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Old Prospect Home for Sale

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    $623,500 Open Sat 12PM - 2PM

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,606 Sq Ft

    511 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525

    Old-Town charm just steps from CSU & downtown! This beautifully 3-bed, 2-bath cottage (with optional an 4th bedroom; currently dining area) captures the warmth of a quaint small-town home yet offers modern convenience - including a versatile loft/playroom, open living space, and a fully fenced, landscaped yard with a shed to store all your yard tools. Walk to shops, restaurants, trails, and

    Stephanie Woodard eXp Realty LLC

    511 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Why Live in Old Prospect

Old Prospect in Fort Collins is a neighborhood featuring homes primarily built between the 1930s and 1960s, with bungalows and ranch-style houses on 8,000-square-foot lots. The area is known for its outdoor recreation, with the CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens showcasing a variety of flowers and the Spring Creek Trail offering a 9-mile paved path through several parks. Spring Park includes baseball diamonds, a playground and a soccer field, while the Gardens on Spring Creek features botanical gardens, a butterfly house and an amphitheater hosting the Live at the Gardens concert series. South College Avenue, just west of the neighborhood, provides access to numerous dining options such as Saigon Grill, Nick’s Restaurant and Bar and Prost Brewing Co. and Biergarten. For groceries, residents can visit nearby Whole Foods Market and King Soopers. Old Town, located 2 miles north, is a popular destination for shopping and dining, especially during the school year when college students frequent the area. The highly rated Fort Collins High School offers strong academic programs and unique extracurricular activities. The MAX Transit bus system services the neighborhood, and Interstate 25 connects drivers to Boulder and downtown Denver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Prospect a good place to live?
Old Prospect is a good place to live. Old Prospect is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Old Prospect is a suburban neighborhood. Old Prospect has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.2 people per acre and a median age of 30. The average household income is $91,016 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 64.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Old Prospect are renters, with 72.7% of residents renting and 27.3% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Old Prospect can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Old Prospect neighborhood guide.
Is Old Prospect, CO a safe neighborhood?
Old Prospect, CO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Old Prospect?
The median home price in Old Prospect is $475,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,280 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $98K a year to afford the median home price in Old Prospect. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Old Prospect is $91K.
What are the best public schools in Old Prospect?
The best public schools that serve Old Prospect are:
What are the best private schools in Old Prospect?
The best private schools that serve Old Prospect are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Old Prospect, Fort Collins, CO?
The most popular zip codes in Old Prospect, Fort Collins, CO include 80524, 80525, 80526, 80521 and 80528.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Old Prospect, Fort Collins, CO?
The most popular neighborhoods near Old Prospect, Fort Collins, CO are Indian Hills, University Acres, Scotch Pines, Old Town and University North.
Are home prices dropping in Old Prospect?
Yes, home prices in Old Prospect are down 15% in the last 12 months.

Home Trends in Old Prospect, CO

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$447,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$410
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
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