Serving Larimer County
The University Area encompasses the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the CSU main campus, roughly bounded by Prospect Road, Lemay Avenue, Elizabeth Street, and Shields Street. The area is dominated by older homes — many converted to duplexes or triplexes — along with newer student apartment complexes and pockets of well-preserved single-family neighborhoods like University Park. Properties in this area offer strong rental demand due to CSU's 33,000+ student enrollment, making it a popular area for investment buyers. Recent years have seen significant redevelopment with modern student housing complexes replacing older homes. The area is walkable to campus, Old Town, and the CSU Transit Center.
Surrounding Colorado State University's main campus, this area is a mix of historic homes, student housing, and investment properties. It offers the most affordable entry point into Fort Collins real estate and is in high demand for rental income.
33,000+ CSU students create year-round rental demand. Duplexes and triplexes offer strong ROI.
Walk or bike to CSU in under 10 minutes from most properties in the University Area.
Tree-lined streets with Victorian and Craftsman homes — some of Fort Collins' oldest architecture.
Victorian, Craftsman, Mid-Century, Multi-Unit, Student Housing Complex, Modern Apartment
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