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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,386

Acres

4.72

Year

1954

Close Date

Jun 5, 2019

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$289

Date Listed

Apr 11, 2019

Description of 11970 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Listing details for 11970 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 : The Story Book House is available! This custom log cabin home is situated on 5 acres & backs up to the private LaForet Conference center. The main house has 4 beds, 3 baths, a grand stone fireplace w/vaulted log ceilings, great outdoor living with a large patio & water feature. In addition, this property has a charming cottage w/1bed/1bath/loft, a 3 car detached garage/workshop, a barn w/interchangeable horse stalls and a loft. New carpet, paint and hot water heater. Close to town, but feels like you are in a fairtale! This property comes with it's own landmark recognition and appeal. The gazette has written an article on this home and it has been visited by many of the locals over the years during the holidays. Home warranty included.

Listing Updated : 03-31-2026 at 3:57 AM MDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$689,000

MLS #ID

7338366

Close Price

$690,000

Close Date

Jun 5, 2019

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,386

Acres

4.72

Year

1954

Days on Site

199 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$289

Date Listed

Apr 11, 2019

Location

Street Address

11970 Black Forest Rd

City

Colorado Springs

State

Colorado

ZIP Code

80908

County

El Paso

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Tay Lor

Schools

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

School District

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

2,386

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1954

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$289

Lot Size (Acres)

4.72

Interior Details

Interior Features

Six Panel Doors, Nine Foot Plus Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Great Room, Skylight(s) and Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Stovetop, Refrigerator and Self Cleaning Oven

Flooring

Carpet, Stone, Tile and Vinyl

Fireplace

Fireplace Features

Gas, Main Level and One

Heating

Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Passive Solar and Radiant

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Details

Garage

Garage Spaces

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Exterior Features

Level, Meadow, Stream/Creek, Trees/Woods and See Remarks

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Bathroom	Main	—
Bathroom	Upper	—
Bedroom	Upper	14 × 15
Family Room	Main	20 × 12
Office	Main	11 × 11
Bedroom	Main	11 × 11
Bedroom	Main	14 × 15
Living Room	Main	15 × 15
Kitchen	Main	14 × 12

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Kim Lane , 719-440-0192, 00082901-RE/MAX Properties Inc

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Property History

DateEventPrice

6/5/2019

Sold

$690,000

$289/sqft

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Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) #7338366

4/11/2019

Listed for sale

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Pikes Peak MLS (PPMLS) #7338366

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