With Rocky Mountain views to the west and downtown Fort Collins 4 miles to the northeast, the Brown Farm neighborhood is a short drive from both mountainous hiking trails and downtown shopping. “A lot of people like Brown Farm because it’s close to the foothills and Horsetooth,” says Brandon Bidwell, a Realtor with Windermere Real Estate. “I lived there for a while and liked being close to all the outdoor recreation sites.”
The subdivision was developed in the 1970s and ‘80s and sidewalks line its quiet cul-de-sac streets. Small front lots are landscaped with flowers, shrubbery and aspen. Cottonwood and pines also dot yards. Ranch-style homes, split-levels and Colonial Revivals line the streets of Brown Farm, and most houses feature fenced-in backyards and attached garages. Houses here tend to be more affordable compared to other Fort Collins communities, with price tags starting at $380,000 for 1,200-square-foot ranch-style homes. “The area is attractive to first-time homebuyers,” Bidwell says. “It’s not quite a college housing area, but recent Colorado State University graduates and young families are attracted to the slightly lower prices.” Fully renovated homes with over 2,000 square feet make up the market’s higher end with sales prices between $550,000 and $600,000. Additionally, houses sit close together on quarter-acre lots. .
From waterside recreation to hundreds of miles of hiking trails, Brown Farm residents have a catalog of outdoor offerings to choose from, all within a five-mile radius of the neighborhood. “There’s a lot of open space in Brown Farm where people walk their dogs,” Bidwell says. The Horsetooth Reservoir spans 6 miles just west of Fort Collins, running parallel to downtown, and is surrounded by nearly 2,000 acres of public outdoor space. The Horsetooth area features a campground and a marina. Visitors will find 14 hiking trails throughout the open space, including the 3-mile Horsetooth Falls Loop Trail. Anglers can cast a line from their boat or the Reservoir’s shore to reel in walleye, trout, bass or panfish. Between this expansive recreation area and Brown Farms, is the 18-hole Aggie Greens Disc Golf Course. The Pleasant Valley Lake Canal is a small tributary that runs between the community’s residential areas, and the dirt path that borders it is walkable.
The Drake Crossing Shopping Center lies at the intersection of South Taft Hill Road and Drake Road and features a Safeway, a Walgreens and a handful of eateries. Maya Cove offers pub fare in a laid-back setting, and patrons can be found enjoying a smoked brisket sandwich out on the patio. The restaurant also hosts trivia nights twice per month and live music every Thursday. Intersect Brewing has around 20 craft beers on tap that can be enjoyed alongside hand-made pizza and soft pretzels. The Holiday Twin Drive-in Theater is on the neighborhood’s west side, where moviegoers can catch a double feature while chowing down on burgers and nachos from the comfort of their cars.
Bauder Elementary School earns a B overall grade from Niche and offers after-school clubs like running, robotics and pottery. Next, students can attend the B-plus-rated Blevins Middle School, which is within walking distance of all Brown Farm homes. Rocky Mountain High School boasts an A-minus rating and Niche lists it among the top 20-best high schools for athletics in Colorado, with over 30 sports teams, from swimming and diving to Nordic skiing.
Residents can take Prospect Road east to Route 287 to reach downtown Fort Collins and Colorado State University in less than 10 minutes. Taft Hill Road also has a handful of bus stops served by Max Bus Rapid Transit.
Kelly Renz
Grey Rock Realty
(970) 292-6589
37 Total Sales
1 in Brown Farm
$530,000 Price
Shawna Blair
The Colorado RE Group LLC
(720) 677-0159
165 Total Sales
2 in Brown Farm
$482K - $541K Price Range
Joseph Penta
Penta Homes
(970) 545-7734
68 Total Sales
1 in Brown Farm
$446,000 Price
Dustin Khaffaji
RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South
(970) 620-9057
38 Total Sales
1 in Brown Farm
$545,000 Price
John Hanrahan
Group Harmony
(970) 632-7106
48 Total Sales
1 in Brown Farm
$526,000 Price
Steve Balmer
Elevations Real Estate, LLC
(970) 666-6772
107 Total Sales
1 in Brown Farm
$552,400 Price
On average, homes in Brown Farm, Fort Collins sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Brown Farm, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $532,450, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Laid-back Fort Collins suburb near the Horsetooth Reservoir
Duplexes and condos a short drive from the Horsetooth Reservoir
A small Fort Collins community near the Horsetooth Reservoir
Protected natural areas and 1980s architecture 1 mile from CSU
Rocky Mountain views and quiet streets in West Fort Collins
