South College Heights
Mid-century architecture
Brick ranch-style homes and split levels comprise the community’s architectural scene, with most built between the late 1950s and early 1960s. Houses with around 1,500 square feet range from $400,000 to $550,000, while those with recent renovations and over 1,700 square feet sell for $550,000 to $750,000. The residential streets are connected by well-maintained sidewalks and houses sit close together on quarter-acre lots. The market in South College Heights is more competitive than the average Fort Collins neighborhood, with most homes sold within 30 days of being listed.Paved walking paths and a member-only pool
The South College Community Association pool is on Tulane Drive. The members-only pool hosts swim lessons and has a community swim team. During the summer, the association has events ranging from movie nights and holiday parties to Saturday morning yoga classes. Spring Park has baseball diamonds, multi-use sports fields and a playground. The 9-mile Spring Creek Trail passes through the park and connects a series of parks from Spring Canyon Park in the southwest to the Riverbend Ponds Natural Area in the northeast. The Gardens on Spring Creek is a mile west along the trail and is home to verdant botanical gardens, a butterfly garden with over 300 different species and an amphitheater that hosts live music.South College Avenue eateries
There is a wide variety of local businesses and convenient shopping options within a 1-mile radius of South College Heights. The Moot House serves classic pub fare from stuffed mushrooms to fish and chips with 30 beers on tap. La Creperie and French Bakery is a few doors down and has hand-crafted, authentic French pastries. The Foothills Shopping Mall has over 50 shops and restaurants, with recognizable chains like Chico’s and Athleta. Driving north on College Avenue brings shoppers to Old Town Square, the city’s most active hub for shopping and dining. Whole Foods Market and King Soopers are the closest options for stocking up on groceries.South College Heights public schools
O’Dea Elementary School lies in the center of the neighborhood and earns a B-plus overall grade from Niche. Lesher Middle School also earns a B-plus, with A-minus ratings for its academics and diversity. The A-minus-rated Fort Collins High School has a varied selection of extracurriculars, from banjo club and Knowledge Bowl to welding club and mock trial. Students can earn an associate degree while working toward a high school diploma by taking dual enrollment courses at Front Range Community College.Bus or bike across town
There are 25 different bus routes across the Fort Collins area, with a handful of stops just south of the neighborhood along East Drake Road. South College spans 3 miles north to downtown Fort Collins and 13 miles south to Loveland. Drivers can take Interstate 25 around 60 miles south to downtown Denver or 47 miles north to Cheyenne, Wyoming.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lorraine Schaeffer
Responds QuicklyNorthWest Real Estate
(970) 825-1725
37 Total Sales
1 in South College Heights
$395,000 Price
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Christie Juhl
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(970) 294-7812
54 Total Sales
1 in South College Heights
$480,000 Price
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Chrissy Barker
RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South
(720) 496-0876
131 Total Sales
1 in South College Heights
$585,000 Price
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Janet Leap
RE/MAX of Boulder
(720) 706-7274
189 Total Sales
2 in South College Heights
$530K - $540K Price Range
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Steve Balmer
Elevations Real Estate, LLC
(970) 666-6772
114 Total Sales
1 in South College Heights
$535,000 Price
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Meagan Griesel
Group Centerra
(970) 825-1648
139 Total Sales
1 in South College Heights
$584,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South College Heights | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South College Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South College Heights, Fort Collins sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South College Heights, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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