Discover the perfect blend of country living and city convenience with this exceptional 4.5-acre build-to-suit property, located just 10 minutes from Old Town. The flat, usable lot offers endless possibilities for designing your ideal home, with easy access from Douglas Road. The property features an existing metal outbuilding, an entry gate, and perimeter fencing, providing a great foundation for your future plans. Septic system required. Utility installation through ELCO will be needed. allowing you to customize your infrastructure to meet your needs. Whether you're envisioning a custom home, space for hobbies, or room to enjoy the outdoors, this small acreage property offers the flexibility and location to make your vision a reality. Please note: Can also buy 3621 Highland Drive (MLS #1063218), which is directly adjacent to the east, to create a great small acreage with amazing potential!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
Wellington Middle School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
5/10
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About Highland
Place
Highland Place, located between College Avenue and City Park, is a residential and walkable Fort Collins neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a classic mid-century feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Elizabeth Street corridor near City Park, where coffee counters, bike traffic, and campus-bound footpaths set the daily rhythm. Local pillars like The Lyric, The Emporium: An American Brasserie, and The Colorado Room anchor nights out with film, food, and live music. Housing leans toward tidy ranches and smaller infill homes with mature landscaping. Side streets connect to Spring Creek Trail for car-free loops. CSU and Old Town sit close enough to shape the pace without dominating it.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Horse(s) allowed
Exterior features
Level terrain
County-maintained road frontage
Minimal flood or C rating
Home design
Land property type
Unimproved land
Build-to-suit development status
Zoned RR-2
One living unit allowed
Construction
No improvements on site
Utilities
No water source (water tap available)
Water meter installed
Septic needed
No water rights
Sewer: none (see remarks)
Gas service by Xcel Energy
HOA & community
No association fees or transfer fees
No association reserves
Financial info
$9,110 annual tax (2025)
Electricity and solar
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The RR-2 district is intended to accommodate rural residential uses, along with compatible agricultural and civic uses. It serves as a transition between rural and urban areas. Development options include conservation development or subdivision depending on the size of property being developed. Minimum lot sizes are based on the availability of public water and sewer serving the property.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Collins, CO • 80524
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Sun exposure
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Redfin Estimate for 525 E Douglas Rd
$353,015
$22K under list price of $375K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $435K to $530K.