Old Town — Fort Collins, Colorado Neighborhood Guide

Serving Larimer County

Old Town Fort Collins combines historic character with modern urban living. The neighborhood centers on Mountain Avenue and College Avenue, anchored by Old Town Square with its cobblestone walkways and the historic Northern Hotel. Side streets are lined with Victorian and early-1900s homes, many restored and mixed with contemporary infill townhomes and apartments. The Poudre River Trail runs along the northern edge, providing immediate access to miles of paved pathways. Residents enjoy walkability to over 100 restaurants, multiple craft breweries (including the original New Belgium Brewery), boutique shopping, art galleries, and year-round events like the Fort Collins Farmers Market and NewWestFest.

Old Town Fort Collins is the historic heart of the city, centered around a vibrant pedestrian-friendly square with locally owned shops, restaurants, and breweries. Known for its late-1800s Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets, and the iconic Old Town Square, this is one of Northern Colorado's most desirable live-work-play neighborhoods.

Why Buyers Choose Old Town

Walk to everything

Old Town has a Walk Score of 92 — errands, dining, and entertainment are within walking distance.

Historic architecture

Victorian and Queen Anne homes from the 1880s–1920s, many on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brewery epicenter

Fort Collins is "The Napa Valley of Beer," and Old Town is home to the original New Belgium Brewery and a dozen more.

Old Town Fort Collins Real Estate Facts

  • Price range: $350K (condos) to $1.5M+ (single-family)
  • School district: Poudre School District
  • Boundaries: Mountain Avenue to Willow Street, Riverside Avenue to Lemay Avenue
  • HOA: No HOA in most of Old Town; select newer condo buildings have HOA fees

Home Styles in Old Town

Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman Bungalow, Modern Townhome, Contemporary Loft

Schools Serving Old Town

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

What Old Town Offers

  • Walk Score 92 — "Walker's Paradise"
  • 100+ restaurants and cafés within walking distance
  • 10+ craft breweries including New Belgium, Odell, and Jessup Farm
  • Fort Collins Farmers Market (April–November)
  • Old Town Square with seasonal events and concerts
  • Adjacent to Poudre River Trail system

Parks & Outdoor Spaces Near Old Town

  • Library Park
  • Old Town Square Plaza
  • Poudre River Trail
  • Lee Martinez Park

Work With Schwartz and Associates in Old Town

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

Schwartz and Associates, Coldwell Banker Realty — serving home buyers and sellers across Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Greeley, and all of Northern Colorado.