Old Town East — Fort Collins, Colorado Neighborhood Guide

Serving Larimer County

Old Town East anchors the eastern side of downtown Fort Collins along the Poudre River, where Lindenmeier-era brick, restored 1890s Victorians, and Craftsman bungalows share blocks with a new wave of infill — The Exchange, Scrumpy's, and the River Modern lofts have turned the district into the city's most exciting walkable pocket. Residents walk to dozens of Old Town restaurants, breweries, and shops across College Avenue, and the Poudre River Trail runs past the neighborhood's northern and eastern edges, connecting downtown to miles of paved paths. The mix of historic and new construction, plus genuine zero-car convenience, makes Old Town East the top choice for buyers who want downtown energy without being on the busiest commercial blocks. It is served by Putnam Elementary in the Poudre District and keeps easy access to the city's two hospitals and CSU.

Old Town East is the walkable historic district between College Avenue and the Poudre River, an increasingly desirable mix of restored Victorians, bungalows, and new luxury lofts and townhomes like The Exchange and River Modern.

Why Buyers Choose Old Town East

True walkability

One of Fort Collins' rarest addresses — walk to coffee, dinner, and Old Town events without a car.

Historic plus new

Restored 1890s homes mix with fresh infill like The Exchange and River Modern lofts.

Riverfront location

The Poudre River Trail anchors the district's north and east edges for biking and running.

Old Town East Fort Collins Real Estate Facts

  • Price range: $450K (lofts) to $1.2M+ (single-family)
  • School district: Poudre School District
  • Boundaries: College Avenue to Riverside Avenue, Mountain Avenue to the Poudre River
  • HOA: No HOA in most of the district; select new condo and townhome buildings have HOA fees

Home Styles in Old Town East

Victorian, Craftsman Bungalow, Brick Four-Square, Modern Loft, Contemporary Townhome

Schools Serving Old Town East

  • Putnam Elementary (elementary, rating 8)
  • Lincoln Middle School (middle, rating 7)
  • Fort Collins High School (high, rating 8)

What Old Town East Offers

  • Walk Score 80+ — walk to Old Town restaurants, breweries, and shops
  • The Exchange and River Modern infill developments
  • Poudre River Trail along the district's edge
  • Historic Victorians and brick four-squares
  • Near UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital and CSU

Parks & Outdoor Spaces Near Old Town East

  • Lee Martinez Park
  • Poudre River Trail
  • Library Park

Work With Schwartz and Associates in Old Town East

Ready to buy or sell in Old Town East? 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 Old Town East and every neighborhood in Northern Colorado.

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