80521 Homes with Cottage Style

80521 Homes with Cottage Style

Welcome to the charming zip code 80521, nestled in the vibrant city of Fort Collins, Colorado! This area is not just a place to live; it's a lifestyle brimming with character, community, and natural beauty. Known for its stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and a thriving local culture, Fort Collins offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and urban amenities.

One of the most enchanting aspects of 80521 is its collection of cottage-style homes. These delightful residences exude warmth and charm, often featuring cozy nooks, whimsical gardens, and inviting front porches that beckon you to sit and enjoy the scenery. With their quaint architecture and thoughtful design, cottage homes in this area provide a perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful yet vibrant living environment.

Living in 80521 means you’re just moments away from Fort Collins’ renowned Old Town, where you can explore an array of local boutiques, restaurants, and breweries. The area is also rich in parks and outdoor spaces, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts and families alike. Enjoy hiking, biking, or simply taking a stroll along the Cache la Poudre River, which adds to the scenic allure of this picturesque community.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, the cottage-style homes in 80521 offer a unique opportunity to embrace a lifestyle filled with charm and community spirit. Discover the magic of Fort Collins and make 80521 your new home today!

Newest 80521 Homes with Cottage Style

$450,000
2 Beds 1 Baths IR1068610 MLS
Old Town Fort Collins opportunity! 433 Wood St offers an increasingly hard-to-find combination of location, land and potential. This original 1928 bungalow sits on a 4,250 sq ft corner lot in an evolving pocket of Fort Collins where newer construction has brought significant investment to the neighborhood. An intriguing opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate, hold as a rental, or explore the possibilities of creating something new. The clean 800 sq ft ranch retains its original character, with approximately 396 sq ft of finished basement space with limited ceiling height. NO HOA. Features include a gas furnace and water heater, appliances, on-site parking spaces, two large mature trees, a shed, fenced area, and a screened detached porch area with lighting. **New roof installed August 2026.** And the location? Hard to beat. Enjoy easy access to the heart of Old Town, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping, CSU, bike trails, Lee Martinez Farm, Museum of Discovery, and the Downtown Transit Center with Transfort and Bustang service. Old Town Fort Collins remains one of Northern Colorado's most desirable and walkable areas. Primary short-term rentals may be permitted by zoning; however, buyer and buyer's agent are responsible for independently researching eligibility. A rare chance to secure property in an established Fort Collins location-and make it your own.

433 Wood Street, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Elevations Real Estate, LLC . 9705352000

$895,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 5843773 MLS
Welcome to 230 N. Loomis Avenue, a thoughtfully updated 1910 home that blends historic character with modern comfort and inviting outdoor spaces. Set on a .15-acre lot adjacent to a side alley, it offers added space and privacy in a quiet Old Town location, just a 20-minute walk from Old Town Square and less than 10 minutes by bike from New Belgium, with bike-path access the entire way. This well-cared-for home has been extensively improved, including full interior paint (9/2026), HVAC inspection/cleaning (9/2026), fireplace maintenance (11/2025), kitchen, windows, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, furnace, air conditioning, siding, stucco, fencing, sprinkler system, and landscaping, plus a new Class 4 roof and sewer repair (2022). Pre-inspected for added confidence. The kitchen is the heart of the home, connecting the dining room, backyard, upper level, and adjoining living spaces. Beautifully updated with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets and drawers, a gas range, floating hood, and stainless steel appliances. A main-floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry provide the option for main-level living. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings and a private ensuite with a full bath and double vanity. A second bedroom offers mountain views and a walk-in closet, making it equally well suited for a home office. The third bedroom, also with a walk-in closet, has been enjoyed as a comfortable TV room and second living space. Outside, enjoy fenced front and back yards, a rear deck, mature trees, irrigated raised garden beds, and sprinkler systems in both yards. The side alley creates additional separation from neighboring homes. The one-car, alley-loaded detached garage includes built-in storage and an additional off-street parking space. Zoning may also provide an opportunity to add an ADU or expand the garage, subject to city approval. The work has been done for you. All that is left is to move in and start enjoying the unique experience of Old Town living.

