A pedestrian-friendly community with historic charm
Situated halfway between Fort Collins and Greeley, Windsor is a community of historic charm and an abundance of outdoor recreation. Downtown Windsor has dozens of brick-and-mortar eateries and shops, with buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The town began to develop in the 1880s when the Great Salt Lake and Pacific Railroad connected to the area, and development has been steady ever since. Some of the original buildings remain, including the 1905 Yancey Block building, which housed some of the town’s earliest businesses. Today, residents of downtown are within walking distance of eateries, town events and the picturesque Windsor Lake. “People are drawn to Windsor because it's more laid back than nearby towns like Fort Collins, but you have all the necessities in one place,” says Maxwell Poduska, a local Realtor with Golba Group Real Estate. “Plus, the area is super pedestrian friendly. It's common for people to walk or bike to the shops and restaurants downtown.”
Local restaurants on Main Street
Windsor Lake Coffee is a quaint cafe on Main Street with seasonal baked goods, sandwiches and soup. William Oliver’s Publick House is a local chain with classic pub fare, draft beer and hand-crafted cocktails. For an upscale evening out, diners can visit Chimney Park, which first opened its doors in 2007. The restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients in its dishes and has over 400 wine selections. For groceries, residents can drive about a mile east along Main Street to King Soopers or Safeway.
Pubs and taverns are a common sight in Downtown Windsor.
Downtown Windsor has a well-known fine-dining restaurant.
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An abundance of recreation options
Boardwalk Community Park sits on the shore of Windsor Lake and has open green space, a playground, shaded picnic areas and a sandy beach where locals can be found swimming and sunbathing in the summer months. The Windsor Lake Loop Trail is a paved, 2-mile path encircling the lake. Dog owners can take their four-legged friends to the Windsor Lake Dog Park to get some off-leash exercise and take a dip in the water. The Windsor Community Recreation Center houses two gymnasiums, an indoor track, fitness equipment and an aquatics center. “There are a lot of unique options for outdoor recreation in Windsor,” says Poduska. “We have one of the longest golf courses in the United States and a popular spot for tubing and skiing nearby in Raindance.”
Boardwalk Park offers a variety of amenities in Downtown Windsor.
Windsor Lake Dog Park has a lovely lakeside location next to Downtown Windsor.
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Community events in Downtown Windsor
The town hosts numerous events throughout the year in the downtown area, including the Windsor Harvest Festival. Each Labor Day weekend, the festival hosts hundreds of food and craft vendors, games, fireworks, live music and more. Boardwalk Park hosts the Windsor Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings between June and August, while Movies in the Park is on Friday nights.
Century-old homes
The streets surrounding downtown are lined with century-old ranch-style homes and bungalows, with fish-scale siding paying homage to Victorian-era architecture. Houses sit close together on small lots, with tall oaks and evergreen trees dotting front yards. Quaint homes built in the 1920s range from $370,000 to $650,000, while 21st-century houses near the lake go for $410,000 to $550,000.
Most homes in Downtown Windsor have historic flair.
Ranch-style cottages are common in Downtown Windsor.
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Concurrent enrollment at Windsor High
Skyview Elementary School and Windsor Middle School both earn B-plus grades from Niche. Middle Schoolers can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, from swim team and basketball to musical theater club and jazz band. Windsor High School receives a B grade and has a concurrent enrollment program allowing students to earn high school and college credits without the price of tuition by taking courses through Aims Community College, Front Range Community College or the University of Northern Colorado.
The Poudre Express commuter bus
The Poudre Express is a commuter bus line connecting Windsor, Greeley and Fort Collins, serving the area since 2020. Interstate 25 is around 4 miles west of downtown and can take drivers to nearby cities like Denver and Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Charming Log Bungalow in the Heart of Old Town Windsor!This cozy and character-filled home offers a rare opportunity to live in one of Windsor’s most walkable locations. The log exterior and enclosed front porch give it great curb appeal, while inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and large windows that fill the home with natural light.The kitchen
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Just off the corner of Main St. (Hwy 392) and 7th St. (Hwy 257 North), the property benefits from direct visibility from Main Street while being walking distance to all downtown Windsor restaurants & amenities including Windsor Lake. The property is an oversized 0.436 acre "double" lot with access & private parking from the alley to the north. One 2-car & One 3-car garage & surplus land to build
Looking for a prime development opportunity? This 5.75 acre Agricultural zoned parcel in Windsor, Colorado may be what you have been waiting for! Perfectly sized and strategically located near the future Walmart, the Human Bean coffee shop, the Windsor Garden Center, High Hops Brewery and Heart Distillery, King Soopers, and more. There is a 1,400 SF manufactured home currently on the property and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
298
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,137
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,373
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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