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Capitol Hill vs Timber Lark

Capitol Hill and Timber Lark are both neighbourhoods of Fort Collins, CO. There are 5 homes for sale in Capitol Hill and 21 in Timber Lark as this page loaded. Capitol Hill is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $1,175,000 against $533,350 in Timber Lark, about 120% higher. By the foot it is $443 in Capitol Hill against $310 in Timber Lark. A typical home is 2,824 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,787 in Timber Lark, built around 1952 and 2026 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Timber Lark: a median of 48 days on the market against 60 in Capitol Hill. Both are in the Poudre R-1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureCapitol HillTimber Lark
For sale today
Homes for sale521
Median asking price$1,175,000$533,350
Cheapest home for sale$450,000$411,400
Dearest home for sale$1,395,000$677,250
Median price per sq ft$443$310
Median days on market6048
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)2,8241,787
Median bedrooms33
Typical year built19522026
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold252
Median sold price$1,397,500$584,950
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtPoudre R-1Poudre R-1
ElementaryPutnamWerner
MiddleLincolnPreston
High schoolPoudreFossil Ridge
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/105/10
Transit6/104/10
Biking8/106/10
Quiet5/107/10
Calm streets6/107/10
Getting around8/107/10

The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.

Capitol Hill

5
Homes for sale
$1,175,000
Median asking price
$443
Median per sq ft
60
Median days on market

Timber Lark

21
Homes for sale
$533,350
Median asking price
$310
Median per sq ft
48
Median days on market

What each one is like

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is Fort Collins' vibrant historic neighborhood, known for its tree-lined streets, eclectic mix of Victorian and early 20th-century homes, and strong community character. Located just south of downtown, it's a walkable area with local coffee shops, restaurants, and galleries.

Full Capitol Hill guide

Timber Lark

Timber Lark is a residential neighborhood in Fort Collins offering a suburban feel with convenient access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Located near major retail corridors and well-connected via local roads, the area appeals to families and professionals seeking modern amenities without downtown density.

Full Timber Lark guide

Questions people ask

Is Capitol Hill or Timber Lark more expensive?

Capitol Hill is more expensive. The median asking price is $1,175,000 in Capitol Hill against $533,350 in Timber Lark. By price per square foot they run $443 in Capitol Hill and $310 in Timber Lark, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Capitol Hill or Timber Lark?

A typical home for sale is 2,824 square feet in Capitol Hill and 1,787 square feet in Timber Lark, both with a median of 3 bedrooms.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Capitol Hill is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1952, against 2026 in Timber Lark.

Which sells faster, Capitol Hill or Timber Lark?

Homes for sale in Timber Lark have been listed a median of 48 days, against 60 days in Capitol Hill. Over the last twelve months 2 homes sold in Capitol Hill and 52 in Timber Lark, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Capitol Hill and Timber Lark?

Both are in the Poudre R-1 school district. The homes for sale in Capitol Hill are most often assigned to Putnam Elementary, Lincoln Middle, Poudre High School; in Timber Lark it is Werner Elementary, Preston Middle, Fossil Ridge High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Capitol Hill or Timber Lark?

Symbio rates Capitol Hill 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 5 for Timber Lark. On transit they score 6 and 4.

How current are these figures?

They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.

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Look at either one on its own

Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.