Security-Widefield is an unincorporated community in El Paso County just south of Colorado Springs. The area extends along the Security Boulevard and Widefield corridors, with nearby access to Fountain, Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and major routes through the southern part of the Colorado Springs area.

For buyers, Security-Widefield can offer a practical balance between commuting access, established neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and a broad range of homes. The community includes houses built from the 1950s through current construction, with options ranging from smaller townhomes to larger properties with generous yards, workshops, acreage, or space for horses.

Why buyers consider Security-Widefield

Security-Widefield appeals to buyers who want to remain close to the services and employment centers of the Colorado Springs area without focusing exclusively on central Springs neighborhoods.

The community’s location can make daily travel convenient for people commuting north toward Colorado Springs or south toward Fountain and Fort Carson. Routes near Highway 85/87, Security Boulevard, Widefield Boulevard, South Academy Boulevard, and Powers Boulevard provide connections to shopping, schools, parks, and employment destinations.

Neighborhood character varies by section, but buyers commonly find:

  • Established streets with mature trees
  • Larger lots than some newer suburban developments
  • Ranch, split-level, bi-level, and two-story homes
  • Older homes with renovation potential
  • Newer subdivisions and planned communities
  • Townhomes and other lower-maintenance options
  • Small-acreage properties and horse property on portions of the Widefield side

Security-Widefield may also provide more living space for the price than some central Colorado Springs locations, although the exact comparison depends on the home’s age, condition, lot size, location, and improvements.

Housing styles and property types

The housing stock is one of Security-Widefield’s main distinguishing features. Buyers aren’t limited to one construction era or neighborhood format.

Older sections include mid-century ranches, brick homes, split-level layouts, and properties built during the community’s earlier growth. These homes may have larger yards, mature landscaping, attached garages, unfinished basements, or room additions. They can also require closer review of major systems and past remodeling work.

Newer areas include updated ranches, two-story homes, townhomes, and planned subdivisions with more contemporary layouts. These properties may offer open living areas, newer mechanical systems, modern kitchens, and community amenities. Buyers should still review HOA documents, fees, covenants, and any applicable metro district obligations before making an offer.

On the Widefield side, some parcels provide more land than a typical suburban lot. Small-acreage and horse properties can offer room for outbuildings, animals, gardens, or recreational use. However, larger land does not automatically mean unrestricted use. Buyers should verify zoning, fencing requirements, water sources, access, easements, and permitted structures for each parcel.

What to check before buying a Security-Widefield home

Older-home systems and sewer lines

A home’s appearance doesn’t always show the condition of its underlying systems. Buyers considering older Security-Widefield homes should pay close attention to:

  • Electrical service and wiring
  • Plumbing supply and drain lines
  • Furnace and water heater age
  • Roof condition
  • Foundation movement or repairs
  • Basement moisture
  • Sewer line materials and condition
  • Past additions or conversions

A general home inspection can identify many concerns, but a sewer scope may be appropriate for an older home. The scope can help identify roots, cracks, offsets, or other issues between the home and the public connection.

Drainage, soils, and Fountain Creek

Properties near Fountain Creek and other low-lying areas deserve careful review of drainage patterns. Colorado’s expansive soils can shift as moisture conditions change, potentially affecting foundations, sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, and other improvements.

During a showing, look for grading toward or away from the home, standing water, downspout discharge, window-well drainage, retaining walls, and signs of previous water entry. An inspector or qualified contractor can provide more specific information about observed conditions.

Fountain Creek Regional Park is an important recreation feature near the community, but proximity to a creek or low-lying corridor also makes property-specific flood research important. FEMA states that its Flood Map Service Center is the official public source for flood hazard mapping. Buyers should review the exact address rather than relying on neighborhood assumptions. Flood insurance considerations can vary by location, elevation, map designation, and property characteristics.

