Foothills Area — Fort Collins, Colorado Neighborhood Guide

Serving Larimer County

The Foothills area of west Fort Collins encompasses the scattered custom-home neighborhoods along the base of Horsetooth Mountain, west of Taft Hill Road and north of Horsetooth Road. Unlike planned subdivisions, this area features individually designed custom homes on large lots (typically 1-5 acres), creating a distinct semi-rural character with no two homes alike. The lots often back directly to Larimer County open space or the Horsetooth Mountain Park, providing immediate access to world-class hiking and mountain biking. Despite its remote feel, the neighborhood is only 15 minutes from Old Town. Many properties include equestrian facilities, workshops, and guest houses. The area is served by Poudre School District with Bailey Elementary (9/10) nearby.

The Foothills area in west Fort Collins offers custom homes on large lots with dramatic mountain views, situated along the base of Horsetooth Mountain. This exclusive area provides a semi-rural lifestyle minutes from Old Town.

Why Buyers Choose Foothills Area

Acreage lifestyle

Large custom homes on 1-5 acre lots with no HOA - room for horses, gardens, workshops, and privacy.

World-class recreation

Horsetooth Mountain, Lory State Park, and miles of trails are steps from your front door.

Mountain views

Dramatic panoramic views of Horsetooth Rock and the Continental Divide from elevated foothills lots.

Foothills Area Fort Collins Real Estate Facts

  • Price range: $800K to $3M+
  • School district: Poudre School District
  • Boundaries: Horsetooth Road to Larimer CR 38G, Taft Hill Road to Centennial Drive
  • HOA: No HOA in this area

Home Styles in Foothills Area

Custom Estate, Mountain Contemporary, Ranch, Craftsman, Equestrian Property

Schools Serving Foothills Area

  • Bailey Elementary (elementary, rating 9)
  • Webber Middle School (middle, rating 8)
  • Poudre High School (high, rating 8)

What Foothills Area Offers

  • Custom homes on large acreage lots
  • Panoramic mountain views
  • Direct access to Horsetooth Mountain trails
  • Equestrian-friendly with many barns/arenas
  • Privacy and seclusion
  • 15 minutes to Old Town

Parks & Outdoor Spaces Near Foothills Area

  • Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
  • Lory State Park
  • Maxwell Natural Area

Work With Schwartz and Associates in Foothills Area

Ready to buy or sell in Foothills Area? Contact SAA Homes today at (970) 999-1407 or visit our office at 3665 John F Kennedy Parkway, Suite 210, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Our local experts know Foothills Area and every neighborhood in Northern Colorado.

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