6853 Red Cardinal Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
About this home
Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in the desirable Forest Meadows neighborhood of Colorado Springs. The open concept main level offers a bright and inviting layout for everyday living and entertaining, with a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, a walk in pantry and a breakfast bar perfect for family meals, hosting friends or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, the primary suite provides a private retreat with a custom barn door, walk in closet and a full bath with soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath offer comfort and flexibility. The walk out lower level includes a large family room, powder bath and a spacious laundry room. The garden level basement with new LVP flooring and an upgraded three quarter bath offers versatile flex space for a fourth bedroom, game room, workout area or office. Step outside to the fully fenced backyard designed for relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy a covered pergola, built in grill, bar area, bench seating, swing and shed, creating the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends. Views of Pikes Peak can be enjoyed from various spots throughout the home. Recent updates include an impact resistant roof in March 2024, painted exterior trim and a new gate in April 2024 and a new hot water heater and basement LVP in Dec 2025. The oversized three car tandem garage features walk out access to the backyard and ample space for your vehicles, toys and adventure gear. Conveniently located near Briargate, military bases, shopping, dining, parks, schools, hospitals and emergency services, this home combines thoughtful updates, flexible living space and a backyard made for enjoying life. It is just 20 minutes to Peterson SFB and the USAFA, 30 minutes to Schriever SFB and Fort Carson and less than 10 minutes to emergency services. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful home your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
7,167 sq ftLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Swearingen• LPT Realty
Contact: Laura@LauraSwearingen.me,913-526-5435
Bought with Barry Cavanaugh• ERA Shields Real Estate
Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in the desirable Forest Meadows neighborhood of Colorado Springs. The open concept main level offers a bright and inviting layout for everyday living and entertaining, with a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, a walk in pantry and a breakfast bar perfect for family meals, hosting friends or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, the primary suite provides a private retreat with a custom barn door, walk in closet and a full bath with soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath offer comfort and flexibility. The walk out lower level includes a large family room, powder bath and a spacious laundry room. The garden level basement with new LVP flooring and an upgraded three quarter bath offers versatile flex space for a fourth bedroom, game room, workout area or office. Step outside to the fully fenced backyard designed for relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy a covered pergola, built in grill, bar area, bench seating, swing and shed, creating the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends. Views of Pikes Peak can be enjoyed from various spots throughout the home. Recent updates include an impact resistant roof in March 2024, painted exterior trim and a new gate in April 2024 and a new hot water heater and basement LVP in Dec 2025. The oversized three car tandem garage features walk out access to the backyard and ample space for your vehicles, toys and adventure gear. Conveniently located near Briargate, military bases, shopping, dining, parks, schools, hospitals and emergency services, this home combines thoughtful updates, flexible living space and a backyard made for enjoying life. It is just 20 minutes to Peterson SFB and the USAFA, 30 minutes to Schriever SFB and Fort Carson and less than 10 minutes to emergency services. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful home your own!
elevateMLS #8620977
Mar 13, 2026
Sold
$491,900
$215/sq ft
Feb 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 13, 2026
Listed
$491,900
$215/sq ft
+45
Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in the desirable Forest Meadows neighborhood of Colorado Springs. The open concept main level offers a bright and inviting layout for everyday living and entertaining, with a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, a walk in pantry and a breakfast bar perfect for family meals, hosting friends or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, the primary suite provides a private retreat with a custom barn door, walk in closet and a full bath with soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath offer comfort and flexibility. The walk out lower level includes a large family room, powder bath and a spacious laundry room. The garden level basement with new LVP flooring and an upgraded three quarter bath offers versatile flex space for a fourth bedroom, game room, workout area or office. Step outside to the fully fenced backyard designed for relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy a covered pergola, built in grill, bar area, bench seating, swing and shed, creating the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends. Views of Pikes Peak can be enjoyed from various spots throughout the home. Recent updates include an impact resistant roof in March 2024, painted exterior trim and a new gate in April 2024 and a new hot water heater and basement LVP in Dec 2025. The oversized three car tandem garage features walk out access to the backyard and ample space for your vehicles, toys and adventure gear. Conveniently located near Briargate, military bases, shopping, dining, parks, schools, hospitals and emergency services, this home combines thoughtful updates, flexible living space and a backyard made for enjoying life. It is just 20 minutes to Peterson SFB and the USAFA, 30 minutes to Schriever SFB and Fort Carson and less than 10 minutes to emergency services. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful home your own!
