Recommendations for off post housing at fort Carson?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:40:02 -0400

I just received orders to report to Fort Carson in 3 weeks. I am married so i will be living off post. I need a little help. Anyone have any recommendations for off post housing near the base in nice areas? This is my first duty assignment so I’m a bit lost.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2020 7:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:58:08 -0400

Why are you choosing to live off post? Fort Carson has some of the best military housing available in the army besides Hawaii and Fort Campbell. https://www.fortcarsonfamilyhomes.com/

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Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jul 9 at 2020 11:09 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:09:06 -0400

Fort Carson area is a highly competitive real estate market. You need a realtor, even to find rentals. There is a,low supply and high demand. Listings in Zillow etc are gone before they make it to the web. People live from Fountain Co all the way up to Castle Rock.

The cost of,leaving is on the rise. Strongly advise you to consider living on post.

Serious question : are you prepared to drive in snow? Consider how far you Commute each day.

You need to look, eyes on what you are buying/renting. There is also an off limits list that has 20+ properties managed by Alma Patrick that soldiers are prohibited from living in.

You need to request a sponsor.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2020 6:01 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:01:41 -0400

Fountain is nice. Would stay away from the Black Forest and briargate area. Real expensive. There are some nice apartments near gate 2 and gate 3 area. I forget the name of one but it based on how much you make.

Response by SSG James Lansberry made Dec 19 at 2021 12:42 PM

SSG James Lansberry — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:42:31 -0500

Academy Apts. literally right up the road from the main gate.

Response by SGT Tim Tobin made Jan 26 at 2022 2:57 PM

SGT Tim Tobin — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:57:55 -0500

It's real nice, but I haven't been there since the 70's so I'm sure it has changed. On post housing at that time was fantastic