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Welcome to Sedalia Real Estate Information - Zip Code 80135
More horses then people. That is how Sedalia can be viewed. With a population of less than 4,000, it is a small rural town with an elevation of nearly 6,000 feet. There are roughly 1,600 homes with a wide range of pricing. From the low $100's to a multimillion dollars. A large amount of Sedalia is rural with a growing number of subdivisions and planned community living as well as oversized lots and acreage for horse owners and other livestock.
It was a very important spot for lumber traveling on the train and a perfect shipping spot for that lumber from the Pike National Forest. A cigar maker, a highly successful blacksmith and the general store were popular places for people passing through to stop, back in the day. 
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Today, Sedalia is known for its pleasant neighbors, quiet streets and mountain retreats. There are many investors searching for a 2nd home and finding Sedalia to be the perfect spot. The estimated median household income for the small town was $44,166 and the median house or condo value was $451,243. As of 2010, there are still plenty of lots and land to build your custom home located in prime gated and private communities within minutes to lite rail transportation. Many gated communities have amenities such as fishing, swimming and boating. You can find fabulous country estate living here in Sedalia for under $400,000.
Your students with enjoy being a part of the Douglas County School District. Parents will find many alternatives to choose from with open enrollment, charter schools, gifted and talented students, magnet schools, an International Baccalaureate program and Advanced Placement as well as many other special programs all in an advanced high-tech environment. Not only are the teachers and programs great for your children, parent involvement is high. The school district continues to outpace state performance in every grade at every subject tested by the Colorado Student Assessment Program.
Points of Interest in Sedalia Colorado
Sedalia is also known for its Spooky Ghost Walk. The Widow McDonald takes a handful of spirit hunters on a nightly walk to visit with those who are not normally seen. Although the Widow does not guarantee sightings of spirits, she does promise some historical information you might have missed about Sedalia. Proceeds from the walk go the Historic Fire Station Museum. Tickets are on sale in early October at the Station.
Another interesting piece of history in Sedalia is the Manhart Victorian Home. Built in 1889 for Mr. and Mrs. Manhart and their 13 children. Mr. Manhart ran the local general store I spoke of earlier. Early in 1983 the home evolved into Gabriel´s Italian Dining located along Plum Avenue. 303-688-2323 For Reservation. Finest Northern Italian Food in Sedalia around. Gabriel´s has the most beautiful seasonal dressing all about the building. Truly a pleasure to see.
There are other architectural wonders in Sedalia; an Edwardian Vernacular stands proud on Manhart Street. The lovely brick home is a treasured antique store as well.
 Not to be out done as far as architecture is concerned, we would be remiss if we did not mention the Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia Colorado. That´s right, Sedalia has a castle sitting high on a plateau over looking the town. It is a cross between western architecture and Old Scottish homes. The Cherokee was once a working ranch with over 3,000 acres. However today it is preserved open space. The castle is filled with 16th Century art collected by its previous owners. There are historic tours and teas through reservations. The property is a protected wildlife sanctuary.
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