1601 Peterson St, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
About This Home
Fantastic investment opportunity in central Fort Collins, just minutes from CSU and Old Town! This 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers exceptional flexibility with a private basement entrance, separate kitchenette, and dedicated laundry area-ideal for rental income, multigenerational living, or guest accommodations. Situated on a spacious lot with a large backyard, ample off-street parking, and an attached one-car garage, this property is located in one of Northern Colorado's strongest rental markets.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Disposal
- Laundry features: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Daylight
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bedroom4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Window Coverings
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area above ground: 888
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 1,776 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R0109908
- Zoning: LMN
- Special condition: Private Owner
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 9,468 sqft
- Features: City Limits,Alley
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Winter Weather
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,982 | $35,784 |
| Home Insurance * | $229 | $2,748 |
| Property Taxes | $255 | $3,060 |
| Electricity | $186 | $2,232 |
| Total | $3,652 | $43,824 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Colorado FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | Listed for sale | $589,900 |
| 2021-02-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-04-16 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
| 2020-01-24 | Listed for rent | $2,200 |
| 2009-07-02 | Sold | $200,500 |
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