Named for the four streets that encircle it — Prospect Road, Overland Trail, Elizabeth Street and Taft Hill Road — the P.O.E.T. neighborhood is just 2 miles from the Horsetooth Reservoir, one of the most popular spots for outdoor recreation in Fort Collins. P.O.E.T. is 3 miles southwest of downtown Fort Collins, and just 2 miles from Colorado State University.
The Horsetooth Reservoir has 1,900 surface acres and 25 miles of shoreline and is a hot spot for swimming, boating, fishing and paddle boarding in the summer months. “It draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors every year,” says Mike Sibbald, a local Realtor with Elevations Real Estate. “While people do travel in from out of town, it’s not just a tourist attraction. We have a very active community here in Fort Collins, and lots of locals use the area’s trails for their daily runs and bike rides. When CSU is in session, it's a popular spot among college students on the weekends.” The water is surrounded by 2,000 acres of public land, home to campgrounds, over 20 miles of mountainous hiking and biking trails and plentiful picnic spots. Overland Park lies in the center of the neighborhood and has facilities for baseball, tennis, basketball and soccer, along with a playground, picnic area and walking path. The path winds around a small pond, where anglers can fish for black crappies, rainbow trout and bluegill. Avery Park is also nearby, with a playground, basketball court and open field space. The Red Fox Meadows Natural Area has a mile of soft surface trails. Poudre Libraries hosts its Art in the Great Outdoors events for local teens in the natural area’s outdoor classroom.
P.O.E.T. has a more competitive market compared to surrounding neighborhoods, and most homes are sold within a month of being listed. Houses sit on quarter-acre lots, and most back yards are separated by privacy fences. Ranch-style homes and condos with less than 2,000 square feet range from $300,000 to $500,000, while larger split-level homes and Colonial Revivals sell for $550,000 to the upper $700,000s.
There is a small shopping center in the community’s northeastern corner, at the intersection of South Taft Hill Road and West Elizabeth Street, home to King Soopers and a selection of small businesses. White Tree Sushi and Asian Cuisine has a mixture of Japanese and Korean dishes, from bulgogi, a traditional Korean-style steak, to hand-crafted sushi rolls. Cups Community Coffee is a family owned cafe serving hot breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and made-to-order coffee and smoothies. Around the corner, Mythmaker Brewing has around 15 rotating craft beers on tap, with regular trivia nights and food trucks every Wednesday.
Bauder Elementary School is just south of the neighborhood and earns a B overall grade from Niche. Blevins Middle School, home of the Bruins, has a B-plus grade. Rocky Mountain High School receives an A-minus grade. The high school also has a wide variety of visual arts courses, from jewelry making to digital drawing and painting. Students can earn college credits before graduating high school by taking dual enrollment courses at Front Range Community College.
The neighborhood includes some of the 200 miles of biking lanes and trails throughout the Fort Collins area. The biker’s paradise has a Bike Score of 93 out of 100. Each of P.O.E.T.’s different namesake streets are dotted with Transfort bus stops, including 25 routes across the city.
Joseph Penta
Penta Homes
(970) 545-7734
65 Total Sales
1 in P.O.E.T.
$483,000 Price
Andy Hawbaker
Coldwell Banker Realty-NOCO
(970) 699-3544
84 Total Sales
1 in P.O.E.T.
$505,000 Price
Jimmy Stewart
Real
(970) 699-4192
193 Total Sales
2 in P.O.E.T.
$380K - $658K Price Range
Byron Becerril
eXp Realty LLC
(970) 632-6406
30 Total Sales
1 in P.O.E.T.
$525,000 Price
John Feeney
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(970) 999-1592
84 Total Sales
2 in P.O.E.T.
$525,000 Price Range
Sarah Schilz
RE/MAX Advanced Inc.
(970) 545-7875
52 Total Sales
1 in P.O.E.T.
$425,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | P.O.E.T. | US |
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| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in P.O.E.T., Fort Collins sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in P.O.E.T., Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $510,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$525,000
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Median Sale Price
$510,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
37
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$315
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Number of Homes
968
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Number of Homes for Sale
11
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Median Year Built
1976
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Months of Supply
3.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,651
Below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,801
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,031
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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$542,000
Updated ranch on a mature, tree-shaded lot. Living room with brick wood-burning fireplace, built-in shelving, reifinished hardwood floors. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, ample cabinetry. 3 main-level bedrooms, 3/4 full updated bath. Finished basement adds wet bar, with 2 bedrooms and full bath, flex room, and laundry/utility room. Covered front porch, fully fenced backyard, patio,
Slava Bakhour A Step Above Realty
$2,785 per month
$2,500 per month
$2,200 per month
$1,900 per month
$2,300 per month
$1,550 per month
$1,991 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
9
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Median Rent
$2,200
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,400
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,400
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,800
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,800
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Median Condo Rent
$1,725
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,725
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Total Population
2,668
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Median Age
31
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Population Density
9 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$65,688
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$80,866
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High School Graduates
98.1%
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College Graduates
54.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
12.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
16''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
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Annual Snowfall
35''
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A Fort Collins suburb near the Horsetooth Reservoir
Protected natural areas and 1980s architecture 1 mile from CSU