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Monument
The small historic downtown is walkable. Most homes are in subdivisions where you will drive for errands.
Is it walkable?
The small historic downtown is walkable. Most homes are in subdivisions where you will drive for errands.
What's walkable: Historic downtown around Second and Front Streets, Limbach Park, and the Santa Fe Regional Trail.
Drive times
| Downtown Colorado Springs | about 20–25 min |
|---|---|
| Fort Carson | about 30–35 min |
| Peterson Space Force Base | about 25–30 min |
| Downtown Denver | about 45–55 min |
Approximate, at normal (non-rush) traffic. Rush hour, weekend mountain traffic and snow can add a lot.
Transit
No local rail. Most people drive I-25.
What it's like
A small town on the north end of El Paso County, between Colorado Springs and Denver. It has a small historic downtown, pine-covered hills, and many newer subdivisions. Because it sits between the two metros, it can work if you need to reach both.
What homes cost
- Median sale price about $649KSource: Redfin, Monument, Sept. 2026
Median sale price over the three months ending September 2026, as shown on Redfin in November 2026. Medians move every month and swing a lot where there are few sales.
Good fit if
People who want a quiet small-town setting with pines and space, and a reasonable drive to both Colorado Springs and the south Denver metro.
Maybe not if
People who want to walk to most things, or a short drive to Fort Carson.
Streets and landmarks to know
- Second Street and Front Street (historic downtown)
- Limbach Park
- Santa Fe Regional Trail
- Monument Lake
Coffee and food near here
Want me to send you homes in Monument?
Text or call me and tell me what you are looking for. I will send you homes that fit, and I am glad to answer questions even if you are a year out.
Joshua Zelcer, REALTOR® · Brokers Guild Real Estate