It's impossible to dislike Fort Collins. This Colorado city has everything that you could want. In fact, in 2010 CNN ranked it at number 6 on the 2010 Best place to live. Even Walt Disney took his inspiration for Disneyland's Main Street U.S. from Fort Collins' old town. There is a healthy balance of small town atmosphere in the downtown area and a vibrancy brought on by Colorado State University. Fort Collins is close to the mountains and the Rocky Mountain National Park with lots of wildlife, magnificent views, and water sports from kayaking to rafting, paddle boating, and water skiing. The city is close to Horsetooth Reservoir, which is a favorite place for outdoorsy people who like hiking and camping by the water's edge.
Fort Collins is as famous for its outdoor life as it is famous for its craft beer. Next to Belgium, Fort Collins is the beer capital of the world. Every year A Brewer's Festival is held downtown and everybody just has a great time relaxing and enjoying their beer. The Beer Industry, the University, and the Tourism industry contribute a lot to the economy of the city. A large number of big companies who have set up shop in the city and provide employment opportunities to the people of this city. Companies like Hewlett-Packard, Intel, AMD are located within the area together with a large number of other industries that deal in energy, bioscience, and agri-tech Business.
The city has great schools provided by the Poudre School District. PSD schools operate site-based management that allows different schools to structure their curriculum in a way that will best benefit its community. Schools can offer specialized programs like Project-based learning, International Baccalaureate and other specialized courses that you wouldn't find in a typical public school. In the 2015/16 school year, PSD earned an award for excellence in sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education for achieving twenty-five percent energy saving in the last 5 years.
Real Estate prices have been going up over the last couple of years but you can still get a 3,000 sq.ft. home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms for a price in the mid-$500s. If you want some great beer, have the best mountain views and hiking trails in your backyard or just live in the one city that encompasses the ideals of the American dream then Fort Worth is the place to be. There are great builders in the area like Pinecrest Custom Homes, Hartford Homes, Toll Brothers and much more. If you are thinking of moving to Fort Collins, New Home Source can help you navigate the real estate landscape so you find the right home for you.
Market Overview: New Construction in Fort Collins, CO
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Fort Collins, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Fort Collins:
| City | Fort Collins |
| State | Colorado |
| Metro Area | Fort Collins And Loveland |
| New Home Communities | 79 |
| Quick Move in Homes | 349 |
| Homes Under Construction | 276 |
| Starting Price | $300,000 |
| Average Price | $469,584 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $299 |
| Home Builders | 31 |
| Builders in Fort Collins | - Landmark Homes - CO
- Dream Finders Homes
- Hartford Homes
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Customizable Options in Fort Collins
| Floor Plans Available | 397 |
| Bedroom Count | 1 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 5 |
| Square Footage Range | 790 to 5,529 sq/ft. |
