$1,899,000
Active
5
Beds
8
Baths
5669
Sqft
0.81
Acres
7730 Park Ridge Cir, Fort Collins, CO 80528
MLS#: IR1070097
Fort Collins vs Denver · 2026
Living in Fort Collins vs Denver, CO: Home Prices Compared
Fort Collins homes sold for a median $13,000 less than Denver over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Fort Collins or Denver?
Fort Collins. Over the last 12 months the median Fort Collins home sold for $565,000 and the median Denver home for $578,000, a $13,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $285 in Fort Collins and $356 in Denver.
Fort Collins and Denver Side by Side
| Fort Collins | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $565,000 | $578,000 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 2,417 | 9,315 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $285 | $356 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| Sales that closed below list | 50% | 52% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 682 | 3,774 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 77 | 89 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 104 | 357 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 8 | 115 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 201 | 1,824 |
| County | Larimer | Denver |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Fort Collins) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Denver); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
The Price Gap Between Fort Collins and Denver Changes With Home Size
| Home size | Fort Collins median | Denver median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $435,000 | $435,000 | $0 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $365,000 | $370,000 | $5,000 |
| All homes | $565,000 | $578,000 | $13,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $920,000 | $1,500,000 | $580,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
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Beds
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Sqft
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Newest Listings in Fort Collins Market Stats
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Avg. Days on Site
$317
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$651,567
Med. List Price
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Newest Listings in Denver Market Stats
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94
Avg. Days on Site
$373
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$688,299
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Fort Collins Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Fort Collins have been on the market an average of 77 days, against 89 in Denver. Over 12 months, 50% of Fort Collins sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.
Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Fort Collins and Denver
- Fort Collins: 104 ranch-style houses, 336 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 8 homes in 55+ communities and 201 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Fort Collins · Fort Collins ranch homes · Fort Collins 55+ homes
- Denver: 357 ranch-style houses, 2,193 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 115 homes in 55+ communities and 1,824 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Denver · Denver ranch homes · Denver 55+ homes
Choose Fort Collins or Denver Based on These Points
- Choose Fort Collins if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $13,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $285 against $356.
- Choose Denver if you want the most homes to pick from: 3,774 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Fort Collins. Current listings there average 77 days on the market, against 89 in Denver.
- Sellers get closer to list price in Fort Collins: a median 100.0% of list over 12 months.
Fort Collins vs Denver: questions
Is Fort Collins cheaper than Denver?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Fort Collins was $565,000, against $578,000 in Denver.
Which has more homes for sale, Fort Collins or Denver?
Denver, with 3,774 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Fort Collins had 682.
Do homes sell faster in Fort Collins or Denver?
Current listings in Fort Collins average 77 days on the market, against 89 in Denver. In the last 12 months 50% of Fort Collins sales and 52% of Denver sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Fort Collins and Denver?
On Oct 31, 2026, 8 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Fort Collins and 115 in Denver.
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