Why Live in Highlander Heights
Highlander Heights in Fort Collins is a neighborhood characterized by brick ranch-style homes and split-levels built in the 1960s and early 1970s. Lot sizes range from 7,000 square feet to a quarter acre, with many homes featuring updated interiors. The area is slightly more expensive than the average Fort Collins neighborhood. Edora Park, adjacent to Riffenburgh Elementary School, offers 70 acres of sports facilities, picnic areas, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The Spring Creek Trail, which runs through the park, connects to the 21-mile Poudre River Trail, providing extensive biking and walking paths. The Park Central shopping center features local businesses like East Moon Asian Bistro, Obee’s, and Rally King Brewing. Highlander Heights is highly bike-friendly, with a Bike Score of 95 and access to numerous trails and bike lanes. Public transportation is available via Transfort bus stops on East Prospect Road and Lemay Avenue. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Riffenburgh Elementary School, Lesher Middle School, and Fort Collins High School, which offers an Associate Degree Pathway for dual enrollment courses. Local grocery stores include Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Sprouts Farmers Market. The crime rate in Highlander Heights is lower than the national average, making it a safer area compared to many other neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highlander Heights a good place to live?
Highlander Heights is a good place to live. Highlander Heights is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with minimal transit options. Highlander Heights is a suburban neighborhood. Highlander Heights has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $76,467 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 48.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Highlander Heights are renters, with 57.7% of residents renting and 42.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Highlander Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Highlander Heights neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Highlander Heights?
The median home price in Highlander Heights is $2,025,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $405,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $10,500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $450K a year to afford the median home price in Highlander Heights. The average household income in Highlander Heights is $76K.
What are the best public schools in Highlander Heights?
The best public schools that serve Highlander Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Highlander Heights?
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Home Trends in Highlander Heights, CO
On average, homes in Highlander Heights, Fort Collins sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlander Heights, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $2,000,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,000,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,000,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,312
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$2,025,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
