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Market Intelligence

Security-Widefield is an unincorporated El Paso County community directly adjacent to Fort Carson and Peterson Space Force Base, priced $300K-$420K, where PFAS groundwater contamination disclosure obligations on some parcels create a due-diligence layer that non-specialist agents routinely miss. The PFAS issue — stemming from historical AFFF firefighting foam use at military installations — affects a defined zone of parcels that require specific disclosure language under Colorado law, and buyers who close without understanding contamination remediation status assume undisclosed environmental liability. Despite the PFAS concentration in a minority of parcels, Security-Widefield delivers the lowest entry price in the Fort Carson-Peterson corridor at $300K-$330K, roughly $30K below Fountain and $120K-$150K below Colorado Springs. Widefield District 3 serves the community and is the primary school district consideration for military families evaluating off-base housing.

Why Security Widefield

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• PFAS disclosure and remediation verification adds 30-42 days to typical Security-Widefield close timelines, as buyers must obtain a PFAS investigation report, confirm remediation status with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and ensure VA appraisers are aware of disclosure obligations.
• Own Luxury Homes® provides verified specialists with documented closing history in Security Widefield specifically — not metro-wide.

What You Need to Know

Tax Mechanics. El Paso County's 0.46% effective property tax rate applies across Security-Widefield, producing approximately $1,518/yr on a $330K purchase — among the lowest absolute tax bills in the Colorado Springs metro. Because Security-Widefield is unincorporated El Paso County, there is no municipal property tax layer, keeping the rate at the county base with no city overlay. Colorado's flat 4.4% income tax applies to all residents regardless of PFAS status or military designation, and BAH is excluded from Colorado taxable income for active duty service members. The absence of municipal tax combined with the low county rate makes Security-Widefield the most tax-efficient entry point in the immediate Fort Carson corridor.

Structural Friction. PFAS disclosure and remediation verification adds 30-42 days to typical Security-Widefield close timelines, as buyers must obtain a PFAS investigation report, confirm remediation status with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and ensure VA appraisers are aware of disclosure obligations. VA lenders may require additional environmental certification on PFAS-affected parcels before funding, adding a lender review cycle not present in non-affected areas. Widefield Water and Sanitation District has completed infrastructure upgrades to address PFAS in the municipal water supply, but individual well parcels — a minority of the community — require separate testing documentation. Title companies in El Paso County are increasingly fluent with PFAS disclosure checklists, but buyers should confirm their agent has closed PFAS-affected transactions specifically.

Timing. PCS peak from Fort Carson and Peterson SFB runs May through August, identical to Fountain's cycle, with June-July as the highest-volume arrival months. Security-Widefield's lower price point attracts E-4 and E-5 buyers whose BAH constrains them below Fountain's new-build pricing. Q1 is the quietest period, when motivated sellers — including departing service members — are most negotiable and PFAS-affected parcels trade at the deepest discount versus non-affected inventory. Buyers who complete PFAS parcel screening in March before the May-August surge can identify non-affected inventory early and close without competing against the peak wave.

Competitive Context. Fountain, 5 miles west, averages $340K-$380K for comparable square footage and carries no PFAS disclosure obligation, commanding a $30K-$50K premium over Security-Widefield entry pricing. Colorado Springs' south side runs $420K-$460K, out of range for lower-enlisted BAH. Pueblo, 40 miles south, drops below $270K but falls outside the daily commute zone for Fort Carson. Security-Widefield's PFAS discount — approximately $20K-$40K on affected parcels versus comparable non-affected Fountain homes — represents either a risk premium for uninformed buyers or a value opportunity for buyers with proper environmental due diligence.

The Bottom Line

Security-Widefield is the lowest-entry military-adjacent market in the Fort Carson-Peterson corridor, with PFAS disclosure creating a due-diligence requirement that separates informed buyers from those who assume standard residential transaction protocols. Off-market inventory in Security-Widefield runs 10-15% of transactions through FSBO and estate channels, with departing service members often selling off-market to avoid listing delays during PCS timelines. Buyers who conduct PFAS parcel screening upfront, arrive with VA pre-approval, and engage a specialist with documented environmental disclosure experience gain both price and timing advantages. Security-Widefield's PFAS disclosure obligation on some parcels creates a 30-42 day close timeline that requires environmental due-diligence experience — buyers without specialist guidance risk closing on remediation liability that doesn't appear in standard title searches.

The Security Widefield market connects to Fountain Market Guide, Colorado Springs Market Guide, and Security Widefield Specialist.

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Security Widefield's Fort Carson/Peterson SFB unincorporated El Paso County defines the buyer and seller landscape at $300K-$420K requiring city-level specialist closing history. Verified through the 5% Performance Audit™ — documented closing history within Security Widefield's submarket boundary in the trailing 12 months. One direct introduction. No competing names.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which parcels in Security-Widefield have PFAS disclosure obligations?

PFAS contamination in Security-Widefield originates from historical AFFF use at Fort Carson and Peterson SFB. The affected zone is defined by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) plume mapping, and parcels within or adjacent to the plume boundary carry statutory disclosure obligations under Colorado law. Buyers should request PFAS-specific investigation reports and confirm Widefield Water and Sanitation District's remediation status before contract execution — this is not a standard title search item.

Does PFAS affect VA loan approval in Security-Widefield?

VA appraisers are required to note known environmental hazards, and PFAS disclosure can trigger additional lender review before funding. Some VA lenders require a CDPHE clearance letter on affected parcels, adding 7-14 days to the funding timeline. Buyers using VA financing in Security-Widefield should disclose the parcel's PFAS status to their lender at pre-approval, not at closing, to avoid last-minute delays.

Is Security-Widefield safe to live in despite the PFAS history?

Widefield Water and Sanitation District completed PFAS treatment infrastructure upgrades, and municipal water now meets EPA health advisory levels. The primary residual risk is to property owners on private wells in the affected zone, who should conduct independent water testing. The CDPHE provides a public remediation status tracker for Security-Widefield parcels. Many Security-Widefield residents live outside the plume boundary entirely and face no elevated PFAS exposure.

Related Market Intelligence

• Fountain Market Guide
• Colorado Springs Market Guide
• Security Widefield Specialist
• Security Widefield CDP

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