Briargate

One of the largest and fastest-growing residential areas in Colorado Springs, Briargate is known for its well-designed neighborhoods and modern homes. It also offers an ideal location near excellent schools, great shopping and I-25. This informative guide provides details about this popular community, along with a regularly updated list of Briargate real estate available now.

What Makes Briargate Unique?

Popular among young families, Briargate is an up-and-coming community with plenty to offer. Just east of the stunning Pikes Peak Mountain range, the area delights residents with fantastic views of the Rocky Mountains. It also offers excellent shopping, a seasonal farmers market and several green open spaces, including the expansive, ranch-themed John Venezia Community Park.

The area also plays host to numerous low-key, global eateries and a wide range of amenities, from the popular Briargate YMCA to large shopping destinations including Chapel Hills Mall. Located off I-25, the community offers residents seamless access to the Promenade Shops at Briargate, featuring scenic, open-air storefront shopping at premier national specialty retailers. 

Briargate is about a 20-minute drive to downtown Colorado Springs and a 40-minute drive from the Denver Tech Center. It’s also only minutes from The United States Air Force Academy, which welcomes visitors with the architecturally stunning Cadet Chapel and NCAA football at Falcon Stadium amid the scenic foot of the Pikes Peak range. 

Living in Briargate

Briargate is a master-planned community located in the northern part of Colorado Springs. The area is one of the most popular places in the region for a variety of reasons.

Most of the available homes in this area were built from the 1980s to the early 2000s. Pine Creek, Wolf Ranch and Cordera are newer developments in the area. Some already have new homes for sale, and there are a number of custom home lots still available in the area. Pine Creek was the very first community in Colorado Springs to require home builders to build and design new homes according to strict design guidelines and distinct architectural styles, including Craftsman, Prairie, Spanish Eclectic and European Cottage. 

Developed in 2006, Cordera epitomizes the Colorado Springs lifestyle with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the Black Forest. The area showcases spectacular homes from some of the state’s finest homebuilders. Cordera also features four themed neighborhood parks, a 4.5-mile scenic trail system and an amenity-rich community center with a pool and splash area.

People love living in Briargate because it’s very convenient. There is also a strong sense of community in the area, and most homes fall within the popular D20 Academy School District. Briargate students enjoy high school curriculums geared toward preparing young minds for higher education at state colleges and major out-of-state universities. When parents move to Briargate, they enjoy the confidence that their children are receiving a top-notch education at modern facilities.

In addition to Pine Creek, Wolf Ranch and Cordera, the newest community in Briargate is North Fork at Briargate, which offers gorgeous homes with starting prices in the upper $200,000s, along with a limited number of very attractive acre-plus sized lots.

In addition to its impressive residential communities, Briargate offers a business campus and commercial areas. It’s also home to diverse activities centering on recreation, dining, shopping, worship and learning, including distinctive restaurants, familiar chains and the highly regarded Pine Creek Golf Course.

Homes in Briargate are highly coveted and tend to stay on the market for only a few days when they are reasonably priced. With neighborhoods like Pine Creek and Cordera building new homes, the Briargate area continues to expand, providing a great living experience for all its residents.

If you’re thinking of buying a new home in or around Briargate, or you need help selling an existing property, contact The Pikes Peak Properties Team. For more than ten years, we’ve specialized in residential real estate in communities throughout Colorado Springs and all of El Paso County. Our friendly team can help you find a home that fits within your budget and meets your family’s unique needs.

Browse our current listings below of Briargate homes for sale or contact our skilled team directly at 719-822-1444. Our experienced real estate professionals are ready to help you find the home of your dreams and provide information about the local market and details about living in Briargate.

Helpful links to Briargate area HOAs:

Briarhill Place HOA
The Carriages at Charleston Place HOA
Charter Greens HOA
Cordera HOA
Lexington Park HOA
Pine Creek HOA
Windjammer HOA
Wolf Ranch HOA
Woodmen Pointe HOA