Cordera, Colorado Springs: Community Association & Buyer Guide

Quick answer: what is Cordera?

Cordera is a master-planned community within the city limits of Colorado Springs. Homes are part of the Cordera Community Association (CCA), a homeowners association that owns, maintains and operates common areas under the Declaration of CC&Rs described in the community FAQ; review the current governing documents for the address before you buy.

The Cordera HOA page states that the City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities provide the bulk of public safety and utility services for the community, while the association handles common-area maintenance, covenant enforcement, amenity management and related programs.

Verify before you buy: Confirm CCA documents, any service-area fees and the El Paso County tax bill for the exact address. Do not rely on a neighborhood name alone.

Geography: City of Colorado Springs

The Cordera Community Association FAQ states that Cordera is within the city limits of Colorado Springs and points readers to the City website for municipal services. Confirm jurisdiction for a specific parcel with the El Paso County Assessor.

The developer site places Cordera in the Briargate area of Colorado Springs. That is a location description from the developer; it is not a claim about any General Improvement District. Briargate GID ties for Cordera are UNVERIFIED on this page.

Cordera Community Association (CCA)

Per the CCA FAQ, every owner in Cordera is a member of the Cordera Community Association. The CCA is responsible for common areas, the community center, covenant compliance monitoring, capital planning and collection of assessments. The community management company named on the FAQ is MSI.

The FAQ states that each owner pays a base community assessment and may also pay an additional fee for services to a particular "service area". The HOA page and the FAQ PDF list different monthly community assessment figures for different years. We do not quote a dues amount here. Verify the current base assessment, any service-area fees and what they cover with the CCA / MSI before you buy.

Exterior improvements and many landscape changes require design review under the CCA process described in the FAQ. Request the current CC&Rs, rules, guidelines and budget with any offer.

City and utility services

The Cordera HOA page states that services such as fire and police protection, zoning enforcement and maintenance of transportation and utilities are performed by local government, and that the City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities provide the bulk of those public safety and utility services for Cordera.

Confirm current service providers for a specific address with the City and Colorado Springs Utilities.

Amenities named on the Cordera site

The Cordera community-features page describes a community center with a heated outdoor pool (including a splash zone and zero-depth entry), a three-lane lap pool and deck, and a renovated clubhouse. The same page names the 16-acre Wild Rumpus park and Fe Fi Fo Fum park, and highlights walking trails and a pedestrian underpass at Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard.

Access rules, hours and membership details can change. Confirm current amenity access with the CCA before you rely on any amenity in a purchase decision.

Schools: resource links only

The Cordera FAQ states that Cordera is located within Academy School District 20 (ASD20) and that ASD20 has two neighborhood schools in Cordera: Chinook Trail Elementary and Chinook Trail Middle School. It also states that many Cordera students attend Pine Creek High School and that the district offers a choice program.

Those statements are from the community FAQ, not an address-level assignment we verified independently. Verify the district and schools for the exact address with ASD20 (boundary map and school-choice resources). We do not rate schools or state assignments.

Property taxes and due diligence

El Paso County Assessor and Treasurer pages provide property search, tax-statement and mill-levy resources for county parcels.

We state no mill levy or tax amount. Pull the Assessor record and tax information for the specific parcel.

What to request before you offer

Confirm the parcel is in Cordera and inside Colorado Springs using the El Paso County Assessor record.

Request current CCA documents (CC&Rs, rules, guidelines, budget) and ask MSI / the CCA for the current base assessment and any service-area fees. Pull the El Paso County tax bill. Check school assignment by address with ASD20.

Buying in Colorado for the first time? Our home buyer guide walks through the steps. Comparing other Colorado Springs neighborhoods? See Flying Horse or Banning Lewis Ranch.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cordera inside the City of Colorado Springs?

Yes. Per the CCA FAQ dated 2023, Cordera is within the city limits of Colorado Springs. Confirm the parcel with the El Paso County Assessor, and verify current municipal details with the City.

What is the Cordera Community Association?

It is the homeowners association for Cordera. Per the CCA FAQ dated 2023, the CCA owns, maintains and operates common areas, manages the community center, monitors covenant compliance and collects assessments. Verify current CCA responsibilities and documents with the association before you buy.

How much are the HOA dues?

We do not state a current amount. Per the CCA FAQ dated 2023 and the HOA page, listed monthly community assessment figures differ by year, and some lots may also pay service-area fees. Verify the current base assessment and any service-area fees with the CCA / MSI before you buy.

Does Cordera have a metro district?

This guide does not identify a Cordera-specific metro district from the official pages reviewed. Confirm any special districts on the El Paso County tax bill and Assessor record for the address. Briargate GID ties are UNVERIFIED here.

Which schools serve Cordera?

Per the CCA FAQ dated 2023, the community is in Academy School District 20, with Chinook Trail Elementary and Chinook Trail Middle School named as neighborhood schools in Cordera, many students attending Pine Creek High School, and a district choice program available. Verify current details by address with ASD20; we do not state assignments or ratings.

What amenities does Cordera list?

The community-features page names a community center with pools, a renovated clubhouse, Wild Rumpus park (16 acres), Fe Fi Fo Fum park, walking trails and a pedestrian underpass at Briargate Parkway and Union Boulevard. Confirm access rules with the CCA.

How many homes are planned in Cordera?

Per the CCA FAQ dated 2023, a maximum of 2,500 units can be created and the number then planned upon completion was approximately 1,675. Confirm current build-out with the developer or CCA; do not treat those figures as a live inventory count.

Where should I search for listings?

Use a citywide Colorado Springs search (not a Cordera-only filter). Our Colorado Springs IDX results use the verified Colorado Springs city filter and are not limited to Cordera. The feed is REcolorado-based and may be incomplete because Pikes Peak MLS is not attached.

Related guides

Sources and editorial notes

This guide draws on public sources, facts checked November 5, 2026. Confirm details for any address before you buy.

• Cordera: Homeowners Association page
• Cordera: home page
• Cordera Community Association: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Cordera: Community Features
• City of Colorado Springs
• El Paso County Assessor
• El Paso County Treasurer
• Academy School District 20: home
• Academy School District 20: boundary map
• City of Colorado Springs (www)
• Ohana Style Realty: Colorado Springs homes search (citywide)
• Academy School District 20: School Choice
• El Paso County Treasurer: Mill Levies

Prepared by Ohana Style Realty. Ohana Style Realty, Littleton, Colorado. 720-706-1411. Neighborhood information is general, gathered from the public sources listed above, and is not legal, tax or insurance advice. Verify details for any address before you buy.