Why Live in Fairbrooke
Fairbrooke, located in Fort Collins, features modern traditional, craftsman, and ranch-style homes built in the 1980s and '90s. These homes typically include attached two-car garages, quarter-acre lots, and fenced-in yards, ranging from 1,700 to 3,000 square feet. The neighborhood also offers three and four-bedroom condos along Northbrook Drive. Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities with nearby Horsetooth Reservoir, which boasts 25 miles of shoreline and 1,900 surface acres for fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding, as well as over 20 miles of hiking and biking trails. Red Fox Meadows Natural Area provides a mile of trails and a protected habitat, while Rolland Moore Park offers facilities for multiple sports and connects to the 9-mile Spring Creek Trail. For entertainment, the Holiday Twin Drive-in Theater is a local landmark, and Drake Crossing Shopping Center provides convenient shopping and dining options, including Maya Cove and Intersect Brewing. Fairbrooke is primarily car-dependent but has a Bike Score of 83, with several Transfort bus stops along West Prospect Road. The neighborhood is approximately 4 miles from downtown Fort Collins. Schools in the area include the highly rated Blevins Middle School and Rocky Mountain High School, which offer a range of extracurricular activities and advanced coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairbrooke a good place to live?
Fairbrooke is a good place to live. Fairbrooke is considered very car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Fairbrooke is a suburban neighborhood. Fairbrooke has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.6 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $76,197 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 66.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairbrooke are home owners, with 35.8% of residents renting and 64.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairbrooke can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairbrooke neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairbrooke?
The median home price in Fairbrooke is $399,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $89K a year to afford the median home price in Fairbrooke. The average household income in Fairbrooke is $76K.
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Home Trends in Fairbrooke, CO
On average, homes in Fairbrooke, Fort Collins sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairbrooke, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $448,990, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$448,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$352,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,440,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$438
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%