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FORT COLLINS, CO 80521

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 80521

Avery Park · Capitol Hill · City Park · Downtown · Downtown River Corridor · Hanna Farm Neighbors · Mantz Neighborhood Association · Martinez Park · Moore Neighborhood Association · Old Town West · P.O.E.T. · Rogers Park · Shields (Prospect) · Tennyson Heights Neighborhood Association · West Campus · West Central · West Side

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FORT COLLINS, CO real estate market (80521) currently shows 112 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 47 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 47 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 8% year-over-year, from $531,250 to $488,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 38,200  ·  Density: 1,052.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $51,712

Typical home value: $501,513  ·  Homeownership: 37.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
112
⇧ 5.7% vs 106 last year
Pending
24
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$488,500
⇩ 8% vs $531,250 last year
Average Price
$538,003
⇩ 19% vs $664,020 last year
Days on Market
47
⇩ 2.1% vs 48 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$334
⇩ 9.5% vs $369/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,371 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 112 this year vs 106 last year
  • Days on market: 47 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $488,500 (-8% YoY)
  • Average: $538,003 (-19% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 25.8 miles — 1,420 listings ($914,638,272 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
80521Fort Collins, CO 805210.0 mi64$37,590,720$535,500$587,355
80525Fort Collins, CO 805256.3 mi142$87,319,634$581,000$614,927
80538Loveland, CO 805388.0 mi234$155,066,184$524,946$662,676
80547Timnath, CO 805479.7 mi100$80,275,900$684,270$802,759
80550Windsor, CO 8055014.1 mi358$249,655,954$582,225$697,363
80546Severance, CO 8054615.3 mi2$1,118,000$559,000$559,000
80549Wellington, CO 8054917.7 mi81$59,812,263$500,000$738,423
80532Glen Haven, CO 8053219.3 mi7$4,891,544$729,500$698,792
80534Johnstown, CO 8053420.7 mi229$126,587,765$488,908$552,785
80543Milliken, CO 8054322.4 mi48$23,338,992$457,500$486,229
80536Livermore, CO 8053623.7 mi26$18,185,960$698,250$699,460
80615Eaton, CO 8061525.7 mi39$29,675,256$632,500$760,904
80631Greeley, CO 8063125.8 mi90$41,120,100$379,925$456,890

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FORT COLLINS, CO 80521?

As of September 2026, there are 112 active listings in FORT COLLINS, CO (zip code 80521), compared to 106 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FORT COLLINS, CO 80521?

The median listing price in FORT COLLINS, CO 80521 is $488,500 as of September 2026, a 8% decrease from $531,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FORT COLLINS, CO?

Homes in FORT COLLINS, CO 80521 spend an average of 47 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FORT COLLINS, CO 80521?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, FORT COLLINS, CO 80521 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 47 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

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