This site was updated:  Sunday (Mother's Day), May 13, 2012


   

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My homepage is divided into sections. As you scroll down through the page, you can also click on photos, icons or underlined words in red to linked to other, specific pages.  Feel free to explore!  
          
(Click my photo to review my agent policies and resume/bio.)

 CLICK THE LOGOS ON THE LEFT TO SEARCH FOR PROPERTIES 

 
For a general search, click Realtor.com.  
 

 
To search in the Pikes Peak/Ute Pass area, click PPAR.com 
 
 
 
 
 
Or, click either of the Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty logos to access all of our exclusive listings for residential or vacant land properties. Want to inquiry about a specific property? Scroll down to the "Your Online Realtor" section below and click the question mark.

Your "Online Realtor"
   

My Direct Line:   719.687.1516 
 
My Cell:   719.213.9335
  
Brokerage Telephones:    

(office) 719.687.0900   (fax)  719.687.0488


My Primary Email:  davidmartinek@1stchoicerealtycb.com

   
My Alternate Email:  dmartinekhomes@gmail.com

 

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SAMPLE FEATURED PROPERTIES:  Check out these Martinek Team properties.  (Note: All properties have visual showcases. Just click the property photo for a virtual tour.)


 

 

127 Carlton Circle
Florissant, CO
$32,900
 
A dream lot for a 'dream home. A gentle slope looks over westerly views of a beautiful valley against a mountaintop background. A premium building site is already staked off (custom home plans are available, too). Soil and perc test, as well as a four corners survey and fire mitigation, have been done. A well permit awaits. Not for camping, but if you're looking for a beautiful place to build your dream home, just bring your imagination.  MLS #714551 

2847 N. Mountain Estates Road
Florissant, CO
 $19,900

Two very desirable adjacent lots. Two lots means you have two or more options for improvement. Totaling 1.18 acres, the corner parcels are heavily treed with mature pine, fir and aspen. Several good building sites overlook a view of the Sangres and Pikes Peak. Although not for camping, a  driveway and selective tree cutting makes this property into a mountain dream home location. Close to Dome Rock!!  MLS #735734

   

1001 S. Mountain Estates Road
Florissant, CO
$16,000

2-acre corner lot.  The lot has a meadow, trees and a couple of ideal building sites. Easily accessed via county-maintained roads, the open air and sunshine will sell this place. A short drive brings you to the Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant and Cripple Creek. Not for camping or RV parking, but you can build your dream home here and enjoy the rustic rural surroundings. It's mountain country!  MLS #530773

2856 Blue Mesa Drive
Divide, CO
$16,000

Slopes down to water! 1.67 acres of mature aspen, pine and fir slope down to the edge of Beaver Lake No. 2 which feeds the large lake just down the road in the center of the subdivision. This parcel is not for camping or RV parking, and the topography is challenging; but neighbors on either side attest to the ability to build here. With a driveway and selective tree cutting a dream home site will take shape. This one gets many inquiries. It's time to buy!  MLS #457747

$15,000
317 Blue Spruce Road
Divide, CO
 
 
Dramatic landscape! About 2 miles from Hwy 67, Blue Spruce Road is a ridge road in the subdivision just south of Midland in the western foothills of Pikes Peak. The property building sites are on the flat of the ridge, after which the terrain severely slopes down towards Fourmile Road (CR 61). The Dome Rock area can be seen across the canyon. Several rock formations can be seen from the property, as well as the western slope of Pikes Peak across the road. Heavily treed, this lot has character; it's private and secluded and there is plenty of wildlife.  MLS #756145

 


 

Read Pikes Peak Country 

   

 

Click the photo to access my newsletter archive. The top entry is always the current issue.  Pikes Peak Country is published February through December (for the last seven years). 
 
 Now Available - 
The May 2012 i
ssue of Pikes Peak Country
"Hagerman Pass - a tale of two tunnels" 

 


 

The Martinek Team

 

      I am associated with Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty - currently the 12th ranked brokerage in the nation among 486 Coldwell Banker affiliates with 11 to 20 agents.  I list and sell mountain homes and land in the Pikes Peak/Ute Pass region based on my experienced knowledge of mountain properties and the issues of mountain living.  Unlike my Front Range contemporaries, I am very familiar with the communities and rural areas along Ute Pass in El Paso County, including Colorado Springs, as well as Teller and eastern Park counties.  I take a mature approach to mountain real estate which gives both buyers and sellers the confidence they need to make important decisions.  

 

Call or email me today!

 


 

 Coldwell Banker Office Location

          The Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty office is located at 18401 E. Highway 24 (see top photo) just across the highway from Wal-Mart in the quaint city of Woodland Park, the "City Above the Clouds." Woodland Park is the largest community in Teller County with about 7000 residents.  Just 18 miles (20 minutes) west of Colorado Springs, it sits at an elevation of 8500 feet and has one of the best views of Pikes Peak ever.

          Click the office photo to link to the Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty brokerage website.  

 
About The Area
 

          Click the sunrise photo for community information, including area schools and weather. And for more information about Coldwell Banker, Woodland Park, Teller County and many of the surrounding Pikes Peak/Ute Pass areas and attractions, click the photo icons below.

 

 Coldwell Banker (National Website)


 

 

 

Coldwell Banker 1st Choice Realty


 

 

City of Woodland Park, CO


 

 

Find Woodland Park


 

 

Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce


  

Divide Chamber of Commerce


 

 

Cripple Creek, CO

1896 Cripple Fires
 

   

Teller County, CO


 

 

Pikes Peak Area Attractions


 

 

TellerNetCast Internet Radio

         


 

 Photo Galleries

 

Each of the five photos below is a link to a larger portfolio of images - nearly 200 in all, including:  a large number of Colorado landscapes; a tour across the United States; and some selected images from around the world.  While the majority of U.S. photos were captured by me, I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has contributed to this growing collection. 