elevateMLS #1422130
Mar 25, 2024
Sold
$499,900
$218/sq ft
Feb 25, 2024
Contingent
—
Feb 22, 2024
Listed
$499,900
$218/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #5647931
Mar 25, 2024
Sold
$499,900
$218/sq ft
Mar 25, 2024
Sold
$499,900
$218/sq ft
Feb 26, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 22, 2024
Listed
$499,900
$218/sq ft
Feb 22, 2024
Listed
$499,900
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 17, 2016
Sold
$261,000
$114/sq ft
elevateMLS #1
Apr 26, 2016
Price Changed
$260,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 2013
Sold
$225,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,031 (+11.9%)
$8,570 + $25,750
$34,320
2024
$2,708 (−11.0%)
$8,570 + $25,750
$34,320
2023
$3,044 (+22.4%)
$6,030 + $26,750
$32,780
2022
$2,487 (−6.5%)
$5,590 + $16,660
$22,250
2021
$2,658 (−2.8%)
$5,590 + $16,660
$22,250
2020
$2,734 (−2.2%)
$5,760 + $17,140
$22,900
2019
$2,795 (+30.9%)
$5,010 + $16,840
$21,850
2018
$2,135 (−0.3%)
$5,010 + $16,840
$21,850
2017
$2,142 (+2.6%)
$4,320 + $12,600
$16,920
2016
$2,088 (−1.7%)
$4,320 + $12,600
$16,920
2015
$2,124 (+0.9%)
$4,140 + $12,910
$17,050
2014
$2,106 (+50.9%)
$4,140 + $12,910
$17,050
2013
$1,396
$4,140 + $12,580
$16,720
Tax history for 6853 Red Cardinal Loop
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,031 (+11.9%)
$8,570 + $25,750
$34,320
2024
$2,708 (−11.0%)
$8,570 + $25,750
$34,320
2023
$3,044 (+22.4%)
$6,030 + $26,750
$32,780
2022
$2,487 (−6.5%)
$5,590 + $16,660
$22,250
2021
$2,658 (−2.8%)
$5,590 + $16,660
$22,250
2020
$2,734 (−2.2%)
$5,760 + $17,140
$22,900
2019
$2,795 (+30.9%)
$5,010 + $16,840
$21,850
2018
$2,135 (−0.3%)
$5,010 + $16,840
$21,850
2017
$2,142 (+2.6%)
$4,320 + $12,600
$16,920
2016
$2,088 (−1.7%)
$4,320 + $12,600
$16,920
2015
$2,124 (+0.9%)
$4,140 + $12,910
$17,050
2014
$2,106 (+50.9%)
$4,140 + $12,910
$17,050
2013
$1,396
$4,140 + $12,580
$16,720
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,167 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,292
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
El Paso County
APN
5305403018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
PDZ
AP-O
Planned Development Zone District
The purpose of the Planned Development Zone District (PDZ) is to encourage high quality developments that could not otherwise be achieved through the application of the City???s standard zone districts. The PDZ District is intended to: Provide a means of developing large, undeveloped tracts of land or other unique sites with a unified approach; Facilitate creative, high-quality developments that offer an integrated mix of nonresidential uses and housing options, in conjunction with other community amenities or other benefits to the City or its citizens; Encourage flexibility in design to create a better living environment, to preserve the unique features of the site, and to provide public services in a more economic manner; and Provide a clear and reasonable plan for the phased development and completion of proposed development, consistent with the Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay District
Oct 23, 2025 • Final
434
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Aug 21, 2024 • Final
434
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
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