Private lot in upper Crystal Park only 1/2 mile from the lake, clubhouse, tennis, pickleball & pool. Big views of the city and foothills in front of the lot with 360 degree views of surrounding foothills. Property has pines, aspen & dramatic rock formations. Crystal Park is Situated on 2,000 acres w/ only 360 home sites - Surrounded by National Forest & open space - In the upper park there is a stocked fishing lake, club house, pool, tennis court, two pickleball courts, basketball court & play ground along w/ 2 heliports & full time employees for snow removal & road maintenance. Crystal Park has it's own volunteer Fire Department and Manitou Fire Department is on code share. There are year round activities for those who want to participate or you can just "hide out" in your new home & enjoy the beautiful scenery, giant rock outcroppings, the nearby rushing creek or the beautiful waterfall - Hiking is abundant and the history of the Park is fascinating
Crystal Park, located between Manitou Springs and the slopes of Pikes Peak, is a gated and mountainside Manitou Springs neighborhood with winding private roads and panoramic Front Range views. The character concentrates at the Crystal Park gatehouse on Crystal Park Road, where switchbacks, stonework, and forested quiet set the tone. Architecture leans to rustic cabins and custom mountain homes tucked among granite outcrops and ponderosa pines. Daily rhythms track trailheads and overlooks rather than storefront blocks. Manitou Springs’ cultural staples—Manitou Cliff Dwellings, the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, and the Iron Springs Chateau—sit just downhill for a dose of history and theater.
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Borders National Forest
Borders public land
Private road frontage
Private maintained road
Pine and wooded vegetation
Seasonal pond (community amenity)
Trails (community amenity)
Home design
Unimproved land
Property zoned PUD
Individual ownership
Parking
Private road access
Security
Gated community
Community security services
Construction
Unimproved — no structures
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Trash service included in HOA
Recycling included in HOA
Road maintenance and snow removal included in HOA
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HOA & community
Crystal Park HOA (self-managed)
Monthly association fee of $245
Annual association fees total $2,940
Clubhouse, pool, playground, tennis courts
Security and gated access
Trails and seasonal pond
HOA phone: 719-685-9729
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Private lot in upper Crystal Park only 1/2 mile from the lake, clubhouse, tennis, pickleball & pool. Big views of the city and foothills in front of the lot with 360 degree views of surrounding foothills. Property has pines, aspen & dramatic rock formations. Crystal Park is Situated on 2,000 acres w/ only 360 home sites - Surrounded by National Forest & open space - In the upper park there is a stocked fishing lake, club house, pool, tennis court, two pickleball courts, basketball court & play ground along w/ 2 heliports & full time employees for snow removal & road maintenance. Crystal Park has it's own volunteer Fire Department and Manitou Fire Department is on code share. There are year round activities for those who want to participate or you can just "hide out" in your new home & enjoy the beautiful scenery, giant rock outcroppings, the nearby rushing creek or the beautiful waterfall - Hiking is abundant and the history of the Park is fascinating
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #7400623
Mar 18, 2026
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$74,999
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Private lot in upper Crystal Park only 1/2 mile from the lake, clubhouse, tennis, pickleball & pool. Big views of the city and foothills in front of the lot with 360 degree views of surrounding foothills. Property has pines, aspen & dramatic rock formations. Crystal Park is Situated on 2,000 acres w/ only 360 home sites - Surrounded by National Forest & open space - In the upper park there is a stocked fishing lake, club house, pool, tennis court, two pickleball courts, basketball court & play ground along w/ 2 heliports & full time employees for snow removal & road maintenance. Crystal Park has it's own volunteer Fire Department and Manitou Fire Department is on code share. There are year round activities for those who want to participate or you can just "hide out" in your new home & enjoy the beautiful scenery, giant rock outcroppings, the nearby rushing creek or the beautiful waterfall - Hiking is abundant and the history of the Park is fascinating
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #8743553
Dec 31, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2024
Listed
$84,999
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #2531548
Jun 22, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2022
Listed
$84,999
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El Paso County
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Last updated by owner on May 27, 2023.
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Redfin Estimate for 285 Forest Rd
$67,711
$7,288 under list price of $75K
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