We’re not just talking ranch-style homes when we say there’s plenty of developments in Northern Colorado Springs real estate that cater to folks who don’t want to do a lot of stairs.

Main level living typically means that there’s a master bedroom on the main level. So Northern Colorado Springs real estate offers lots of permutations of that concept from two-story townhomes with master suites on the main and upper levels; and patio homes with the main living on the main level but additional bedrooms and large gathering areas for visitors or older kids and a walk out downstairs.

Main level living is Colorado Springs real estate's answer for a lot of empty nesters who can’t give up their life style, but want to keep from using their homes as a “stairmaster.” Most of the major neighborhoods offer these enclaves and gated areas specifically for this type of housing. Among the most popular are:

In Briargate: Carriages at Charleston Place Carriages at Pine Creek Chestnut Glen Courtside Elite Terrace Grand Peak Marston Heights Parliament Place Ptarmagin Court Rocking Horse Spanish Oak The Grove The Preserve Wildflower

In Rockrimmon: EaglePoint Ptarmigan Valley In Gleneagle: Club Villa Paradise Villas Summer Glen Sun Mesa Sunrise

Prices for this type of housing range from the mid $100s to the high $600s. If you’re interest in main level living, ensure the location of the master bedroom is on the “M” level. They will typically be in townhome or patio home complexes, but there are many single family homes that are now catering to individuals with special needs. Some wheelchair accessible homes are also available.