The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80536 sells for about $618,000, 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 $2,100 a month.
ZIP 80536 — Livermore
The 80536 housing market is currently experiencing softness, with high-end rural properties facing longer days on market and limited buyer demand. While prices remain elevated, the market is trailing broader Fort Collins trends, reflecting the risks associated with remote, fire-prone mountain locations. Investors and buyers are advised to exercise caution due to the specific challenges of this geography.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural, mountain living who are comfortable with longer commutes and the risks associated with remote, fire-prone terrain.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.92% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.0% — 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 5.6%/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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80536, 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.
The area faces wildfire risks common to the mountainous terrain of Larimer County, impacting insurance availability and premiums.
Growth is limited by the rural, mountainous nature of the geography, with economic momentum tied to the broader Fort Collins employment hub.
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.
Commutes are primarily vehicle-dependent, involving significant drive times to reach the employment centers of Fort Collins.
The area is defined by its proximity to outdoor recreation, including mountain trails, public lands, and scenic vistas, with limited immediate commercial shopping.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and higher volatility compared to urban centers, often serving seasonal or niche housing needs.
The economy is largely driven by the nearby Fort Collins metropolitan area, which features a mix of higher education, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP.
Development is highly restricted due to zoning and environmental considerations in the mountainous terrain.
Larimer County Assessor manages property valuations based on biennial cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including fire protection and school districts.
Property insurance is increasingly difficult to secure and expensive due to high wildfire risk ratings in the region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- The Mishawaka4.611 mi
- Tapestry House by Wedgewood Weddings4.818.8 mi
- Lady Moon Trailhead4.710.5 mi
- Mount Margaret Trailhead4.710.4 mi
- Ames Monument State Historic Site4.519.8 mi
- Tree In The Rock4.619.9 mi
- Gateway Natural Area4.811.8 mi
- Red Mountain Open Space4.712.9 mi
- Greyrock Trailhead4.811.2 mi
- Hewlett Gulch Trailhead4.711.1 mi
- Lady Moon Trailhead4.710.5 mi
- The Golf Club At Fox Acres4.411.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large protected area offering hiking and scenic trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.