Why Live in Scotch Pines
Scotch Pines in Fort Collins offers a mix of single-family homes and condo complexes, featuring Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes, and split-level houses from the 1970s and 1980s. Homes typically have two-car garages and fenced-in backyards, while condos range from two to three bedrooms. The neighborhood is known for its walkability, particularly to the Scotch Pines Village Shopping Center, which includes a Sprouts Farmers Market, Great Harvest Bread Co., Island Grill, and Elevation 5003 Distillery. For additional groceries, Whole Foods and King Soopers are 2 miles west on South College Avenue. Leisure Park, located just west of the residential area, offers a basketball court, playground, and open field space. The Collindale Golf Course provides an 18-hole course and a clubhouse restaurant. Residents can also enjoy the nearby Spring Creek Trail and over 100 miles of biking and hiking trails within 15 miles of Fort Collins. Downtown Fort Collins is a 3-mile drive north on College Avenue, and the city boasts over 200 miles of bike lanes and 25 bus routes. Schools in the area include the highly rated O’Dea Elementary School, Boltz Middle School, and Fort Collins High School, all of which offer strong academic programs and various extracurricular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scotch Pines a good place to live?
Scotch Pines is a good place to live. Scotch Pines is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Scotch Pines is a suburban neighborhood. Scotch Pines has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 22.8 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $73,927 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 43.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Scotch Pines are renters, with 70.7% of residents renting and 29.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Scotch Pines can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Scotch Pines neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Scotch Pines?
The median home price in Scotch Pines is $322,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,610 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in Scotch Pines. The average household income in Scotch Pines is $74K.
What are the best public schools in Scotch Pines?
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Are home prices dropping in Scotch Pines?
Yes, home prices in Scotch Pines are down 12% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Scotch Pines, CO
On average, homes in Scotch Pines, Fort Collins sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Scotch Pines, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $322,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$322,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$548,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$286,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$322,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%