Observatory Village
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
A new-urbanist neighborhood in southeast Fort Collins with front-porch-forward design, alley-loaded garages, walkable streets, and community gardens. Homes are competitively priced with a median around $697K. Considered one of Fort Collins' most desirable communities.
Community Anchors
- Old Town Fort Collins (100+ restaurants, shops, breweries, events)
- Colorado State University campus and events
- New Belgium Brewing, Odell Brewing, 20+ craft breweries
- Horsetooth Reservoir (boating, swimming, fishing, rock climbing)
- Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (29 miles of trails)
- Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area (trails and wildlife)
- Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area (1,400 acres, 180+ bird species)
- Spring Creek Trail (7-mile paved urban trail)
- Poudre River Trail
- Power Trail (north-south bike corridor)
- Gardens on Spring Creek (community botanic garden)
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
- Lincoln Center (performing arts)
- Edora Park and Rolland Moore Park (major rec centers)
- Collindale Golf Course and Southridge Golf Course
- City Park (pool, playgrounds, tennis)
- 960+ acres of developed parks, 45+ miles of paved trails
Nearby Schools
- Zach Elementary
- Boltz Middle School
- Fort Collins High School
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Price Range
$350K$1.1M
$550K–$850K
Mid-tier of Fort Collins
Era Built
1998–2010
19002026
Early 21st Century
various builders