Highlander Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado
Larimer County 80524
1960s ramblers
The houses of Highlander Heights were built throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, with brick ranch-style homes and split-levels making up most of the architectural scene. Lot sizes range from 7,000 square feet to a quarter acre, and yards are dotted with evergreen trees, oaks and aspens. Prices fluctuate with lot sizes and renovations, with many houses having undergone interior updates. within the last 15 years. Prices range from $500,000 to $780,000, making the neighborhood slightly more expensive than the average Fort Collins Neighborhood.Plentiful sports facilities at Edora Park
Edora Park borders Riffenburgh Elementary School and is home to 70 acres of sports facilities, picnic space and children’s play equipment. The park has an 18-hole disc golf course, where the North Gate Disc Golf Club plays on Tuesday evenings. The Edora Community Garden has reservable 15-square-foot lots where locals can grow and harvest their own produce. The Spring Creek Trail passes through Edora Park and runs for 9-miles alongside Spring Creek. A mile east of the park, the trail intersects with the Poudre River Trail, a 21-mile paved-trail system spanning from Fort Collins east to Windsor and Greeley. “From pretty much anywhere in the city, you can reach a paved trail within a 10-minute bike ride,” says Amy Houlton, a local Realtor with the Houlton Home Team. “It’s why we are one of the top-rated cities in Colorado for bikers.”Dual enrollment courses in the Poudre School District
Riffenburgh Elementary School lies just south of the neighborhood and earns a B-plus grade from Niche. Also with a B-plus, Lesher Middle School has a unique selection of extracurricular offerings, from rock climbing club to Girls who Code, an organization that aims to lessen the gender gap in technology professions through summer programs and clubs. Fort Collins High School has an A-minus rating and, according to Niche and is the third-best public high school in Larimer County. The school’s Associate Degree Pathway allows students to take dual enrollment courses at Front Range Community College and finish 12th grade with both a High School diploma and associate degree.A biker's paradise
Highlander Heights earns a 95 out of 100 Bike Score and is considered a biker’s paradise, including easy access to nearby biking trails and the bike lanes along South Lemay Avenue. There are a few Transfort bus stops surrounding the neighborhood, specifically on East Prospect Road and Lemay Avenue.Local restaurants at Park Central
The Park Central shopping center is in the neighborhood’s southwest corner and has a handful of local businesses. East Moon Asian Bistro serves classic Thai and Vietnamese dishes from stir-fried rice noodles to Thai green curry. Obee’s offers made-to-order subs, salads and soups. A few doors down, Rally King Brewing has over 20 rotating craft beers on tap and is a popular spot for watching sports. The brewery’s owner, Matt Kriewall, has won 89 home brewing awards over a 12-year span, including the Great American Beer Challenge’s Best of Show Award. Nearby grocery stores include Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart and Sprouts Farmers Market.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Janet Leap
Janet Leap
RE/MAX of Boulder
(720) 706-7274
187 Total Sales
2 in Highlander Heights
$1,100,000 Price Range
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Zack Scott
Zack Scott
Homestead Real Estate LLC
(814) 482-2483
107 Total Sales
1 in Highlander Heights
$600,000 Price
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Sam Moes
Sam Moes
Responds QuicklyRoots Real Estate
(970) 698-8718
176 Total Sales
3 in Highlander Heights
$525K - $780K Price Range
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Sam Chhor
Sam Chhor
Responds QuicklyScott Realty Co.
(970) 972-1371
40 Total Sales
3 in Highlander Heights
$900K - $1M Price Range
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Paula Hawe
Paula Hawe
Responds QuicklyGroup Mulberry
(970) 698-7617
52 Total Sales
2 in Highlander Heights
$451K - $504K Price Range
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Bogdan Kaleta
Bogdan Kaleta
RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South
(970) 698-9129
53 Total Sales
1 in Highlander Heights
$925,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Buckingham Park
Library Park
City Park
Oak Street Plaza
Edora Park
Spring Creek Trail
Kingfisher Point
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highlander Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highlander Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlander Heights, Fort Collins sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlander Heights, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $601,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$579,800
Median Sale Price
$601,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$599,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
302
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,043
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,707
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$849,900
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,306 Sq Ft
- 1320 S Lemay Ave
- New 20 days ago
Welcome to 1320 S Lemay Ave, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated home located just minutes from downtown Fort Collins, CSU, parks, and top-rated schools. This property offers both comfort and value with over $42,000 in recent upgrades, making it a fantastic opportunity for homeowners. Step inside to find a warm, inviting interior with an additional room ($2,000 value) ideal for a
Michael Brena Keller Williams Realty Downtown LLC
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,209
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,107
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,467
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
48.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Prospect at Spring Meadows
Neighborhood with a nature preserve and bike trail close to Old Town Fort Collins
East Dale
A bikeable Fort Collins community just a mile from Old Town
Parkwood East
A south Fort Collins community in the Sustainable Neighborhoods Network
Stonehenge
A quiet Fort Collins suburb moments away from Edora Park and Old Town
Edora Acres
A small residential pocket bordering the 65-acre Edora Park
University Acres
A convenient Fort Collins suburb 2 miles from downtown
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