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  • Price cut: $2K (9/3)
    $448,000

    1217 N Highway 287, Fort Collins, CO 80524

    3beds
    1,226sqft
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    $2,756/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1962
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $365/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Want Fort Collins without a $600K+ price tag?! Step into the charm of this welcoming Solid Brick ranch style home with mountain views! Close to the things buyers actually want—Fort Collins, Old Town, shopping, restaurants, CSU and outdoor recreation. Wow, I could actually have a great backyard here! Cozy 3 bed 1 bath with a rough in for a half bath. This home offers a rural feeling minutes from Old Town Fort Collins. Well-maintained ranch-style home delivers easy single-level living with an open, inviting layout designed for both everyday life and entertaining. The kitchen features ample counter space, a spacious pantry for storage, and sightlines to the dining and living room areas-ideal for hosting or staying connected while cooking. Three comfortable bedrooms offer privacy and versatility. Step outside to enjoy the patio overlooking the fenced backyard perfect for summer barbecues, morning coffee, or relaxing evenings. 12,000sf lot with abundant parking and a detached garage that will accommodate 1 car and your toys. Plenty of parking for your RV and more. Horsetooth Reservoir and the future Glade Reservoir are just minutes away too. Perfect for an in home business or just peaceful living. Nicely updated move in ready home. Make this yours today, quick close possible. Newer Boiler - Hot water heat for a dust free environment. This home combines a peaceful residential setting with quick access to the best of Fort Collins living. Whether you're looking for move-in-ready simplicity, a smart long-term investment, or a home that supports an active Colorado lifestyle, this home checks all the boxes. Suitable for SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS- START OR GROW THAT BUSINESS HERE! No HOA or Metro district!
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    Listed by:

    John Weiss 970-215-7700 JWeiss7700@gmail.com,

    RE/MAX Alliance

    Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6003049MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 169 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 x 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 12
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 12
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 12
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 100 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 x 20
      Heating
      • Hot Water
      Cooling
      • Has cooling: Yes
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Quartz Counters
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,226
      • Total interior livable area: 1,226 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,226

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Concrete, Dry Walled, Lighted
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Barbecue, Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Plains
      Lot
      • Size: 0.29 Acres
      • Residential vegetation: Grassed
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9834000035
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1962

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Detector
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Fort Collins

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $365/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $455,800
      • Annual tax amount: $2,890
      • Date on market: 8/6/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
      • Ownership: Individual
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/3/2026Price change$448,000-0.4%$365/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6003049 Report a problem
        8/6/2026Listed for sale$450,000-8.2%$367/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6003049 Report a problem
        7/8/2025Listing removed$490,000$400/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034620 Report a problem
        6/5/2025Price change$490,000-2%$400/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034620 Report a problem
        5/23/2025Listed for sale$500,000$408/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1034620 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,890 +20.6%$28,488 +0.5%
        2024$2,396 +12.3%$28,334 -1%
        2023$2,133 -0.9%$28,609 +28%
        2022$2,152 +21.2%$22,344 -2.8%
        2021$1,775 -0.5%$22,987 +22.3%
        2020$1,783 +54.2%$18,797 -0.7%
        2019$1,156 $18,929 +50.5%
        2018$1,156 $12,578
        2017$1,156 +0.3%$12,578 +6.9%
        2016$1,152 +7.1%$11,765 +0%
        2015$1,076 +34.2%$11,760 +35%
        2014$801 $8,710
        2013-- $8,710 -30.1%
        2012-- $12,460
        2011-- $12,460 -6%
        2010-- $13,260
        2009-- $13,260 -15.8%
        2008-- $15,750
        2007-- $15,750 -0.6%
        2006-- $15,840
        2005-- $15,840 +5.7%
        2004-- $14,980 +12.6%
        2002-- $13,300
        2001-- $13,300
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Terry Lake

        Getting around

        23 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        42 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Irish
        • Middle: Cache La Poudre
        • High: Poudre
        • District: Poudre R-1

        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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