Teller County, carved from El Paso County in 1899, sits west of Colorado Springs and was named for U.S. Senator Henry M. Teller. The county seat Cripple Creek was a world-famous 1890s gold-rush boomtown and now hosts limited-stakes gaming alongside preserved Victorian architecture. Other communities include Woodland Park, Divide, and Florissant. The landscape transitions from forested foothills to alpine meadows. Housing includes cabins, mountain ranch homes, and modern subdivisions near Woodland Park (the “City Above the Clouds”). Proximity to Colorado Springs (45 minutes) makes it attractive for commuters seeking altitude and views. Home prices range US $450 K–700 K, while custom builds run US $275–375 per sq ft. Teller offers mountain tranquility with urban convenience—a mix of resort charm and everyday livability.
Teller County Real Estate Listings
Teller County, carved from El Paso County in 1899, sits west of Colorado Springs and was named for U.S. Senator Henry M. Teller. The county seat Cripple Creek was a world-famous 1890s gold-rush boomtown and now hosts limited-stakes gaming alongside preserved Victorian architecture. Other communities include Woodland Park, Divide, and Florissant. The landscape transitions from forested foothills to alpine meadows. Housing includes cabins, mountain ranch homes, and modern subdivisions near Woodland Park (the “City Above the Clouds”). Proximity to Colorado Springs (45 minutes) makes it attractive for commuters seeking altitude and views. Home prices range US $450 K–700 K, while custom builds run US $275–375 per sq ft. Teller offers mountain tranquility with urban convenience—a mix of resort charm and everyday livability.