Real Estate in Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins is the largest city in Larimer County and sits about an hour north of Denver, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado State University, a thriving craft-beer scene and a historic Old Town give it a distinct identity.

Housing ranges from historic homes near Old Town and campus to mid-century neighborhoods, townhomes and newer subdivisions on the south and east sides. Rental demand around the university is a major factor for investors, and Fort Collins is known for its extensive bike network and open space.

Because rules for rentals can be detailed, it is worth confirming licensing, occupancy limits and HOA restrictions before you underwrite a property. Jeffrey helps you review those details and run the numbers.

Fort Collins' median sale price is about $550,000 per Redfin, up roughly 0.9% from last year, with homes selling in about 50 days. Price per square foot runs about $258. That is above Greeley's roughly $423,000 and Loveland's roughly $500,000, but below Windsor's roughly $605,000.

Source: Redfin housing market data for Fort Collins, three months ending September 2026; accessed October 22, 2026. Homes sold in September: 598. These are medians for all home types that shift as new sales close, so use them as a guide, not an appraisal.

Fort Collins is served by I-25, College Avenue and the MAX bus rapid transit line, and the Poudre River Trail and extensive bike network are major amenities. Denver is roughly an hour south, and the foothills are close.

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