The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80535 sells for about $578,210, 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 $1,900 a month.
ZIP 80535 — Laporte
The housing market in the 80535 area remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking a semi-rural lifestyle near Fort Collins. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the market remains competitive with homes selling relatively quickly. The area's appeal is driven by its proximity to outdoor recreation and the robust economic base of the surrounding Fort Collins metro region.
This ZIP is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with convenient access to the amenities and employment centers of Fort Collins.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 1.4 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 2.8% · poverty 4.1% — 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 5.9%/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 6.3%/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 80535, 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.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional data for Larimer County indicates crime rates remain generally lower than the national average.
Schools serving the Laporte area are part of the Poudre School District, which generally maintains high academic performance ratings.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Front Range foothills and localized flood risks near the Cache la Poudre River.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to Fort Collins, which serves as a regional hub for higher education, technology, and healthcare.
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 primarily commute via US-287 into Fort Collins, with typical drive times to the city center ranging from 15 to 20 minutes.
The area offers immediate access to the Cache la Poudre River for fishing and rafting, as well as numerous hiking trails in the nearby foothills and Lory State Park.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates due to the limited housing stock in the unincorporated Laporte area and high demand from Fort Collins commuters.
The economy is anchored by Colorado State University, major healthcare systems, and a growing technology and craft brewing sector in the Fort Collins metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US-287 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to the regional transit network.
Development is strictly managed by Larimer County zoning, focusing on preserving the rural character of the Laporte area while allowing for limited residential growth.
The Larimer County Assessor performs biennial property valuations based on market sales data to determine taxable value.
Parcels are served by the Poudre School District and various local water and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments across the Front Range foothills.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80535 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.
- Fort Fun4.415.2 mi
- Fly High Trampoline Park4.319.2 mi
- ConTRAPtions Escape Rooms4.917.3 mi
- Fort Collins Escape Room4.917.6 mi
- Time Emporium Escape Rooms: Fort Collins513.7 mi
- Canvas Stadium4.414.9 mi
- The Mishawaka4.610.6 mi
- Moby Arena4.514.4 mi
- Ginger and Baker4.414 mi
- Downtown Fort Collins4.814 mi
- Lory State Park4.812.4 mi
- Poudre River Picnic Rock Natural Area4.77.2 mi
- Lil Monsters Playground Wellington4.911.8 mi
- Lions Open Space4.710.6 mi
- Wellington Community Park4.610.4 mi
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery4.713.7 mi
- The Lincoln Center4.714.2 mi
- Totally 80's Pizza & Museum4.815.8 mi
- Museum of Art Fort Collins, Inc.4.414.2 mi
- Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures4.714 mi
- Lory State Park4.812.4 mi
- Gateway Natural Area4.85.5 mi
- Poudre River Picnic Rock Natural Area4.77.2 mi
- Reservoir Ridge Natural Area4.711.6 mi
- Greyrock Trailhead4.86.9 mi
- Inlet Bay Marina4.316.9 mi
- King Soopers Marketplace4.212.7 mi
- Bomgaars4.411.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and scenic recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.