Area Guide · Colorado Springs

Old
Colorado City

The historic west-side arts district

Old Colorado City is the historic heart of the west side, a walkable district of 19th-century storefronts along Colorado Avenue filled with shops, galleries and restaurants. Surrounding blocks mix bungalows, cottages and character homes with a lively, creative atmosphere.

Colorado Springs · VA · FHA · USDA · Conventional · CHFA · NMLS #333811
Pikes Peak and the Colorado Front Range at dusk
Who this area suits

Is Old Colorado City Right for You?

Buyers who want charm, walkability and a central west-side location with history on every block.

Johnny treats the neighborhood as part of the mortgage decision: commute, resale demand and, most importantly, whether the house could work as a rental a few years from now. If a property has ladder potential in Old Colorado City, he will tell you. If it does not, he will say that too.

Can I buy in Old Colorado City with VA, FHA or CHFA?

Yes. Loan programs follow the state, not the neighborhood: VA zero-down, FHA 3.5 percent, USDA in eligible areas, Conventional from 3 percent and CHFA down payment assistance up to $25,000 are all on the table in Old Colorado City, subject to credit, income and program qualification.

Is Old Colorado City a good first-home or investment fit?

Most of Johnny's Colorado Springs clients buy with the ladder in mind: could this be the rental that funds the next rung? He will weigh the neighborhood's typical price range, commute and rental demand against your goals, and give you a straight yes, no, or "in this part of town."

Johnny's take

“Old Colorado City is part of the Colorado Springs I serve every week. When you are ready, bring your commute and your goals and I will show you exactly how the financing works here, from your first pre-approval to your third property.”

Johnny Macias · NMLS #333811

Start with Old Colorado City

Ready to Climb the Ladder?

Ready to see what you can afford in Old Colorado City? Johnny will run your numbers across VA, FHA, Conventional and CHFA and tell you the honest timeline.

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