walk-out lower level expands the living space with a family room featuring a second stone wood burning fireplace. Laundry is in large utility area with additional roughed in plumbing for a sink, Bedroom (with no closet), three-quarter bathroom and garage access. Step outside to enjoy Colorado living at its best— the property provides privacy, natural beauty, and frequent visits by the local wildlife. Conveniently located near trails, parks, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment, this property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. The elderly owner could no longer keep up maintaining the property that has been in the family for generations. Most of windows are newer Pella Windows. Lower Level was in the process of being remodeled and was not all finished i.e. ceiling, flooring, drywall, etc. The Well has been inspected, well pump was replaced and documentation to be provided. Roof has hail damage and need to be replaced, claim is not an option. Septic has been inspected and needs repairs, possible replacement. The home is being sold in As-Is condition and now priced accordingly. This is a great opportunity to own in this area of Black Forest so don't miss out! Information is not guaranteed and it is the Buyers responsibility to verify.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
5.4 acresLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Zoe Sawyer• Colorado Home and Ranch
Contact: zoe@sawyerco.com,720-988-9052
Bought with Dan Andrews• RE/MAX Real Estate Group Inc
Nestled on over 5 private acres of Ponderosa Pines, this 1965 Bi-level home offers a blend of character, space, and rare opportunity to reimagine a property with your repairs and updating in a sought-after Black Forest location. Entering the home maintains its 1960’s flair featuring a beautiful stone wall wood burning fireplace in the spacious living room connecting to dining room and open kitchen. Down the hall, a traditional layout includes the 2 bedrooms, full bath and plus a primary bedroom and its own three-quarter bath. The walk-out lower level expands the living space with a family room featuring a second stone wood burning fireplace. Laundry is in large utility area with additional roughed in plumbing for a sink, Bedroom (with no closet), three-quarter bathroom and garage access. Step outside to enjoy Colorado living at its best— the property provides privacy, natural beauty, and frequent visits by the local wildlife. Conveniently located near trails, parks, the U. S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment, this property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. The elderly owner could no longer keep up maintaining the property that has been in the family for generations. He wanted everyone to know this home is a “Prize”. Most of windows are newer Pella Windows. Lower Level was in the process of being remodeled and was not all finished i. e. ceiling, flooring, drywall, etc. The Well has been inspected, well pump was replaced and documentation to be provided. Roof has hail damage and needs to be replaced, claim is not an option. Septic has been inspected and needs repairs, possible replacement. The home is being sold in As-Is condition. This is a great opportunity to own in this area of Black Forest so don't miss out! Information is not guaranteed and it is the Buyers responsibility to verify.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #4623731
Nov 20, 2025
Sold
$525,000
$205/sq ft
Nov 20, 2025
Sold
$525,000
$205/sq ft
Oct 29, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2025
Price Changed
$575,000
$224/sq ft
Oct 17, 2025
Price Changed
$575,000
$224/sq ft
Sep 19, 2025
Listed
$675,000
$263/sq ft
Sep 19, 2025
Listed
$675,000
$263/sq ft
+45
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Nestled on over 5 private acres of Ponderosa Pines, this 1965 Bi-level home offers a blend of character, space, and rare opportunity to reimagine a property with your repairs and updating in a sought-after Black Forest location. Entering the home maintains its 1960's flair featuring a beautiful stone wall wood burning fireplace in the spacious living room connecting to dining room and open kitchen. Down the hall, a traditional layout includes the 2 bedrooms, full bath and plus a primary bedroom and its own three-quarter bath. The walk-out lower level expands the living space with a family room featuring a second stone wood burning fireplace. Laundry is in large utility area with additional roughed in plumbing for a sink, Bedroom (with no closet), three-quarter bathroom and garage access. Step outside to enjoy Colorado living at its best- the property provides privacy, natural beauty, and frequent visits by the local wildlife. Conveniently located near trails, parks, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment, this property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. The elderly owner could no longer keep up maintaining the property that has been in the family for generations. Most of windows are newer Pella Windows. Lower Level was in the process of being remodeled and was not all finished i.e. ceiling, flooring, drywall, etc. The Well has been inspected, well pump was replaced and documentation to be provided. Roof has hail damage and need to be replaced, claim is not an option. Septic has been inspected and needs repairs, possible replacement. The home is being sold in As-Is condition and now priced accordingly. This is a great opportunity to own in this area of Black Forest so don't miss out! Information is not guaranteed and it is the Buyers responsibility to verify.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1965
