The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80521 sells for about $559,900, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,950 a month.
ZIP 80521 — Fort Collins
The Fort Collins housing market shows resilience with steady price appreciation and high demand for well-located properties. While inventory remains tight, the market is balancing due to a slight increase in active listings and a normalization of days on market. Buyers are navigating a competitive environment, though the pace of price growth has moderated compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families, university-affiliated professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts who value proximity to trails, parks, and the vibrant cultural amenities of downtown Fort Collins.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 3.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80521, Larimer County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Fort Collins generally trend lower than the national average, with the city maintaining a reputation for safety compared to other major Colorado urban centers.
The area is served by the Poudre School District, which is widely regarded for high academic standards and strong student performance metrics.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk in wildland-urban interface areas and occasional high-wind events, necessitating standard property insurance coverage for wind and hail.
Economic momentum is driven by Colorado State University and a growing technology and manufacturing sector, with ongoing infill development projects throughout the city.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents benefit from extensive cycling infrastructure and a well-connected bus network, with most areas providing efficient access to the Colorado State University campus and downtown employment hubs.
The ZIP features abundant access to the Poudre River Trail, numerous neighborhood parks, and proximity to Horsetooth Reservoir for water-based recreation and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the university population, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term and student-focused housing.
The economy is anchored by Colorado State University, healthcare systems like UCHealth, and a diverse mix of technology and craft brewing industries.
The area is served by the MAX Bus Rapid Transit line and a comprehensive network of bike lanes, facilitating efficient transit to major employment centers.
Development is focused on high-density infill projects and the revitalization of older commercial corridors to support population growth.
The Larimer County Assessor conducts biennial reappraisals to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Poudre School District levies and various local metropolitan district taxes for infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and hail exposure, with most carriers requiring updated roof certifications.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80521 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Main Event Windsor4.413.2 mi
- Fort Fun4.44.6 mi
- Fly High Trampoline Park4.36.6 mi
- Loveland Laser Tag4.614.1 mi
- Fairgrounds Park4.614.2 mi
- Blue FCU Arena4.412.7 mi
- The Ranch Events Complex4.512.8 mi
- Canvas Stadium4.42.9 mi
- The Mishawaka4.613.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.213.7 mi
- Boyd Lake State Park4.411.9 mi
- Twin Silo Park4.88.3 mi
- Cinemark Bistro Fort Collins and XD4.64.7 mi
- Spring Canyon Park4.83.3 mi
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery4.73.1 mi
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery4.73.1 mi
- The Lincoln Center4.72.9 mi
- Totally 80's Pizza & Museum4.83.2 mi
- Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra4.614.5 mi
- Loveland Museum4.713.7 mi
- Boyd Lake State Park4.411.9 mi
- Twin Silo Park4.88.3 mi
- Spring Canyon Park4.83.3 mi
- Lory State Park4.82.4 mi
- Fossil Creek Park4.76.9 mi
- Inlet Bay Marina4.34.5 mi
- Carter Lake Marina Inc4.316.8 mi
- Boyd Lake Marina4.111.6 mi
- Horsetooth Reservoir4.71.6 mi
- Horsetooth Reservoir4.71.6 mi
- Highland Meadows Golf Course4.612.5 mi
- Collindale Golf Course4.55.9 mi
- The Olde Course at Loveland4.311.5 mi
- Southridge Golf Course4.17.2 mi
- Fort Collins Country Club4.55.4 mi
- King Soopers Marketplace4.13.9 mi
- King Soopers Marketplace4.23.7 mi
- King Soopers411.8 mi
- King Soopers4.11.5 mi
- Foothills4.14.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive paved trail system for cycling and walking.
Major regional destination for boating, fishing, and hiking.
Historic district with high density of local restaurants and retail.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.