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Old Prospect

Old Prospect

Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado

Larimer County 80525

$584,626 Average Value
$446 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A residential pocket near CSU

Less than a mile from Colorado State University’s campus, Old Prospect is an established residential enclave within close proximity to university attractions and miles of paved walking trails.
Colorado State University adds additional 30,000 residents around Old Prospect.
Colorado State University adds additional 30,000 residents around Old Prospect.
You can enjoy bike paths along Prospect and Remington St in Old Prospect.
You can enjoy bike paths along Prospect and Remington St in Old Prospect.
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Mid-century ranch-style homes

Most of the area’s houses were built between the 1930s and 1960s. Bungalows and ranch-style homes sit close together on 8,000-square-foot lots, with fenced-in back yards and attached garages. Home prices range from $400,000 to $750,000. Bungalows with less than 1,000 square feet in need of renovations can hit the market for $400,000 to $500,000, while larger, renovated builds range from $550,000 to $750,000.
Homes throughout Old Prospect feature large shade trees throughout.
Homes throughout Old Prospect feature large shade trees throughout.
You may be able to find a duplex perfect for a rental property around Old Prospect.
You may be able to find a duplex perfect for a rental property around Old Prospect.
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Nearby gardens and trails

There are numerous outdoor recreation areas within walking distance of Old Prospect. “The CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens are beautiful,” says April Neuhaus, a local Realtor with Neuhaus Real Estate. “It’s open to the public, with hundreds of varieties of flowers planted throughout.” The gardens are maintained by CSU's Department of Horticulture, with the goal of testing how different flora may fare in the unique Front Range environment of the Rocky Mountains.

The Spring Creek Trail is a 9-mile paved path that passes through a handful of Fort Collins Parks alongside its namesake, Spring Creek, from Spring Canyon Community Park to the Poudre River Trail. Spring Park has baseball diamonds, a soccer field and a playground. The Gardens on Spring Creek is a mile west. It has 12-acres of outdoor botanical gardens, a butterfly house with over 300 winged species and an amphitheater. Each summer, the stage hosts the Live at the Gardens concert series. The Lagoon Summer Concert Series is a free weekly event put on by CSU, where students and community members gather on campus for live music and food from local vendors.
The Spring Creek Trail is a family friendly trail that runs through Fort Collins.
The Spring Creek Trail is a family friendly trail that runs through Fort Collins.
Spring Park has a memorial to those fire fighters who served 9-11.
Spring Park has a memorial to those fire fighters who served 9-11.
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Public schools of Old Prospect

O'Dea Elementary School is a mile south of the neighborhood’s residential streets and earns a B-plus grade from Niche. Lesher Middle School also receives a B-plus rating and offers a unique selection of extracurriculars, including River Watch, where students collect and analyze water samples from Spring Creek to better understand their local tributary. Fort Collins High School earns an A-minus grade and partners with Front Range Community College for dual enrollment courses. High schoolers can also participate in the work-based learning program to garner experience in local workplaces with businesses like the Bank of Colorado and Colorado Health Systems.
O'Dea Elementary School serves over 425 students from K-5th grade.
O'Dea Elementary School serves over 425 students from K-5th grade.
Lesher Middle School is rated the 6th best middle school in Larimer County.
Lesher Middle School is rated the 6th best middle school in Larimer County.
Fort Collins High School received an A- from Niche.
Fort Collins High School received an A- from Niche.
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Transfort public transit can be found on Prospect street.
Transfort public transit can be found on Prospect street.

MAX Transit

The MAX Transit bus system has stops along East Prospect Road and South College Avenue. Interstate 25 can take drivers 45 miles to Boulder or 63 miles to downtown Denver.

College Avenue restaurants

South College Avenue runs just west of Old Prospect’s residential streets, allowing convenient access to dozens of restaurants and businesses. Saigon Grill serves classic Vietnamese cuisine and, next door, Nick’s Restaurant and Bar specializes in New York-style pizzas and Italian staples from chicken piccata to calamari. The Colorado Room is a bar and grill that make sandwiches with an outdoor patio. Taqueria Los Comales crafts signature tacos. Prost Brewing Co. and Biergarten has authentic German lagers and ales. Additionally, Whole Foods Market and King Soopers are nearby options for groceries and other essentials.

Driving 2 miles north on College Avenue takes residents to Old Town, the city’s active shopping and dining district. “Most people in Fort Collins head to Old Town for drinks or dinner out,” Neuhaus says. “There are tons of options, and many businesses that have been around for decades. Plus, when college kids are in town during the school year, bars have special happy-hour deals on weeknights.”
Taqueria Los Comales is a local favorite for Mexican food on the northwest edge of Old Prospect.
Taqueria Los Comales is a local favorite for Mexican food on the northwest edge of Old Prospect.
Whole Foods Market one of the few grocery stores on the western edge of Old Prospect.
Whole Foods Market one of the few grocery stores on the western edge of Old Prospect.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Matthew Fugate

    Matthew Fugate

    Responds Quickly

    The Fugate Property Group

    (970) 528-8060

    97 Total Sales

    1 in Old Prospect

    $380,000 Price

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  • Janet Leap

    Janet Leap

    RE/MAX of Boulder

    (720) 706-7274

    187 Total Sales

    1 in Old Prospect

    $555,000 Price

    Janet Leap
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  • Jimmy Stewart

    Jimmy Stewart

    Coldwell Banker Realty-NOCO

    (970) 699-4192

    217 Total Sales

    1 in Old Prospect

    $505,000 Price

    Jimmy Stewart
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  • Tammy Fisher

    Tammy Fisher

    eXp Realty - Loveland

    (970) 999-1255

    101 Total Sales

    1 in Old Prospect

    $550,000 Price

    Tammy Fisher
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  • Chris Doyle

    Chris Doyle

    Responds Quickly

    Group Harmony

    (970) 900-3984

    179 Total Sales

    1 in Old Prospect

    $520,000 Price

    Chris Doyle
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  • Sam Moes

    Sam Moes

    Responds Quickly

    Roots Real Estate

    (970) 698-8718

    175 Total Sales

    2 in Old Prospect

    $373,000 Price Range

    Sam Moes
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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Old Prospect US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Old Prospect Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Old Prospect, Fort Collins sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Prospect, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $496,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$515,000
Median Sale Price
$496,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$505,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$446

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
234
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,354
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,729
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
739
Median Age
30
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$61,277
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,016

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
64.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
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®

100 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Matthew Fugate
Matthew Fugate
The Fugate Property Group
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