Green Homes

We have collected together some of the best in more sustainable real estate in the Fort Collins/Loveland area. This list includes a cross-section of the market, with something for most budgets.

If you see anything you would like more information on, or would like to visit, just contact us, we'd be glad to help you. This is simply a market overview--if nothing here meets your needs, we can surely help you find it.

Also, if you know of something new, we'd like to hear about it!

Midori

Coming Soon!  It was on hold while the housing market was slow, but this project should be up and running in mid- 2011. Call for an update.

This cozy project features 10 lots in a great location just northwest of Old Town Fort Collins. Named Midori, which is Japanese for "green", the community incorporates sustainability, affordability and aesthetics into a carefully crafted, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. 

One of the major design goals for Midori is to create a neighborhood that is conceived as green from the ground up. One of the developer's key goals is to minimize the homes' footprint on the land, reducing hardscape and preserving existing trees. Another key component will be creating a true community feel, reflected in the plan for homes which face a common green with walking paths and back-loaded garages. 

Call us today at 970.631.2666 for more information, to view preliminary floor plans, or to make a lot reservation for this exciting project!  Or visit www.midoriliving.com .

 
Spring Green

This project has been put in hold. If you are interested, we will let you know as soon as it's ready to roll!  This sustainable development plans to have 17 Built Green certified single family homes in a great location in the Northwest of town. Call us for details on lot pricing and project status.

Built by Sovick Design/Builders (with 30 years of experience in green building locally) the development will emphasize quality over quantity of space in the "Not So Big House" tradition of architect/author Sarah Susanka.

Standard features will include highly energy efficient construction, consideration to solar features, and comfortable outdoor room spaces. Five of the 17 units will provide the opportunity for apartments over their garages.

 

Solar Village Maple

Located in the heart of Old Town, at Maple and Meldrum, just 3 blocks to College Ave, reservations are currently being taken for a very hip new green development. This exciting new community will have about 26 residential units overlooking a sun-filled courtyard of native plants and trees. The building will have 7000 feet of retail and commercial space at ground level for a unique vitality. Green Features include:

• 100% of electricity provided by wind and solar power. (Very low utility bills!)
• Super insulated structure
• Healthier indoor envionment due to use of low-VOC paints and finishes, eco cabinetry, and hypo-allergenic HVAC system
• Developer received the 2006 Exemplary Solar Building of the Year, for a similar project in Longmont
  Listed by Fort Collins Real Estate.

 

Old Town North

 

 

Another great option for more sustainable living is about a half mile north of Old Town, is Old Town North. You can build a green dream home, with lots currently for sale amid other fun and interesting homes. Lots listed by Keller Williams

 

 

 

 

   
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Observatory Village

This large development of Built Green homes in South Fort Collins has something for almost everyone, from patio homes and condominiums to single family. There is still an opportunity to buy new construction here--a number of lots remain. Or, buy a newer home.

Greenspire at Winsdor Lake (Windsor, CO)

The homes at Greenspire on Windsor Lake, built by Aspen Homes offer a great opportunity to get a well built and energy effiecient home at a first time home buyer price. The project features homes that strive to be "zero energy"--meaning they produce as much energy as they consume. They achieve this with solar photovoltaic panels and heat pumps, among other energy efficiency features.

Aspen Homes was named the 2006 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its houses, which meet the strict guidelines established by the EPA for energy efficiency.

Vista Largo Reserve

If you are looking for a very high performance custom home in a fantastic Southeast Fort Collins location, this is for you. All homes are being built on half acre estate lots, surrounded by 40 acres of conservation land. Built by LR Barker Builder, following green building practices. You have the option to build using plans from the Sarah Susanka (of "Not So Big House" fame) 2004 Show Home, an award winning design. 

Just let us know if we can help you learn more about any of these homes or arrange a visit.

And, keep in mind that these are only a snapshot of what is available in Northern Colorado. If you don't see anything here that suits your needs, tell us what it is you have in mind. To get started, you can fill out this Buyer Profile which lets us know what things matter most to you.