Nelson Farm
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado
Larimer County 80525
1970s architecture in Nelson Farm
The community’s winding residential streets and cul-de-sacs feature Colonial Revivals, split-levels and brick ranch-style homes sitting on neatly manicured quarter-acre lots. Many yards have low-water-use landscaping and fenced-in back lots. Steeply slanted roofs are common, along with attached two-car garages. Most of the neighborhood’s homes are between 2,500 and 3,500 square feet, allowing for more space compared to communities in Fort Collins’s west end. “You can get more bang for your buck here,” says Kyle Basnar, a local Realtor with The Group Inc. “Homes have more square footage and bigger yards, plus the neighborhood is basically bookended in the east and west by grocery stores. People like being in walking distance of the nearby shops.” Houses with less than 2,000 square feet in the northwest corner of the neighborhood range from $520,000 to $650,000, while larger, renovated builds can cost between $700,000 and $1.1 million.
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Public golf courses and trails that wind through Fort Collins
The 18-hole Collindale Golf Course is just south of Nelson Farm and, along with its well-maintained greens, is home to C.B. & Potts, a clubhouse restaurant that serves pub fare, beer and hand-crafted cocktails. Warren Park is right next door, with a large playground, sports facilities and a pond. In the spring, the park plays host to the Warren Park Youth Baseball League. At the corner of Norwood Lane and Centennial Road are three tennis courts and an outdoor pool maintained by the Nelson Farm HOA, which hosts swim lessons and the Nelson Farm Gators Swim Team, along with community pool parties for summer holidays and the start of the school year. Spencer Park is across Lemay Avenue and has green space and picnic tables. It is also home to the historic Nelson Farm milk house, a small stone structure built by Nelson in 1880, the last remaining piece of the dairy farm. “The Power Trail runs along the neighborhood’s east side, which is a huge plus,” Basnar says. “Walkers and bikers can hop on the trail and connect to dozens of miles of paths that wind throughout Fort Collins and east to Greeley.”
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Dual credit opportunities at Fort Collins High
Shepardson Elementary School is on the neighborhood’s south side and earns a B-plus overall grade from Niche. Boltz Middle School, also with a B-plus grade, offers a dual language immersion program for students who began dual language learning at the elementary level. Fort Collins High School receives an A-minus overall grade, and students can participate in the Associates Degree Pathway program to earn dual credit with Front Range Community College and graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.
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Using Lemay Avenue
From the Transfort bus stop on Lemay Avenue, commuters can access the city’s 25 bus routes. Most residents are car-reliant and can take Lemay 4 miles north to downtown Fort Collins.
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The expansive Foothills shopping center
South College Avenue is about a mile west of Nelson Farm and is home to Foothills, the largest shopping mall in the Fort Collins area, with around 30 stores and over a dozen eateries. Smokin Fins serves a combination of seafood, sushi rolls and burgers. Retreat Bakery Bar is family owned and has small batch baked goods that change with the seasons, along with teas and coffee. Nearby spots for groceries include King Soopers and Sprouts Farmers Market.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Lane
Stephanie Lane
RE/MAX Alliance-Loveland
(970) 698-8517
114 Total Sales
1 in Nelson Farm
$806,500 Price
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Jennifer Kelly
Jennifer Kelly
Keller Williams Realty NoCo
(970) 698-8025
235 Total Sales
1 in Nelson Farm
$525,000 Price
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Matthew Fugate
Matthew Fugate
Responds QuicklyThe Fugate Property Group
(970) 528-8060
97 Total Sales
1 in Nelson Farm
$621,000 Price
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Paul Schnaitter
Paul Schnaitter
Responds QuicklyGroup Centerra
(970) 698-8501
181 Total Sales
1 in Nelson Farm
$806,500 Price
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Chris Doyle
Chris Doyle
Responds QuicklyGroup Harmony
(970) 900-3984
179 Total Sales
1 in Nelson Farm
$695,000 Price
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Andria Porter-Stashak
Andria Porter-Stashak
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams-DTC
(719) 888-4216
162 Total Sales
1 in Nelson Farm
$740,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Shepherdson Elementary Park
Village East Park
Leisure Park
Stewart Case Park
Warren Park
Spring Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Nelson Farm | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Nelson Farm Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nelson Farm, Fort Collins sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Nelson Farm, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $704,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$700,000
Median Sale Price
$704,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$694,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$266
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
361
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,428
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
846
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,312
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,663
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
69%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 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.
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A waterfront community with HOA-maintained amenities
Meadows East
A Fort Collins suburb near large parks and miles of trails
Collindale
A midtown community near expansive shopping amenities with a public golf course
Village East
A midtown Fort Collins community near College Avenue shops
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