On the north end of Fort Collins, sitting on the cusp of suburban living and hundreds of acres of Colorado farmland, Evergreen is a quaint and quiet community close to riverside recreation areas and Old Town shopping. “One of the big perks of Evergreen is all of the recent shopping development nearby on North College Avenue,” says Brett Pavel, a local real estate agent with the Brett Pavel Group Inc. “A few years back, you’d have to drive a few miles to get a pint of ice cream, but now you have a grocery store and restaurants within a mile drive.”
Situated in the heart of Fort Collins, Evergreen enjoys easy access to many city attractions
Nature lovers will appreciate Evergreen's proximity to the many parks and trails.
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Affordable 1990s homes in Evergreen
Modern traditionals, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes line the streets of Evergreen, with pines, firs and oaks dotting front yards and shading sidewalks. Most houses here were built between the late 1970s and 1990s and sit on quarter-acre lots. “Homes in Evergreen and the surrounding neighborhoods are more affordable compared to the majority of Fort Collins communities,” Pavel says. “It makes it a popular area for first time homebuyers.” Price tags can range from $440,000 to $720,000, with prices increasing with square footage and lot size.
Evergreen is primarily residential, featuring a mix of single-family home styles.
The single-family homes in Evergreen are particularly sought after.
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Ride the rapids at Poudre River Whitewater Park
Greenbriar Park lies just north of Evergreen and has baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a tennis court and a basketball court, along with a playground and picnic areas. The park also has a small lake, where visitors can fish for bass and panfish. Bird watchers can spot pelicans and black crowned night herons at the Goose Hollow Natural Area, a 4-acre protected habitat nearby. A short drive south, the Poudre River Whitewater Park is a popular spot for kayakers and paddleboarders to experience the river’s rapids in a controlled area, while swimmers can go for a dip in the calmer waters. Bordering the river, the paved Poudre Trail winds alongside the water and connects to nearby recreation areas like Lee Martinez Park, which has sports facilities, walking trails, a large playground and picnic pavilions. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park is an educational petting zoo where kids can ride ponies, learn about farm equipment and take hayrides.
Greenbriar Park serves as a vital green-space promoting physical activity among residents.
Poudre River Whitewater Park offers kayaking, tubing, and scenic riverside trails.
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Engineering and design courses at Poudre High School
Tavelli Elementary School is around a mile north of Evergreen and earns an A-minus grade from Niche. The B-rated Lincoln Middle School has a variety of extracurricular offerings, with clubs revolved around Dungeons & Dragons, forensics and art. Odyssey of the Mind is an after-school program where middle schoolers earn creative problem-solving skills and participate in local competitions. Poudre High School receives a B-plus and has an engineering and design program, where students can take unique courses like aerospace engineering, 3D modeling and mechanical design to explore real-world challenges and earn industry-relevant skills. Students can earn dual credit by taking concurrent enrollment courses with Front Range Community College or Aims Community College.
Lincoln Middle School is an IB World School.
Poudre High School is a Public High School in Fort Collins CO.
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Trivia Tuesdays at Breckenridge
Driving south on Lemay Avenue will take residents to numerous family owned restaurants and popular breweries. The Back Porch Cafe serves sweet and savory homemade comfort food for breakfast and lunch, from steak and eggs and BLTs to chocolate bourbon pecan pie. Across the street, Breckenridge Brewery has over a dozen rotating craft brews and hosts regular live music and Tuesday night trivia every week. The New Belgium Brewing Company is also nearby, serving flights and pints on its expansive campus. King Soopers and Walmart are both nearby options for groceries.
Evergreen residents are just a short distance from the renowned New Belgium Brewery.
The Breckenridge Brewery offers residents another nearby spot to enjoy locally craft beer.
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Transfort public transit
Evergreen residents can take Vine Drive around 4 miles east to Interstate 25, which leads south to Denver or north to Cheyenne, Wyoming. A short drive west, College Avenue has numerous nearby Transfort bus stops, with over 20 routes across Fort Collins.
The neighborhood is just a short drive or bike ride from Colorado State University.
Fort Collins' bus system provides convenient, eco-friendly transport options citywide.
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Parks in this Area
Greenbriar Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Evergreen
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Evergreen, Fort Collins sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Evergreen, Fort Collins over the last 12 months is $535,607, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$530,000
Median Single Family Price
$530,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$297
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$530,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
174
Median Year Built
1993
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,600
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
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
585
Median Age
31
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,458
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,428
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
51.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
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®
82/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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