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  • Price cut: $24.1K (8/5)
    $474,900

    511 W Olive St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

    2beds
    792sqft
    : 
    $2,856/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    4,750 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $600/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fenced dog yardCozy and warmWide tree-lined streetAmple kitchenOriginal hardwood floors
    & New Price! Open House Saturday 11am. PRIME LOCATION: Just around the corner from great restaurants, concerts, and grocers, 4 blocks West of College Ave in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins and 5 blocks from Colorado State University. This is the rare opportunity you've been waiting for... to own a home in the Allowable Primary Short Term Rental District (see OT-B Section 2.1.6 of Land Use Code) which brings considerable cash flow opportunity to for the savvy home owner (think Air BNB). On the other hand it's a home perfect for living simply - you are situated on a wide, tree-lined street, where you can know your neighbors and love where you live. The home itself feels cozy and warm with original hardwood floors. The fenced dog yard is also a nice perk! Same owner for 30+ years, 2 bedrooms and an ample kitchen, this home is ready for someone to make it their own. Seller is a licensed realtor selling 'as-is'. Call today for a private tour.
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Katie Beamon 970-744-8994,

    Home Love Colorado

    Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1065365MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 12
      Bedroom 2
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 11
      Kitchen
      • Description: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 126 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9 x 14
      Laundry
      • Description: Vinyl
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 8 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 2 x 4
      Living room
      • Description: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 220 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 20
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range
      • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Windows: Wood Frames, Storm Window(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Radon Unknown
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 792
      • Total interior livable area: 792 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 792

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      • Details: None
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Level Lot, Main Floor Bath, Accessible Bedroom
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Fencing: Fenced,Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 4,750 Square Feet
      • Features: Deciduous Trees, Paved, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Light, Alley, Zero Lot Line
      Details
      • Parcel number: R0040444
      • Zoning: NCM - OT-B
      • Special conditions: Licensed Owner

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: City of FTC
      • Gas: Xcel
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: City
      • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Satellite Avail, High Speed Avail

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Fire Alarm
      • Subdivision: Ftc
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Fort Collins

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $600/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $467,000
      • Annual tax amount: $2,909
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,1031 Exchange
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/5/2026Price change$474,900-4.8%$600/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1065365 Report a problem
        7/30/2026Listed for sale$499,000+42.6%$630/sqft
        Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1065365 Report a problem
        8/22/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        8/17/2023Listed for rent$1,550$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        8/31/2015Listing removed$350,000$442/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South #773518 Report a problem
        8/27/2015Listed for sale$350,000$442/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South #773518 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,909 +1.2%$29,188 -13.2%
        2024$2,873 +44%$33,627 -1%
        2023$1,995 -1%$33,954 +60.7%
        2022$2,016 +4.8%$21,128 -12.4%
        2021$1,923 -0.4%$24,110 +17.3%
        2020$1,932 +11.7%$20,556 -9.1%
        2019$1,729 $22,615 +19.2%
        2018$1,729 $18,972
        2017$1,729 +0.3%$18,972 +14.8%
        2016$1,723 +15.1%$16,525 +0%
        2015$1,498 +14.8%$16,520 +15.5%
        2014$1,304 $14,300
        2013-- $14,300 +2.1%
        2012-- $14,010
        2011-- $14,010 +2.1%
        2010-- $13,720
        2009-- $13,720 +5.7%
        2008-- $12,980
        2007-- $12,980 +29.4%
        2006-- $10,030
        2005-- $10,030 -12.5%
        2004-- $11,460 +12.2%
        2002-- $10,210
        2001-- $10,210
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Old Town West

        Getting around

        87 / 100
        Very Walkable
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        100 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Dunn
        • Middle: Lincoln
        • High: Poudre

        Source: IRES 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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