Crystal Hills
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
Manitou Springs' largest defined subdivision, approximately 479 homes on the southeastern ridge above town, annexed in the 1960s. Primarily ranch, split-level, and a few custom houses built between the mid-1960s and late 1980s with 1,500–3,000 finished square feet. Not gated like neighboring Crystal Park, but the elevated position delivers sweeping foothill views and a quiet, residential atmosphere. Unofficial trail access to Red Mountain and the Intemann Trail is a major draw for hikers.
Community Anchors
- Garden of the Gods (adjacent, free public park with red-rock formations)
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway (world's highest cog railroad)
- Manitou Incline (2,000-ft vertical gain fitness trail)
- Barr Trail (12.6-mile summit trail to Pikes Peak)
- 11 natural mineral springs throughout town
- Paul Intemann Memorial Nature Trail (4-mile ridge trail)
- Manitou Springs Penny Arcade (historic free arcade)
- Manitou Art Center and galleries
- Soda Springs Park and Memorial Park
- Fountain Creek greenway
- Saturday farmers market (seasonal)
- Annual events: Coffin Races, Fruitcake Toss, Emma Crawford Festival
- Manitou Springs School District D14 (Niche grade A-minus, accredited with distinction)
Nearby Schools
- Manitou Springs Elementary
- Manitou Springs Middle School
- Manitou Springs High School
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Price Range
$345K$1.1M
$550K–$900K
Mid-tier of Manitou Springs
Era Built
1963–1987
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century
Other neighborhoods in Manitou Springs
- Crystal Park$500K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Cielito Lindo$550K–$700K (estimated)
- Taos Village$345K–$450K (estimated)
- Downtown / Commercial Core$450K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Ruxton$500K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Minnehaha–Pilot Knob$375K–$650K (estimated)
- Higginbotham Flats / Manitou Heights$425K–$700K (estimated)
- Peakview$450K–$750K (estimated)