Old Town West
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado
Larimer County 80521
Old Town restaurants
Lima Coffee Roasters is a recent addition to the downtown landscape and serves baked goods and hot breakfast sandwiches along with locally roasted coffee. Little on Mountain is a popular night-out spot that serves dishes crafted with ingredients from nearby Colorado farms. Restaurant 415 has classic American fare from shrimp and grits to barbecue chicken sandwiches. Residents can stock up on groceries and daily essentials at the nearby Target and Lucky’s Market. The Larimer County Farmers’ Market has been serving the area for 50 years and is on the neighborhood’s east side every Saturday morning from mid-May to late October.
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Fish-scale siding and craftsman-style architecture
Colorful bungalows with fish-scale siding sit next to craftsman-style homes and American Foursquares. Most of the area’s houses were built between 1900 and 1910, and Victorian adornments are common. The average home in Old Town West costs around $250,000 more than the average Fort Collins home. Single-story homes with around 1,000 square feet range from $400,000 to $700,000, while renovated builds with over 1,500 square feet go for $1 million to $2.4 million.
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Nearby sports facilities and swimming spots
City Park lies just west of the neighborhood. The 85-acre park has baseball diamonds, tennis courts and multi-use sports fields, along with a nine-hole golf course and playground. The City Park Pool is open in the summer months and is home to three water slides and a splash pad. Sheldon Lake presents opportunities for anglers to reel in bass, trout, sunfish and catfish. A fishing license is required. Because of a vast trail system in Fort Collins, Old Town West, with a bike score of 93 out of 100, is a biker’s paradise. The Horsetooth Reservoir is a 6-mile drive west and is the most expansive outdoor recreation spot, especially among mountain bikers, in the Fort Collins area. “It’s one of the most popular places to go in the summer,” says Mike Sibbald, a local Realtor with Elevations Real Estate. “A lot of locals go every weekend, and people will even drive up from Denver for the day. Recreational cliff diving is really popular there.” The reservoir is surrounded by over 20 miles of hiking trails and, in the warmer months, visitors paddle board, fish, swim and tube on the water’s surface.
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Nearby public schools
Dunn Elementary School earns an A-minus overall grade from Niche. The B-minus-rated Lincoln Middle School has a wide range of extracurricular offerings, including clubs centered around Dungeons & Dragons, drama and chess. Poudre High School earns a B-plus grade. Students choose one of five academic pathways to guide their high school course selection, including agriculture and the environment, entrepreneurship and health sciences and human services. The Old Town Library has a maker space, a computer lab and regular programming for community members of all ages. Events include bilingual story times, family escape rooms and author readings.
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Driving to surrounding communities
Old Town West is bordered by South College Avenue, which can take locals 14 miles south to Loveland. Travelers can take Interstate 25 around 65 miles south to downtown Denver or 46 miles north to Cheyenne, Wyoming. There are also numerous MAX Transit bus stops along Laporte Avenue and West Mulberry Street.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shawna Blair
Shawna Blair
The Colorado RE Group LLC
(720) 677-0159
169 Total Sales
1 in Old Town West
$605,000 Price
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Chrissy Barker
Chrissy Barker
RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South
(720) 496-0876
134 Total Sales
1 in Old Town West
$600,000 Price
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Matthew Fugate
Matthew Fugate
Responds QuicklyThe Fugate Property Group
(970) 528-8060
97 Total Sales
1 in Old Town West
$440,000 Price
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Mark Valdez
Mark Valdez
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain, Realtors-Fort Collins
(970) 825-1495
121 Total Sales
2 in Old Town West
$492K - $850K Price Range
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Siduri Taylor
Siduri Taylor
Responds QuicklyC3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(970) 825-1125
83 Total Sales
1 in Old Town West
$925,000 Price
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Chris Doyle
Chris Doyle
Responds QuicklyGroup Harmony
(970) 900-3984
178 Total Sales
1 in Old Town West
$988,795 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Buckingham Park
Library Park
City Park
Civic Center Park
Farm At Lee Martinez Park
Oak Street Plaza
Lee martines park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Town West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Town West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Town West, Fort Collins sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Town West, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $755,000, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$950,000
Median Sale Price
$755,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$950,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$739,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$514
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
697
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,581
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,815
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,120
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 1011am - 1pm
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
1,712
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,425
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,263
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
77.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
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®
99
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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
Downtown Fort Collins
Abundant local shops and eateries at the center of Fort Collins
University North
An established Fort Collins neighborhood bordered by Colorado State University
City Park
Historic architecture near the biggest park in Fort Collins
University Park
An established Fort Collins community bordering Colorado State University
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