Lake Sherwood
1970s architecture and reservoir views
Most of the community’s homes were built in the 1970s and early 1980s, with split-level homes, Colonial Revivals and modern craftsmans making up the architectural scene. With an average price of $620,000, the neighborhood is pricier than the average Fort Collins Community. Houses with less than 2,500 square feet range from $550,000 to $650,000, and larger, renovated builds go from $675,000 to $900,000. Homes along the 40-acre Nelson Reservoir on the neighborhood’s south side can range from $1 million to $2.4 million. Houses sit on quarter-acre lots adorned with mature evergreens and aspens with fenced-in back yards are common.
Recreation on the Nelson Reservoir
Most of Lake Sherwood’s waterfront homes have private docks, and all residents can access the lake from the dock at the end of Silver Creek Drive for activities on the water, including kayaking and fishing. The Lake Sherwood HOA maintains a community clubhouse and outdoor pool, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Collindale Golf Course is a mile south and has verdant, pine-lined fairways and well-maintained greens. C.B. & Potts is in the course’s clubhouse and serves classic pub fare, beers and cocktails, with Sunday specials during football season. Warren Park is next door to the golf course and has facilities for tennis, basketball, soccer and baseball. The park also features a playground, picnic tables and a small pond.Dual enrollment at Front Range Community College
Shepardson Elementary School earns a B-plus overall grade from Niche. Boltz Middle School also receives a B-plus and has a diverse range of clubs and electives, from dancing and boxing club to Odyssey of the Mind, where students learn innovative and creative problem-solving skills. Fort Collins High School receives an A-minus grade and is listed as the third-best public high school in Larimer County according to Niche. High Schoolers can take courses with Front Range Community College to earn dual enrollment credits or to work toward their associate degree.Beverages for any time of day near Lake Sherwood
Shoppers can pick up their groceries and essentials at the nearby King Soopers or Sprouts Farmers Market. Genoa Coffee & Wine is open seven days a week and serves coffee, bagels, baked goods and more. Across the parking lot is William Oliver’s Colorado Pub & Eatery, which has American classics like bacon-wrapped jalapeños and pork belly sandwiches. The eatery is also known for its extensive whiskey menu, with over 200 varieties available, and hosts regular tasting events and classes. Kinn Thai Cuisine has traditional Thai dishes from tofu summer rolls to pineapple curry.
Transfort public transit
East Drake Road and South Lemay Avenue are both home to numerous Transfort bus stops. Lake Sherwood is a bikeable neighborhood, with a Bike Score of 76 out of 100, and Fort Collins has over 200 miles of bike lanes and trails. Commuters can take Lemay Avenue about 4 miles north to downtown Fort Collins, while Interstate 25 can take drivers 60 miles south to downtown Denver or 47 miles north to Cheyenne, Wyoming.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shawna Blair
The Colorado RE Group LLC
(720) 677-0159
166 Total Sales
1 in Lake Sherwood
$430,000 Price
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Ryan Magnus
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(970) 545-8229
89 Total Sales
1 in Lake Sherwood
$451,000 Price
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Brendan Mahoney
At Home Realty
(970) 698-7391
102 Total Sales
2 in Lake Sherwood
$325K - $600K Price Range
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Mike Sibbald
Elevations Real Estate, LLC
(970) 999-1084
57 Total Sales
1 in Lake Sherwood
$448,800 Price
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Jennifer Kelly
Keller Williams Realty NoCo
(970) 698-8025
235 Total Sales
2 in Lake Sherwood
$380K - $455K Price Range
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Zack Scott
Homestead Real Estate LLC
(814) 482-2483
105 Total Sales
1 in Lake Sherwood
$765,000 Price
Schools
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake Sherwood | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Sherwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Sherwood, Fort Collins sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Sherwood, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $565,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Very Bikeable
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Minimal Transit
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