Between Colorado State University’s expansive campus and the active streets of downtown Fort Collins is the residential neighborhood of University North. “The university plays a big role in our community,” says April Neuhaus, a managing broker with Neuhaus Real Estate. “Those living in the bordering communities can walk to campus happenings and sporting events throughout the year.”
Canvas Stadium is less than 2 miles from University North and seats up to 41,000 spectators for football season. Neighborhood residents can hear the stadium merely by stepping outside on game nights. Residents are just across the street from The Oval, CSU’s outdoor commons, where students and locals relax and study on the green space between classes. At the corner of University and Meridian avenues, the school hosts the free Lagoon Summer Concert Series.
Homes in University North tend to sell within three weeks of being listed. The architectural scene is comprised of bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes, most of which were built between 1920 and 1960. Quarter-acre lots are fenced-in, and mature oaks sit between houses. Modest bungalows with less than 1,900 square feet cost between $480,000 and $650,000, while larger, renovated homes range from $650,000 to $1.1 million. A handful of single-family homes have been converted into duplexes and triplexes and are rented to CSU students.
Social is one of the most popular bars in town, with a lively atmosphere on the weekends. “During the school year, bars stay open later and most restaurants have special happy hour deals,” Neuhaus says. “Our nightlife definitely shifts when the students come back every fall.” Local businesses line College Avenue and Laurel Street. Cafe Bluebird offers classic brunch food while the Little Bird Bakeshop serves coffee and hand-crafted baked goods. Avogadro’s Number has American pub fare, draft brews and regular live music. Residents can stop by Target or Lucky’s Market for groceries.
Dunn Elementary School is in northwest University Park and earns an A-minus overall grade from Niche. Lincoln Middle School receives a B-minus and students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, with clubs such as Dungeons & Dragons, chess and drama. Poudre High School has a B-plus rating, and students select an area of interest pathway and are paired with other students interested in similar fields, including agriculture and the environment and engineering and design. Poudre High also offers both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. Colorado State University has over 26,000 undergraduate students and sits just south of the neighborhood. “A lot of people who move to the area for college end up staying here after graduation,” says Nicole Gardner, a former CSU student and current Fort Collins resident. “It’s the community atmosphere surrounding the university that keeps people around, not to mention being so close to the Rockies and other outdoor spots.”
Fort Collins City Park is one of the most expansive areas for outdoor recreation in town and has athletic fields, tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course. Parkgoers can walk the path that borders Sheldon Lake and fishers can cast a line from its shore. The Horsetooth Reservoir is 6 miles to the west and is home to over 20 miles of hiking trails, campsites and beach access points. During the summer, visitors tube, kayak and paddle board. Fort Collins residents are 46 miles and around an hour-long drive from Rocky Mountain National Park.
MAX Transit has bus stops along Laurel Street and College Avenue. Fort Collins maintains over 200 miles of bike lanes that wind throughout the city, and many residents bike to work and class. Drivers can take Interstate 25 about 65 miles south to downtown Denver.
Tammy Fisher
eXp Realty - Loveland
(970) 999-1255
103 Total Sales
1 in University North
$639,749 Price
Brendan Mahoney
At Home Realty
(970) 698-7391
102 Total Sales
2 in University North
$605K - $655K Price Range
Steve Balmer
Elevations Real Estate, LLC
(970) 666-6772
113 Total Sales
1 in University North
$665,000 Price
Sam Moes
Roots Real Estate
(970) 698-8718
175 Total Sales
1 in University North
$655,000 Price
Paul Schnaitter
Group Centerra
(970) 698-8501
184 Total Sales
2 in University North
$515K - $600K Price Range
Aaron Lebovic
eXp Realty, LLC
(720) 459-4320
221 Total Sales
3 in University North
$530K - $585K Price Range
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An established Fort Collins community bordering Colorado State University
Abundant local shops and eateries at the center of Fort Collins
A Fort Collins community with Victorian architecture
A historic Colorado small town with endless recreational opportunities
Historic homes and popular parks near Old Town
Historic architecture and walkable streets near CSU and Old Town Fort Collins