 

All photos are copyrighted 

(for permission to use photos, email me at dmartinekhomes@gmail.com) 

 

Click the photos to the left to access

a portfolio of images.  


 

 

The first three pictures contain a number of Colorado views.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fourth image of the colorful sailboat on the beach at Sanibel Island, Florida will lead you to a series of photos across the United States.  

 

 And the fifth photo of sailboats in the bay between Nassau, The Bahamas and Paradise Island will reveal several views from around the world.  

 
 
(NOTE:  While all photos are copyrighted, I've occasionally been asked for permission to use one or more of the photos for another purpose - a wedding invitation, a brochure or to post on another person's website.  As long as the asking party gives me full attribution and isn't making money from the picture, I usually give permission but only on the photos which are mine.  Unfortunately, I cannot give permission for those photos contributed by others.  For permission to use a photo, email me at dmartinekhomes@gmail.com) 

 


   

An Easier Way to Search?


          IT'S A FACT!  Eighty percent of all potential home buyers search for properties online before ever contacting a Realtor.  

 
 
          Sites like Realtor.com allow you to look over all over the nation with a high degree of anonymity. But, if you're tired of the time-consuming search routine and want to concentrate on homes or land in the Pikes Peak/Ute Pass region without a lot of hassle, there's a much better way.

          SAVE TIME - AND IT'S FREE!  With a little information I will program a custom search for you, tailored specifically to hunt for properties in the Pikes Peak and central Colorado front range area - with the features that you are looking for.  And, it's absolutely "FREE!"

          HOW IT WORKS.  Homes or land that match your desired features are sent to you via periodic emails directly from the local multiple listing service. The local MLS lists the most accurate and current information about each property, i.e., features, status and price. Each email links you to a personal webpage on the internet where you can review all the properties in detail, including photos. 
          GET STARTED.  All we need to get started is a description and price range of the kind of property you're seeking. Imagine being able to review applicable properties at your leisure in the comfort of your own home without having to search for hours online to find them. 

 

One of them could be just what you're looking for!


(Your personally identifiable information is always kept strictly and absolutely confidential. )   

 


    

Living in the Mountains
 
          Living in the mountains is an amazing and wonderful experience! Shirt-sleeve summer days have mild temperatures, fresh air, lots of sun and occasional cleansing mountain rains! In winter, the scenery often changes to a wonderland of pine boughs decorated with snowy frosting.  And, of course, when the aspen leaves turn to a golden yellow in the fall, the place is absolutely beautiful. All year long, it's quite unbelievable sometimes. But, mountain living can also be an adventure, requiring some adjustment to the lifestyle you led in the city or at lower elevations. Besides growing accustomed to the altitude, the rural environment and over 300 days of sunshine each year, new mountain area residents will need to get used to a little snow between September and May and bone up on their winter driving skills. They'll also need to have a good working knowledge of such issues as:  dealing with the wildlife, proper garbage storage and disposal techniques (because of the wildlife), wells, septic systems, legal access issues, mining claims, local covenants, and local zoning and building codes. Once acclimated though, living in the mountains is a wonderful and rewarding experience.

 

 Mountain Realtors know all about those issues.  

Always consult with your "hometown" mountain Realtor.  

For more information about owning mountain property, click the photo.

     


 
 
 
 Click the moon to "explore and enjoy" a variety of information designed to assist you in becoming more familiar with the Pikes Peak and Ute Pass area or to guide you to your tourist objectives. Also available are a number of other features which can be used for reference or pure enjoyment. Scan through a list of links to some of my favorite or recommended websites. There's a useful link for those thinking of buying or selling a home or property in the area, too. Or learn about living with our regional wildlife, like mountain lions and bears (oh my!).
 
So dive in and explore.  You won't be disappointed! 

 

 


     

 (After word)

Turning 'maybe's' into 'now!' 

 

         Maybe, it’s a secluded get-away that you’re looking for – someplace to come to on vacation where you can throw a log on the fire and let the solitude dissolve away all your tensions.
         Maybe you need a porch for sitting and a Pikes Peak view to capture your heart and your imagination.   

          Or perhaps you’re searching for a bit of land somewhere, nestled in the foothills near a meadow, or a handsomely treed lot where you hope to build that dream home or cabin.

          On the other hand, maybe your dream isn’t in the mountains at all.

         Maybe you like city living and just want to be close enough to the mountains for those weekend escapes.  You are thinking of a comfortable home along the Front Range, in Colorado Springs or one of the suburbs.  

          Whatever your reasons, whatever your dreams, and whatever your "maybe's" may be, the Martinek Team is ready to help you turn those “maybe’s” into reality.

          Colorado is beautiful anytime of the year – a place to visit or a land where you can find and build your dreams.  For some, the travel books come alive once they see the mountains.  They go home and remember the experience forever.  Others decide to come back and live here.  That’s why I promote both the region and the real estate. 

          The images throughout this site and in the photo galleries illustrate the natural beauty and wonder of Colorado – a beckoning call to all who are searching for a great place to live.   Heed the call....

 

“Come for a visit... - - Stay for a lifetime!”

 


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A member of:

National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR)

Pikes Peak Association of Realtors (PPAR)

And the PPAR Multiple Listing Service  

An Equal Housing Opportunity Realtor

 

"If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur."

(Red Adair, Oil Well Firefighter - 1915 – 2004)      

 

"It's not our abilities that show who we truly are; it is our choices."

Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)

 

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