230 N Loomis Avenue, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Rachel Vesta Homes LLC . rachel@rachelvesta.com,970-499-1480

$895,000
4 Beds 3 Baths IR1068371 MLS
Welcome to 230 N. Loomis Avenue, a thoughtfully updated 1910 home that blends historic character with modern comfort and inviting outdoor spaces. Set on a .15-acre lot adjacent to a side alley, it offers added space and privacy in a quiet Old Town location, just a 20-minute walk from Old Town Square and less than 10 minutes by bike from New Belgium, with bike-path access the entire way. This well-cared-for home has been extensively improved, including full interior paint (9/2026), HVAC inspection/cleaning (9/2026), fireplace maintenance (11/2025), kitchen, windows, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, furnace, air conditioning, siding, stucco, fencing, sprinkler system, and landscaping, plus a new Class 4 roof and sewer repair (2022). Pre-inspected for added confidence. The kitchen is the heart of the home, connecting the dining room, backyard, upper level, and adjoining living spaces. Beautifully updated with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets and drawers, a gas range, floating hood, and stainless steel appliances. A main-floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry provide the option for main-level living. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings and a private ensuite with a full bath and double vanity. A second bedroom offers mountain views and a walk-in closet, making it equally well suited for a home office. The third bedroom, also with a walk-in closet, has been enjoyed as a comfortable TV room and second living space. Outside, enjoy fenced front and back yards, a rear deck, mature trees, irrigated raised garden beds, and sprinkler systems in both yards. The side alley creates additional separation from neighboring homes. The one-car, alley-loaded detached garage includes built-in storage and an additional off-street parking space. Zoning may also provide an opportunity to add an ADU or expand the garage, subject to city approval. The work has been done for you. All that is left is to move in and start enjoying the unique experience of Old Town living.

230 N Loomis Avenue, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Rachel Vesta Homes . 9704991480

$950,000
3 Beds 3 Baths IR1068191 MLS
A rare opportunity to own a half-acre in town. Situated on an expansive 26,500-square-foot lot, 1505 S Shields offers a unique combination of move-in-ready living and long-term potential.Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting in the bedrooms, basement and upper living room, updated lighting and bathrooms, a new roof in 2023, solar panels, heat pumps, and added interior insulation-all completed within the past five years.The home features three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large finished basement with separate exterior access, and a sun-filled second-story living room.Ready for its next chapter, the property offers room to imagine an addition, carriage house, urban farm, multifamily use, or an entirely new vision. There may also be an opportunity to assemble additional neighboring parcels. Consult the agent for information regarding other properties currently available.Emily Heinz: A rare opportunity to own a half-acre in town. Situated on an expansive 26,500-square-foot lot, 1505 S Shields offers a unique combination of move-in-ready living and long-term potential.Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, new carpeting in the bedrooms, basement and upper living room, updated lighting and bathrooms, a new roof in 2023, 7.2 kw/h solar panels in 2024, a new heat pump, and added interior insulation-all completed within the past five years.The home features three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large finished basement with separate exterior access, and a sun-filled second-story living room.Ready for its next chapter, the property offers room to imagine an addition, carriage house, urban farm, multifamily use, or an entirely new vision. There may also be an opportunity to assemble additional neighboring parcels. Consult the agent for information regarding other properties currently available.

1505 S Shields Street, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Downtown Real Estate Brokers . 9709889367

$639,000
1 Beds 1 Baths IR1067534 MLS
What if your morning started with breakfast at The Little, your afternoon included a quick walk to City Park for volleyball or pickleball, and fall Saturdays meant heading over to cheer on the Rams? Welcome to 408 S Washington Avenue, a rare Old Town West property that offers an incredible way to live now, with room to dream about what comes next. Set on an approximately 9,500-square-foot lot, the property is half a block from Dunn Elementary, an IB World School, blocks from City Park and CSU, minutes from Downtown, and just 20 minutes from Horsetooth Reservoir for those weekend boat days. Coffee, dinner, live music, CSU basketball and football are all within easy walking or biking distance. The move-in-ready, 699-square-foot, one-bedroom home has been freshly painted inside and out and features hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and a backyard that may be the best part of the property. Fully fenced and surrounded by mature landscaping, the outdoor space includes a covered pergola and two patios, creating multiple places to gather, unwind, or simply enjoy the Colorado seasons. Just beyond the main home, an approximately 134-square-foot detached flex space offers even more versatility. Separate from the reported living area and complete with a Murphy bed, it works beautifully as an office, studio, workout space, or creative retreat.Then there is the lot.With OT-A zoning, alley access, three off-street parking spaces, and approximately 9,500 square feet to work with, the property opens the door to a range of future possibilities, from a custom residence to additional living space, a garage, or an ADU concept. Future improvements are subject to City approval and buyer verification. A preliminary land-use analysis is available upon request This is the Fort Collins lifestyle people fall in love with: neighborhood coffee, live music under open skies, Tour de Fat through Old Town, fall weekends with the Rams, and summer afternoons at Horsetooth.