Sold
$29,500
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,599 (−5.7%)
$18,860 + $26,510
$45,370
2024
$2,755 (+2.2%)
$18,860 + $26,510
$45,370
2023
$2,695 (+77.5%)
$17,930 + $31,180
$49,110
2022
$1,518 (−8.7%)
$15,100 + $11,750
$26,850
2021
$1,663 (+12.5%)
$15,100 + $11,750
$26,850
2020
$1,478 (+4.0%)
$15,540 + $12,090
$27,630
2019
$1,421 (+41.9%)
$14,200 + $9,960
$24,160
2018
$1,001 (+0.3%)
$14,200 + $9,960
$24,160
2017
$998 (+15.3%)
$11,970 + $7,390
$19,360
2016
$866 (+0.1%)
$11,970 + $7,390
$19,360
2015
$865 (−0.1%)
$13,240 + $5,250
$18,490
2014
$866 (−43.1%)
$13,240 + $5,250
$18,490
2013
$1,521
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2012
$1,520
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2011
$1,519 (+2.5%)
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2010
$1,482 (+0.3%)
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2009
$1,478
$14,430 + $4,630
$19,060
Tax history for 4685 Vale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,599 (−5.7%)
$18,860 + $26,510
$45,370
2024
$2,755 (+2.2%)
$18,860 + $26,510
$45,370
2023
$2,695 (+77.5%)
$17,930 + $31,180
$49,110
2022
$1,518 (−8.7%)
$15,100 + $11,750
$26,850
2021
$1,663 (+12.5%)
$15,100 + $11,750
$26,850
2020
$1,478 (+4.0%)
$15,540 + $12,090
$27,630
2019
$1,421 (+41.9%)
$14,200 + $9,960
$24,160
2018
$1,001 (+0.3%)
$14,200 + $9,960
$24,160
2017
$998 (+15.3%)
$11,970 + $7,390
$19,360
2016
$866 (+0.1%)
$11,970 + $7,390
$19,360
2015
$865 (−0.1%)
$13,240 + $5,250
$18,490
2014
$866 (−43.1%)
$13,240 + $5,250
$18,490
2013
$1,521
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2012
$1,520
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2011
$1,519 (+2.5%)
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2010
$1,482 (+0.3%)
$14,430 + $4,050
$18,480
2009
$1,478
$14,430 + $4,630
$19,060
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,327
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
El Paso County
APN
6223002002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
RR-5
Residential Rural District
The RR-5 zoning district is a 5 acre district intended to accommodate low-density, rural, single-family residential development.
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 27, 2012 • Final
434
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Aug 10, 2007 • Final
434
Upgrade the electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Total: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Living Room
Length: 22
Width: 15.2
Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Length: 9.9
Width: 12.7
Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Length: 14.2
Width: 12.7
Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Length: 14
Width: 12.3
Level: Upper
Features: Primary Suite
Room 5 Information
Level: Upper
Features: Primary Suite
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Length: 9.11
Width: 11.1
Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Length: 10.3
Width: 11.1
Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Family Room
Length: 19.4
Width: 11.1
Level: Lower
Room 10 Information
Laundry
Description: Large Utility/Storage area unfinished
Length: 12.2
Width: 11.8
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Bedroom
Description: Does not have closet in room
Length: 19.11
Width: 13.3
Level: Lower
Room 12 Information
Level: Lower
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Washer
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,564
Building Area Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Unattached
Living Area: 2,313
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,447
Levels: Bi-Level
Additional Living Structure YN: 0
Ownership: Individual
Land Information
HorseYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 235,224
Lot Size Acres: 5.4
Water Source: Well
Zoning: RR-5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,755
Tax Year: 2024
Parcel Number: 62230-02-002
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Edith Wolford
Elementary School District: Academy 20
Middle Or Junior School: Challenger
Middle Or Junior School District: Academy 20
High School: Pine Creek
High School District: Academy 20
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,327
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: El Paso County
APN: 6223002002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Edith Wolford Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
Challenger Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Pine Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 85° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Colorado Springs, CO • 80908
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 6.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.9 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$711,000 – $861,000
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