6868 Shimmering Leaf Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
About this home
Freshly painted throughout main- walls, ceilings, and doors!! Welcome home to this move-in ready 5/3/2 Rancher in desirable Forest Meadows! Open the door to soaring ceilings and expansive Great Room with nook, tastefully designed for two or three unique living spaces. The kitchen is adjacent with plenty of cabinet space, built-in spice rack, stainless steel sink, newer appliances and a convenient breakfast bar. Walk down the hall to the spacious Master Suite which offers a ceiling fan, separate vanities, a tub/shower combo and large walk-in closet. Two sizable bedrooms (one used as an office), a full bathroom and laundry area complete the main. Step outside to the beautifully landscaped back yard with privacy fence and extended stamped concrete patio ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Head down to the basement to a large, open recreational room with cozy gas fireplace and bar with mini fridge and cabinets. The perfect escape for game nights, band practice or entertaining guests. There are two additional large bedrooms, one with classy French doors which may serve as an office or bonus room, and a full bathroom convenient for family or guests. Need extra storage? You will love the huge storage room for all your organizational needs. Close to everything: Powers and Woodmen, shopping, entertainment, hospitals, parks and more! Come see this beautiful home today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
5,250 sq ftLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pamela Macklin• Realty One Group View
Bought with Rodd Phillips• The Nesbitt Commercial Group
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,687
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
El Paso County
APN
5305211013
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
Aug 7, 2025 • Final
434
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Apr 21, 2025 • Final
434
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Near Fire Station, Near Hospital, Near Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping Center
Acres Total: 0.1205
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family
Building Information
Full Basement
Construction Status: Existing Home
Builder Name: Aspen View Homes
Basement Percent Finished: 90
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Amount: $2,266
Tax Year: 2023
Financing Information
Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Municipal
Cable
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Yes
Association Fee: 60.00
Quarterly
Trash Removal
School Information
School District: 49-Falcon
Vista Ridge
Community Information
Parks or Open Space, Playground Area
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,687
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: El Paso County
APN: 5305211013
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Auto Sprinkler System, High Speed Internet Available, HOA Required, Security System, Smart Home Security System, Smart Home Thermostat, Window Coverings
Listing Information
Property Attached YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Inspiration View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Skyview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Vista Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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