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$950,691$612 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

5500 FOSSIL CREEK DR

FORT COLLINS, CO 80526
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,553 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$951K
$793K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,284 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,692 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,992
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,692
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,114,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyLarimer
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.84
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 345 ft²Porch · 745 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
McGraw Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Webber Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Rocky Mountain High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Poudre School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80526These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,608
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,210 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,442
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,131
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.69%

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How this home compares

5500 Fossil Creek Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Fort Collins 80526
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Fort Collins 80526
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Fort Collins 80526
  • Older than 97% of homes in Fort Collins 80526

What homes are worth in Fort Collins 80526

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$247K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Fort Collins 80526.

How it measures up in Fort Collins 80526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Collins 80526.

Estimated value$950,691
CheaperTypical $539,525Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$612
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,553 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,679 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size5.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 5500 Fossil Creek Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Collins 80526Larimer County
Estimated valuepricier than$950,69195% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$612almost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,553 ft²42% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.84 ac98% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19663% of homes15% of homes

About 5500 Fossil Creek Dr

How much is 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO is $950,691 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $792,798 to $1,108,584. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO?

5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,553 square feet of living space and a 5.84-acre lot.

When was 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO built?

5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO?

5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO is assigned to McGraw Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Webber Middle School (middle), rated A; Rocky Mountain High School (high), rated B. All sit in Poudre School District R-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO compare to other homes in Fort Collins 80526?

Among the 14,854 homes in Fort Collins 80526, it is worth more than 95% of them ($950,691 against a typical $539,525), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($612 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,553 ft² against a typical 1,679 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (5.84 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1966 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Larimer County, it is worth more than 90% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5500 Fossil Creek Dr, Fort Collins, CO was $6,284. The county assessed it at $74,692.

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