University Acres
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
Originally developed in the 1960s–70s as CSU professor housing, ranch-style homes, split levels, and Colonial Revivals on quarter-acre lots with attached two-car garages and fenced backyards. A few blocks from Spring Creek Trail and the university's Annual Flower Trial Garden. Ideal for faculty, staff, and anyone wanting proximity to downtown in a quiet residential setting.
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
- Dunn Elementary
- Blevins Middle School
- Rocky Mountain High School
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Price Range
$350K$1.1M
$450K–$750K
Mid-tier of Fort Collins
Era Built
1960–1978
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century
various builders