Fort Collins Real Estate

Nestled against the Rocky Mountains between Denver and the Wyoming state line, Fort Collins is a vibrant city with endless possibilities. Home to Colorado State University, more than 24,000 students join the city’s 100,000-plus residents to create a friendly atmosphere and small town ambiance. Recreation and culture combine for a unique living experience in Fort Collins, which averages 300 days of sunshine annually. This city has also been recognized by several national publications for its high quality of life including:

• Ranked the “#1 Best Place to Live” in 2006 and one of the “Top Ten Best Places to Retire,” by Money Magazine.
• Named as 4th of the “10 Best Cities to Have It All” by Arts & Entertainment (A&E) television.
• Named "Fourth Best for Business Opportunity," by Business Opportunity Index.
• Ranked as one of the “Top Five Places to Retire” by MSN.com.
• Named Loveland/Fort Collins as the #1 "Best Place to Reinvent Your Life," by AARP magazine.

Fort Collins has a strong economy with many job opportunities available in business, retail, education, healthcare and recreation as well as other industries. Major employers in the region include Colorado State University, Poudre School District, Hewlett Packard, Poudre Valley Health System and Eastman Kodak. Poudre School District serves the children of Fort Collins, and students regularly score higher than the state average on standardized exams. Colorado State University provides a wide range of courses in more than 70 undergraduate programs. Front Range Community College offers a variety of college courses as well as vocational and technical programs.

When residents are not working or in class, they can enjoy the mild climate year round and countless outdoor activities. Golfers can practice their game at one of eight golf courses, and everyone can enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, trout fishing and whitewater rafting. Popular winter activities include ice skating, skiing, snowboarding and ice fishing, and resorts can be found throughout the region. Many parks dot the city’s landscape providing community playgrounds, skate parks and dog parks for residents to use. City Park, Fossil Creek Park, Gateway Mountain Park, Spring Canyon Dog Park, Edora Skateboard & Inline Skating Park, Disc Golf Course, Horsetooth Mountain Park and the Gardens at Spring Creek are just a few parks in the area.

Fort Collins also has its share of cultural attractions and entertainment. The Canyon Concert Ballet, Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, Carousel Dinner Theatre and the OpenStage Theatre Company offer live performances, while numerous art galleries display the works of local painters, sculptors and CSU students. Other attractions in Fort Collins are the Avery House Museum, Discovery Science Center, Fort Collins Museum, Swetzville Zoo, Bas Bleu Theatre Company, Debut Theatre and Foothills Mall. For their healthcare needs, residents have access to some of the best facilities in the region at Medical Center of the Rockies and McKee Medical Center in Loveland.

Fort Collins real estate offers a wide variety of properties to fit every lifestyle and income. Single family homes, golf properties, luxury homes, townhomes, condos and apartments are available in numerous architectural styles and spacious floor plans. Whether you are a student, professional, parent or retiree, Fort Collins is waiting to welcome you home.

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