408 S Washington Avenue, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Compass-Denver . 3037460355

$649,500
IR1066026 MLS
Exceptional opportunity just half a block from CSU and within easy walking distance of Old Town Fort Collins. Rich in history and full of potential, this legal over/under duplex has long been used as a successful rental but also offers the opportunity to be transformed into a charming single-family home with the added flexibility of a lower-level long-term or short-term rental. This ranch style bungalow welcomes you with a classic front porch, spacious living room featuring original hardwood floors, two bedrooms, one bath, and an efficient kitchen. The separate lower-level unit, accessed from the west side, includes a full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms with legal egress windows, one bath, and a large pantry for additional storage. Both units share a washer and dryer. New roof and gutters installed in 2023. New furnace in 2024. Outstanding parking with alley access, four off-street parking spaces from the alley, plus two additional spaces in front of the detached garage. The desirable OT-B (Old Town District, Medium) zoning district offers exceptional flexibility for investors and homeowners alike, with zoning that allows for a future fourplex, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and short-term rentals (buyer to verify all permitted uses with the City of Fort Collins). Whether you're looking for a prime investment property, a future development opportunity, or a historic home in an unbeatable location, this property offers endless possibilities.

625 S Whitcomb Street, Fort Collins

Courtesy of RE/MAX Alliance-Wellington . 9702068343

$625,000
5 Beds 3 Baths IR1065596 MLS
Charming two-story brick bungalow on coveted South Meldrum, just steps from Colorado State University. This one-of-a-kind home offers more than 2,500 finished square feet, five bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms in one of Fort Collins' most sought-after locations. The main level is filled with character and natural light, featuring soaring 9+ foot ceilings, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with new flooring, two secondary bedrooms, a full guest bathroom, and a dedicated primary suite-a truly rare feature at this price point and location.Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a convenient half bath, and two generous bonus storage areas. The newly finished basement adds valuable living space with new drywall, new flooring, and a new egress window, creating endless possibilities for a family room, guest space, office, or recreation area.Extensive recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished hardwood floors, front porch tuck-pointing, updated flooring, new lighting, and numerous thoughtful updates throughout.Renovated and thoughtfully designed by Emily Heinz and Trinity Wilbourn of Downtown Real Estate, this exceptional home blends timeless character with modern updates. Enjoy an unbeatable location just moments from CSU, Downtown Fort Collins, and the Laurel Street shops and restaurants.

604 S Meldrum Street, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Downtown Real Estate Brokers . 9709889367

$920,000
3 Beds 2 Baths IR1064949 MLS
Some homes offer a place to live-703 W. Mountain Ave. offers a way of life. Located on one of Old Town Fort Collins' most iconic tree-lined streets, this beautifully restored 1898 home places you just six blocks from the heart of Old Town, where locally owned restaurants, boutiques, breweries, live music, festivals, City Park, and entertainment create the vibrant lifestyle that makes Fort Collins so special. Spend mornings with coffee on the welcoming front porch, evenings visiting with neighbors, and summer weekends watching the historic trolley pass by. This is the charm, connection, bike-and-walkability that define Old Town living. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic character, this 2,205-sq.foot home offers 1665 sq feet of finished space on the main level, including 3 bedrooms (one nonconforming) and 2 baths, plus additional unfinished basement space. The original hardwood floors blend beautifully with new LVP, while the renovated kitchen features new stainless steel appliances, walnut countertops, refinished cabinetry, and updated fixtures. Modern lighting, new ceiling fans, gorgeous step-in shower and a clean, timeless design complement the home's original craftsmanship without sacrificing its soul. Extensive improvements completed in 2024 & 2025 provide comfort and peace of mind, including a brand-new furnace and central air conditioning. Exceptional curb appeal welcomes you home with a spacious front porch, lush front yard, classic white picket fence, & a private flagstone side patio-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Every detail reflects the care invested in this special property. Opportunities to own a thoughtfully updated historic home on West Mountain Avenue are rare. This is more than a beautiful home-it's an invitation to become part of one of Fort Collins' most cherished neighborhoods and enjoy the timeless character, community, and lifestyle that make Old Town unlike anywhere else.

703 W Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins

Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Rocky Mountain, Realtors-Fort Collins . 9702265511

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