Well and septic service

Some unincorporated parcels may use a private well and septic system rather than public water and sewer. These properties require additional due diligence, including review of:

  • Well permits and production records
  • Water quality testing
  • Septic permits and inspection results
  • Tank and leach-field location
  • Maintenance history
  • Shared-use agreements
  • Access to tanks and systems
  • Any recorded easements

The presence of acreage or a rural setting does not by itself confirm private utilities. The listing information, county records, seller disclosures, and inspections should all be reviewed.

HOA, metro district, and special district costs

Fees and tax obligations can vary from one block or subdivision to the next. Buyers should identify all applicable:

  • Homeowners association dues
  • Metro district fees
  • Special district taxes
  • Covenant requirements
  • Transfer or administrative fees
  • Community maintenance obligations

A property’s monthly or annual costs should be evaluated using the actual documents for that home. Nearby properties may have different obligations even when they appear similar from the street.

Rental demand and resale considerations

Security-Widefield’s proximity to Fort Carson and other major employment centers can contribute to rental demand. That demand may be relevant to buyers thinking about future flexibility, but it shouldn’t be treated as a guarantee of rental performance.

Resale value can also be influenced by factors beyond location. Condition, floor plan, parking, lot usability, school assignment, HOA rules, utility type, updates, and neighborhood maintenance all matter. Buyers should evaluate a home for their own long-term needs rather than assuming that proximity to a major employer will determine future value.

Daily needs, schools, and recreation

Security-Widefield has access to shopping, dining, community services, libraries, parks, and recreation along the area’s main corridors. Colorado Springs amenities are a short drive north, while Fountain services are nearby to the south.

Fountain Creek Regional Park includes a creek-side trail, Willow Springs Ponds, the Fountain Creek Nature Center, picnic areas, playgrounds, fields, and other facilities. The park’s location along the creek provides access to walking, wildlife observation, fishing, and outdoor activities.

Widefield School District 3 serves the Security-Widefield area and provides a neighborhood school locator for families researching a specific address. School boundaries should always be confirmed directly with the district because assignment areas can vary by street and may change over time.

General planning bands for buyers

The following ranges are broad planning bands only. They are not market statistics, inventory counts, appraisals, or valuations, and they should not be used to estimate the value of a particular property.

  • Below $400,000: Buyers may encounter smaller homes, townhomes, properties needing updates, or homes with fewer improvements.
  • $400,000 to $550,000: This can be a planning range for established single-family homes, depending on condition, size, lot, and location.
  • Above $550,000: Buyers may find larger homes, newer construction, extensive renovations, larger lots, or properties with additional features.

Actual opportunities change with availability and property condition. For a current Security-Widefield snapshot, buyers can contact The Homes and Loans Team for local guidance rather than relying on third-party listing portals.

Preparing to sell a Security-Widefield home

Sellers can often improve the presentation of an older or established home by addressing the details buyers notice during inspections.

Useful preparation may include:

  • Cleaning gutters and improving downspout drainage
  • Repairing damaged siding, trim, fencing, or steps
  • Servicing heating and cooling equipment
  • Organizing records for roof, sewer, electrical, or plumbing work
  • Clarifying HOA, metro district, or special district information
  • Removing excess storage from garages and basements
  • Improving curb appeal without over-improving for the neighborhood
  • Correcting obvious safety or maintenance concerns

The right preparation depends on the property. A local real estate review can help separate improvements that support marketability from projects that may not provide a useful return.

Security-Widefield offers varied housing, practical regional access, recreation near Fountain Creek, and neighborhoods that range from established ranch-home streets to newer developments and larger parcels. Buyers who understand the differences between sections of the community can narrow their search more effectively and evaluate each property on its own systems, land, fees, services, and future plans.

Sources and Local References

The Homes and Loans Team · Misty Garman, Licensed Real Estate Broker · CO License #FA100084543 · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain, REALTORS · 417 Main St, Canon City, CO 81212 · 719-243-0333.