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Highlander Heights

Highlander Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Collins, Colorado

Larimer County 80524

$661,316 Average Value
$341 Average Price per Sq Ft

Mid-century architecture and nearby outdoor recreation

Mid-century homes, well-maintained sidewalks and mature pine trees line the streets of Highlander Heights, 2 miles south of downtown Fort Collins. The neighborhood is bookended by UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, one of the city's biggest employers, and the expansive Edora Park, so residents are never far from essential facilities.

1960s ramblers

The houses of Highlander Heights were built throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, with brick ranch-style homes and split-levels making up most of the architectural scene. Lot sizes range from 7,000 square feet to a quarter acre, and yards are dotted with evergreen trees, oaks and aspens. Prices fluctuate with lot sizes and renovations, with many houses having undergone interior updates. within the last 15 years. Prices range from $500,000 to $780,000, making the neighborhood slightly more expensive than the average Fort Collins Neighborhood.

Dual enrollment courses in the Poudre School District

Riffenburgh Elementary School lies just south of the neighborhood and earns a B-plus grade from Niche. Also with a B-plus, Lesher Middle School has a unique selection of extracurricular offerings, from rock climbing club to Girls who Code, an organization that aims to lessen the gender gap in technology professions through summer programs and clubs. Fort Collins High School has an A-minus rating and, according to Niche and is the third-best public high school in Larimer County. The school’s Associate Degree Pathway allows students to take dual enrollment courses at Front Range Community College and finish 12th grade with both a High School diploma and associate degree.

Plentiful sports facilities at Edora Park

Edora Park borders Riffenburgh Elementary School and is home to 70 acres of sports facilities, picnic space and children’s play equipment. The park has an 18-hole disc golf course, where the North Gate Disc Golf Club plays on Tuesday evenings. The Edora Community Garden has reservable 15-square-foot lots where locals can grow and harvest their own produce. The Spring Creek Trail passes through Edora Park and runs for 9-miles alongside Spring Creek. A mile east of the park, the trail intersects with the Poudre River Trail, a 21-mile paved-trail system spanning from Fort Collins east to Windsor and Greeley. “From pretty much anywhere in the city, you can reach a paved trail within a 10-minute bike ride,” says Amy Houlton, a local Realtor with the Houlton Home Team. “It’s why we are one of the top-rated cities in Colorado for bikers.”

Local restaurants at Park Central

The Park Central shopping center is in the neighborhood’s southwest corner and has a handful of local businesses. East Moon Asian Bistro serves classic Thai and Vietnamese dishes from stir-fried rice noodles to Thai green curry. Obee’s offers made-to-order subs, salads and soups. A few doors down, Rally King Brewing has over 20 rotating craft beers on tap and is a popular spot for watching sports. The brewery’s owner, Matt Kriewall, has won 89 home brewing awards over a 12-year span, including the Great American Beer Challenge’s Best of Show Award. Nearby grocery stores include Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart and Sprouts Farmers Market.

A biker's paradise

Highlander Heights earns a 95 out of 100 Bike Score and is considered a biker’s paradise, including easy access to nearby biking trails and the bike lanes along South Lemay Avenue. There are a few Transfort bus stops surrounding the neighborhood, specifically on East Prospect Road and Lemay Avenue.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Highlander Heights US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$601,000
Median Single Family Price
$601,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$579,800
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
302
Median Year Built
1965
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,041
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,707
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

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 Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,209
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,107
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,467

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.3%
College Graduates
48.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
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

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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