The 80521 area offers some of the best property diversity in the city. From larger rural sized lots to standard alley load downtown lots with bungalows, there are many choices. In this area, the best place to buy really depends on your budget and your goals.
Property investors will look more toward short sales and foreclosures, as well as multifamily opportunities or Old Town values. Those looking to live close to everything will choose Old Town Fort Collins, where you can walk to all the restaurants, brewpubs, shopping, entertainment and more. Those wanting a larger rural lot will look in the northwest section near the Overland Trail and Cherry St intersections. Some buyers want to live near City Park, and some near the foothills. Others want to be affordable and close to CSU.
Prices will range from the upper 100s to the mid 300s, as the 80521 is a more affordable area (especially if the old town properties are factored out). Once you get into Old Town, certain streets like Mountain Ave. will command $400K and up.
Checkout my homepage at http://www.mattevansrealestate.com, and be sure to use the cutting-edge map search feature. There, you can "drive" the streets, looking at all available properties by area. It's a great way to see everything available on the local MLS in map form, and click on details for each home.
To assist you the most, we would need to discuss your goals, and match those with the right property or properties. I'm one of the top REALTORS in the area and at Keller Williams. We are #1 in homebuyer satisfaction according to JD Power. On the buyer side we can represent you as Buyer's Agents, meaning we are working for your best interests in the transaction, finding all the facts, negotiating the best deal, and overseeing your transaction to close.
When you are ready to talk, give me a ring and we'll discuss your goals and see if it's a match for you.
Are you already in the area or relocating? If relocating from out of state, our free services have produced very happy clients. Either way you may already have ideas and goals regarding location that I'd love to hear.

Best regards,
Matt Evans
Keller Williams Realty
Award-Winning Associates
970-215-9221
mattevansrealestate@gmail.com http://www.mattevansrealestate.com

Old town is hot. Other parts of 80521 not so much. There are areas in both categories- revitalization and decline. The primary consideration would of course be the price point. I'd be happy to do some research for you, there is no substitute for the local knowledge of a local Realtor.

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That's a great questions. It is hard to answer without knowing additional informaton Such as, are you looking for a primary residence or a rental property? What is your price point? There are many great neighborhoods in the 80521 zip codes. But one of my favorites is known as the subdivsion called the Ponds as it is NESTLED AGAINST THE FOOTHILLS in West Fort Collins. It has views of the foothills and is close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus it is right by Horsetooth Reservoir & Pineridge Natural Area.

Please contact me directly if you have any additional questions or would like to find out about other great neighborhoods in the 80521 zip code tailored to your needs.
Kindly, Carrie Holmes
970-988-0242
email: Carrie.Holmes@ColoradoHomes.com