The Best Value Properties in Fort Collins, CO

Could Fort Collins, CO be the best place to live in the entire country? Livability thinks so. We don't exactly know but we can certainly take a look at what's for sale and determine what real estate properties hold the best value in the city.

Our formula has surfaced some great large properties in Fort Collins. Particularly in western states, large plots of land are routinely available. It's a special situation to have a 100+ acre property within the greater city limits of a desirable city like Fort Collins. Often, a large property has a good value-for-dollar. What price does someone ask for 50 acres? Would they much more for 57 acres? Perhaps not. All that land presents possibilities, potential, and consequently more value to a buyer.

American Forest Management has a clear and concise article about the factors that drive land value. In short, they are location, access, water, usability, improvements, utilities, timber values, soils, conservation or mitigation value, and minerals.

There are also statistical methodologies for determining the value of land when used for pasture, but what about for recreation, development, or subdividing then reselling? All of these scenarios are good ones to consider when you detemine the value of land to YOU.