Centrally located between sweeping parks and the restaurants and conveniences of South College Avenue, Mission Hills is a quaint community with beautifully landscaped yards and streets shaded by mature trees, just 3 miles south of downtown Fort Collins.
The architectural scene here is comprised of split-levels, bi-levels and Colonial Revivals built in the mid-to-late 1970s. Single-family homes range from $500,000 to $900,000. There is a selection of one and two-bedroom condo units along Columbia Road ranging from $220,000 to $310,000. Many of the yards in Mission Hills feature native plants and low-water-use landscaping in efforts to reduce water waste in the arid Front Range climate. The City of Fort Collins has numerous programs encouraging eco-friendly gardening and landscaping, including the Xeriscape Incentive Program, which grants up to $1,000 to homeowners who convert high-water turf grass to low-water landscaping. The city also offers discounts for building garden boxes and rebates for water-efficient irrigation systems.
O’Dea Elementary School and Lesher Middle School earn A-minus overall grades from Niche. Lesher Middle, home of the Vikings, has been an International Baccalaureate school for over 20 years. Its goal is to promote inquiry-based and contextual learning that encourages students to expand their problem-solving skills and think about questions on a global level. Fort Collins High School also receives an A-minus and, according to Niche, is the third-best public high school in Larimer County.
Edora Park is a mile northeast of the neighborhood and has facilities for baseball, soccer, tennis and horseshoe. The park’s 18-hole disc golf course serves as the main course for the North Gate Disc Golf Club. Additionally, Edora Park features a playground, a skate park and a community garden. “There are over 200 miles of bikeable surfaces throughout the area, including paved paths, mountain biking trails and bike lanes,” says Mike Sibbald, a local Realtor with Elevations Real Estate. “It’s quite easy to access downtown Fort Collins by bike from practically every neighborhood in the city. I take my bike to work most days, and that’s a common practice around here.” The Spring Creek Trail is a 9-mile paved path that connects many Fort Collins parks while winding along its namesake tributary. Spring Park is a mile away via the trail and has baseball diamonds, a soccer field, picnic tables and a playground.
The Gardens on Spring Creek is a popular outdoor space with botanical gardens, a butterfly house and an amphitheater. The pavilion hosts various concerts and events throughout the year, including the September Concerts at the Gardens series and the Live at the Gardens Summer Concert Series.
The Scotch Pines Village Shopping Center is just a half mile south of Mission Hills and has a Sprouts Farmers Market and a handful of local restaurants. Retreat Bakery Bar is a family-owned cafe serving coffee and seasonal, small-batch baked goods. College Avenue is a short drive west and is lined with shops and restaurants, including La Creperie & French Bakery and The Moot House, where patrons can savor classic pub fare. King Soopers and Whole Foods Market are also nearby.
Though there are a few nearby Transfort bus stops along Lemay Avenue, many people rely on cars for travel. The city is also known for being bike-friendly, with over 200 miles of bike trails and lanes and a Bike Score of 85 out of 100. Residents can take College Avenue 3 miles north to downtown Fort Collins. The closest hospital is the UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, just over 1 mile away, and the nearest airport is the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, about 12 miles from the community.
Steve Balmer
Elevations Real Estate, LLC
(970) 666-6772
107 Total Sales
1 in Mission Hills
$610,000 Price
Joshua Chapel
Coldwell Banker Realty- Fort Collins
(970) 698-7936
72 Total Sales
1 in Mission Hills
$264,500 Price
Kyle Basnar
Group Mulberry
(970) 698-8150
334 Total Sales
3 in Mission Hills
$208K - $695K Price Range
Scott Lowe
Grey Rock Realty
(970) 900-3083
78 Total Sales
3 in Mission Hills
$555K - $665K Price Range
Kennan Razey
Group Mulberry
(970) 672-4896
124 Total Sales
3 in Mission Hills
$225K - $570K Price Range
Ryan Jenkins
Grey Rock Realty
(970) 900-2153
114 Total Sales
3 in Mission Hills
$555K - $665K Price Range
On average, homes in Mission Hills, Fort Collins sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Hills, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 59% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Evergreen-lined streets and nearby shopping centers in midtown Fort Collins
A quiet Fort Collins suburb dotted with maple and cottonwood trees
Neighborhood with a nature preserve and bike trail close to Old Town Fort Collins
A midtown Fort Collins community just minutes from convenient shopping centers
A quiet Fort Collins suburb moments away from Edora Park and Old Town
Mid-century architecture and miles of trails near CSU