Prospector's Ridge — Fort Collins, Colorado Subdivision Guide

Serving Larimer County

Prospector's Ridge is an exclusive luxury subdivision in northwest Fort Collins, located west of Overland Trail near the base of the foothills. Developed in the 2000s-2010s, the neighborhood features custom executive homes on large elevated lots, many with unobstructed panoramic views of the Front Range mountains and Horsetooth Reservoir. Homeowners enjoy a quiet, private setting with large lots, mature native landscaping, and the feel of mountain living while being just 12 minutes from Old Town and CSU. The area is served by the highly rated Bailey Elementary and Poudre High School. Wildlife sightings - deer, foxes, and eagles - are common in this foothills-edge neighborhood.

Prospector's Ridge is a newer luxury subdivision in northwest Fort Collins offering executive homes on elevated lots with sweeping views of the Front Range and Horsetooth Reservoir.

Why Buyers Choose Prospector's Ridge

Panoramic views

Elevated lots provide sweeping, unobstructed views of the Front Range, Horsetooth Rock, and Horsetooth Reservoir.

Custom luxury

Executive custom homes with premium finishes, designed for the highest standard of foothills living.

Private setting

A quiet, secluded foothills enclave with abundant wildlife, yet only 12 minutes from Old Town.

Prospector's Ridge Fort Collins Real Estate Facts

  • Price range: $900K to $2.5M+
  • School district: Poudre School District
  • Boundaries: Overland Trail to Centennial Drive, Horsetooth Road to Carpenter Road
  • HOA: Mandatory HOA ($150-$300/month) covers common areas and road maintenance

Home Styles in Prospector's Ridge

Custom Estate, Mountain Contemporary, Ranch, Craftsman, Mediterranean

Schools Serving Prospector's Ridge

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

What Prospector's Ridge Offers

  • Elevated lots with panoramic mountain views
  • Custom executive homes
  • Privacy and seclusion
  • Close to Horsetooth Reservoir
  • Wildlife and natural setting
  • 12 minutes to Old Town

Parks & Outdoor Spaces Near Prospector's Ridge

  • Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
  • Grandview Cemetery Open Space
  • Lory State Park

Work With Schwartz and Associates in Prospector's Ridge

Ready to buy or sell in Prospector's Ridge? 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 Prospector's Ridge and every neighborhood in Northern Colorado.

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