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6979 Akela Ln, Colorado Springs, CO, 80925

3beds
3baths
3,070sqft
$470,000
$153price/sqft
$3,055/moest. monthly cost
$122,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2021-built home in the desirable Lorson Ranch community. Offering 2,327 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this move-in-ready home features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, with all bedrooms conveniently located on the upper level. The open-concept main floor offers a functional layout that seamlessly connects the spacious living room to the modern kitchen, creating the perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. The unfinished basement provides endless potential to create additional living space, whether you envision a recreation room, home gym, office, or additional bedrooms. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard in a welcoming neighborhood. Conveniently located near Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base, as well as parks, schools, shopping, and neighborhood amenities, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and room to grow.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
20
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
5/10
Grand Mountain SchoolGrades PK-80.8 mi
5/10
Mesa Ridge High SchoolGrades 9-124.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing Home
  • Year built: 2021

Materials

  • Roof: Composite Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding,Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: 220v in Kitchen,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven
  • Laundry features: Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • 5-Pc Bath
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl/Linoleum
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Finished area below ground: 700
  • Finished area above ground: 2,370

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,070
  • Total interior livable area: 3,070 sqft

Other

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 247

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5523122007

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Concrete
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s)

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tornado
Wildfire
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,376$28,512
Home Insurance *$272$3,264
Property Taxes $176$2,112
Electricity $231$2,781
Total$3,055$36,660
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$104,742/yr
40% on housing$91,650/yr
45% on housing$81,466/yr

Colorado FAIR Plan Programs

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.0%
15.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.5%
2.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$153This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 80925$173
El Paso County$182

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 80925
El Paso County

Current Market Trends

No market data available for this area

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-13Listed for sale$470,000
2026-03-12Listing removed$450,000
2026-02-02Price change$450,000
2025-11-20Price change$452,000
2025-11-17Price change$462,000
2025-10-31Price change$463,500
2025-09-24Price change$466,000
2025-09-17Price change$468,000
2025-08-24Listed for sale$470,000
2025-08-05Listing removed$2,800
2025-07-08Listed for rent$2,800
2025-07-03Listing removed$475,000
2025-06-12Price change$475,000
2025-06-04Price change$480,000
2025-05-08Price change$490,000
2025-04-10Price change$500,000
2025-03-26Price change$505,000
2025-03-08Listed for sale$515,000
2022-04-13Sold$482,900
2022-02-02Price change$482,896
2022-01-12Price change$477,896
2021-09-29Listed for sale$508,896

For Sale by Agent

AgentStephanie Engels
BrokerageExp Realty LLC

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