236 homes · 55+ restricted · Gated · $600s–$900s · Colorado Springs · Pikes Peak views
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Talk to a Specialist →The Retreat at Banning Lewis Ranch is a gated 55+ age-restricted community of 236 homes in Colorado Springs, built from 2019 to present. Priced $600s–$900s. Colorado Springs is 65 miles south of Denver — technically outside the core Denver metro but within the 55places Denver area listing. It offers something the Denver suburbs cannot: direct Pikes Peak views and Colorado Springs’ distinct character as a military and outdoor lifestyle city.
El Paso County’s effective tax rate of approximately 0.50% is the lowest of any county on this Denver-area list — even lower than Douglas or Jefferson. On a $700K home, El Paso County taxes run approximately $3,500/year. The combination of Colorado Springs pricing (generally lower than Denver), El Paso County taxes, and Pikes Peak views creates a compelling total cost story.
Colorado Springs is not Denver. The commute infrastructure, cultural amenities, and healthcare ecosystem are different. Colorado Springs has its own strong medical community (UCHealth Memorial, Penrose-St. Francis) and a growing arts and restaurant scene downtown. For buyers who do not need Denver metro proximity and want lower prices, better views, and El Paso County’s lowest-in-the-region tax rate, The Retreat is worth the serious look.
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