A community-focused neighborhood in east Fort Collins
With serene natural areas, convenient shopping centers and top-notch Poudre District public schools all within a 2-mile radius, residents of Dakota Ridge have access to the best of modern suburbia and the Rocky Mountains Front Range. Fort Collins is known for its protected natural areas and outdoor recreation, while downtown, around 5 miles northwest of the neighborhood, is full of charming storefronts and local restaurants. “Dakota Ridge is a peaceful and welcoming neighborhood,” says Dave Finley, a local resident and owner of the DPLA Trilingual Education Center. “Neighbors here value one another and help each other in times of need. In the winter, a couple people on my street will help remove the snow from our 80-year-old neighbor’s driveway. We’ll also have community celebrations around big events, like if someone is moving away or has an important life milestone. It’s a community where you feel cared for.”
Downtown Fort Collins is around 5 miles northwest of the neighborhood,
Dakota Ridge is a peaceful and welcoming neighborhood.
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Fenced-in back yards and 1990s architecture in Dakota Ridge
The architectural scene in Dakota Ridge is comprised of modern traditional houses and brick ranch-style homes, most built in the mid 1990s. Homes sit close together on quarter and half-acre lots, with well-maintained front yards dotted with mature trees and verdant landscaping. Most of the community’s houses feature fenced back yards, attached two-car garages and covered front porches. Single-family homes range from $520,000 to $885,000, while condos in the neighborhood’s southwest corner go for $395,000 to $450,000.
Most homes in the Dakota Ridge neighborhood were built in the mid 1990s.
Single family homes in the Dakota Ridge neighborhood range from $520,000 to $885,000.
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Work-based learning with Fort Collins High School
Each of the area’s designated public schools earns an overall Niche grade of A-minus, including Shepardson STEM Elementary School, home of the Stars. Lesher Middle School has numerous extracurricular offerings, including rock climbing club, Girls Who Code and river watch club, where members learn about and monitor their local waterways. Fort Collins High School lies just west of Dakota Ridge and, according to Niche, is the fourth-best public high school in Larimer County. The school’s work-based learning program partners with local organizations for apprenticeship and internship opportunities, where students can earn credit while getting hands-on workplace experience with companies like the Bank of Colorado, UC Health Radiology and Columbine Health Systems. High schoolers can also earn dual credit while taking courses with Front Range Community College.
Lesher Middle School keeps a low street profile.
Fort Collins High School caters to numerous neighborhood students.
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Fishing and bird watching at Arapaho Bend Natural Area
Stew Case Park is a short walk from the neighborhood’s residential streets and has a playground, a baseball diamond, a soccer field and picnic tables. Roughly 2 miles east, the Arapaho Bend Natural Area has around 4 miles of hiking trails that wind around scenic ponds and the Rigden Reservoir. Arapaho Bend is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with over 80 species inhabiting the area, including prairie falcons and American white pelicans. Anglers can cast a line into one of the surrounding ponds to reel in bass, bluegill and yellow perch. The Collindale Golf Course is the oldest public course in Fort Collins, dating back to 1971 and features meticulously maintained fairways and tree-lined greens.
Local eateries at Jessup Farm
The historic Jessup Farm operated throughout the mid-20th century near the intersection of Timberline and Prospect roads, just north of the neighborhood. Today, the old farm hosts local eateries like Bindle Coffee and The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm, which uses locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients in its country-style comfort dishes, from fried chicken to Colorado bass. Across the parking lot, the Jessup Farm Barrel House serves around 16 rotating tap brews. Josh & John’s is a popular spot for those with a sweet tooth, serving homemade ice cream. Trader Joe’s, Target and Sprouts Farmers Market are also nearby.
Catch up with friends at Bindle Coffee near Dakota Ridge.
Sprouts Farmers Market has thousands of natural, organic & gluten-free foods.
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Hundreds of miles of bike lanes in Fort Collins
Dakota Ridge is about a 3-mile drive from Interstate 25, which drivers can take roughly 60 miles south to Denver or around 48 miles north to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fort Collins is also one of the most bikeable cities in Colorado, with over 200 miles of bike lanes and trails.
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Parks in this Area
Stew Case Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dakota Ridge
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dakota Ridge, Fort Collins sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dakota Ridge, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $662,562, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$637,500
Median Single Family Price
$637,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$637,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
344
Median Year Built
1995
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,380
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,530
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
838
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,499
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,639
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
58.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
78.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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