Banning Lewis Ranch is proof that a cattle ranch can turn into one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Colorado Springs and still keep a little bit of its western roots. The land was a working ranch for the Lewis family for decades before the city annexed it back in 1988, and today it is a sprawling master planned community on the far east side, split into six villages with new construction going up constantly.
Homes here run from the low $400s into the $700s depending on builder and village, mostly newer construction from Oakwood Homes and Empire Homes, plus a dedicated 55 plus section called The Retreat if that is what you are after. There is a real community feel here, parks, pools, trails, and a school built right inside the neighborhood, with Pikes Peak sitting in the background of pretty much every street. If you want new construction without giving up green space, this is worth a serious look.
Banning Lewis Ranch At A Glance
- Location: far east Colorado Springs, along the Highway 24 corridor near Falcon
- Homes: newer construction, roughly $400,000 to $700,000, built primarily by Oakwood Homes and Empire Homes
- Layout: six villages across the community, including The Retreat, a dedicated 55 plus section
- History: former 30,000 acre cattle ranch, annexed into Colorado Springs in 1988
- Amenities: community center, pools, parks, sports courts, and trail systems
- Vibe: new construction energy with a working ranch history underneath it
Life Outside the House
- Neighborhood parks, pools, and trail systems throughout the community
- Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy, two charter schools inside the community itself
- Retail and dining along the Powers Boulevard corridor a short drive away
- Peterson Space Force Base and the Colorado Springs Airport both close by for military and frequent flier families
Getting Around
Banning Lewis Ranch sits roughly twenty minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, with the most direct access via Highway 24 or Powers Boulevard. Expect a longer commute if you work on the west side of town.
SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)
Banning Lewis Ranch is zoned for Falcon School District 49. Inspiration View Elementary sits inside the community itself, and two charter options, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy, are also on site. Middle and high school assignment depends on the exact address, so verify before you buy.
If new construction and a little bit of open sky sound like your speed, call our team and we will show you what is actually available in each village right now.
