Public Remarks: Wow, you can have it all. Remodeled gorgeous house, 5.5 acres for breathing room, 5 min to Old Town, amazing location, no HOA, heated shop, great for animals, low taxes and a great candidate to subdivide. Your new home has a modern kitchen with double ovens (1 gas, 1 electric), built-in microwave, granite, stainless steel appliances, glass tile full wall backsplash, soft-close and slide-out cabinets, reclaimed polished wood island, open floor plan with tile and hardwood floors, brand new master bath with luxury shower, walk-in closet with hidden storage, new gas natural stone fireplace, huge family room with multiple configurations, new carpet. The flex room off the primary bedroom could be used to make a Primary suite or additional living/dining/reading or office. All of this is laid out in a one level Ranch plan. The property has an oasis backyard, 2 rain gardens, 2 rain barrels for watering and is set up for a home business, building projects or animals with a 525 sq ft heated and insulated shop, 300 sq ft additional tack room, 2 main service panels (1 to house, 1 to barn), 2 stalls with run-outs, 3rd bay for equipment or a 3rd stall, fully fenced with goat/sheep fence, 5 hydrants with power, separate pasture with large loafing shed, chicken coop and yard, garden shed, another large playing field, and leveled area for arena. You will not want to miss this amazing home that is only 1.5 miles to King Soopers, and also easy to get out of town or into the mountains from. Larimer County says that this property meets the criteria for subdivision approval. Listing Agent is one of the Sellers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5.47 acresLot Size
$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pete Thrasher• Headwaters Realty LLC
Contact: 9709998818
Bought with Brian Trainor• C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Great Horse Property on 5.47 Acres and in Town. NO Covenants. 4 Fenced Pastures, 4 stall Loafing Shed, Tack room & Shop Area. Large Flat space for Arena or to Build Large Garage or Building. Large sprawling Ranch style home with everything on the Main Floor. New Exterior siding and Windows. Lots of Trees and privacy around this home. Close to Country Club and Longs Pond.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #481075
Aug 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2006
Listed
$425,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1998
Sold
$238,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1998
Sold
$210,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,296 (+20.0%)
$6,875 + $45,319
$52,194
2024
$4,415 (+5.0%)
$6,875 + $45,319
$52,194
2023
$4,203 (+28.6%)
$7,370 + $41,734
$49,104
2022
$3,269 (−0.9%)
$7,370 + $41,734
$49,104
2021
$3,297 (+4.3%)
$7,645 + $26,598
$34,243
2020
$3,161 (−0.5%)
$7,865 + $27,363
$35,228
2019
$3,175 (+6.6%)
$7,865 + $25,618
$33,483
2018
$2,979 (+0.3%)
$7,865 + $25,618
$33,483
2017
$2,969 (+0.3%)
$7,920 + $24,480
$32,400
2016
$2,961 (+16.9%)
$7,920 + $30,211
$38,131
2014
$2,533 (−0.1%)
$5,970 + $21,560
$27,530
2013
$2,536 (+4.4%)
$5,970 + $21,560
$27,530
2012
$2,429 (+2.8%)
$3,980 + $21,830
$25,810
2011
$2,364 (+15.9%)
$3,980 + $21,830
$25,810
2010
$2,039 (+5.1%)
$3,980 + $21,830
$25,810
2009
$1,940
$3,980 + $18,570
$22,550
Tax history for 609 Richards Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,296 (+20.0%)
$6,875 + $45,319
$52,194
2024
$4,415 (+5.0%)
$6,875 + $45,319
$52,194
2023
$4,203 (+28.6%)
$7,370 + $41,734
$49,104
2022
$3,269 (−0.9%)
$7,370 + $41,734
$49,104
2021
$3,297 (+4.3%)
$7,645 + $26,598
$34,243
2020
$3,161 (−0.5%)
$7,865 + $27,363
$35,228
2019
$3,175 (+6.6%)
$7,865 + $25,618
$33,483
2018
$2,979 (+0.3%)
$7,865 + $25,618
$33,483
2017
$2,969 (+0.3%)
$7,920 + $24,480
$32,400
2016
$2,961 (+16.9%)
$7,920 + $30,211
$38,131
2014
$2,533 (−0.1%)
$5,970 + $21,560
$27,530
2013
$2,536 (+4.4%)
$5,970 + $21,560
$27,530
2012
$2,429 (+2.8%)
$3,980 + $21,830
$25,810
2011
$2,364 (+15.9%)
$3,980 + $21,830
$25,810
2010
$2,039 (+5.1%)
$3,980 + $21,830
$25,810
2009
$1,940
$3,980 + $18,570
$22,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.47 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,328
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Larimer County
APN
R0163953
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
RR-2
Rural Residential District
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
Mar 9, 2027 • Active
New single family home
Work on a single-family home.
New construction
Sep 12, 2026 • Final
New single family home
Addition
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Features
Covered Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 0
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarter): 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Yes
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Yes
Forced Air
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Level Lot, Level Drive, Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Laundry
Electric Range/Oven, Gas Range/Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Logs Included, Family/Recreation Room Fireplace
Flooring: Wood Floors
Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
Room Information
Basement: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Horse(s): Yes
Barn with 1-2 Stalls, Barn with 3+ Stalls, Corral(s), Pasture, Tack Room, Loafing Shed, Hay Storage, Riding Trail
Lot Features: Lawn Sprinkler System, Level, Abuts Ditch
Other Structures: Workshop, Storage
Zoning: RR2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Waterfront: No
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Highland Place
MLS Area Major: Fort Collins
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2548
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Building Area Total: 2548
Construction Materials: Wood/Frame, Vinyl Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: R0163953
Tax Annual Amount: 3297.23
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
Electric: Electric,PVREA
Gas: Natural Gas,XCEL
Sewer: Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
High School District: Poudre
Elementary School: Cache La Poudre
Middle or Junior School: Cache La Poudre
High School: Poudre
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 1 and Hwy 287 (College), Turn right on Hwy 1, go 1.5 miles, turn right on Richards Lake Rd. Halfway down Richards Lake rd on the right.
Unparsed Address: 609 Richards Lake Rd Fort Collins CO 80524
Street Number: 609
Street Name: Richards Lake
Street Suffix: Rd
City: Fort Collins
State or Province: CO
County or Parish: Larimer
Country: US
Postal Code: 80524
Coordinates: -105.06614,40.631762
Latitude: 40.631762
Longitude: -105.06614
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,328
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Larimer County
APN: R0163953
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 9709998818
Close Price: $1,000,000
Photos Count: 37
Possible Use: Single Family
Special Listing Conditions: Private Owner
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Date Information
Close Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Cumulative Days on Market: 49
Days on Market: 49
Listing Contract Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
Modification Timestamp: Friday, August 2, 2024 2:48 AM
Home Information
Window Features: Window Coverings
Year Built: 1940
Around this home
Schools
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
Cache La Poudre Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
Poudre High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 19 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$918,000 – $1.11M
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