Houses Colorado Larimer County Fort Collins

$2,850 Total Monthly Price

5220 Southern Cross Ln

Fort Collins, CO 80528

970-817-1492

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2.5
Square Feet

2,436 sq ft
Available

Available Now

About This Home

Available Now

Available July 10, 2026 (possibly sooner!) Beautiful home located in the highly desirable Observatory Village community. This well-maintained property features: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Central A/C and gas heat All appliances included Hardwood Floors Open Floorplan Large eat in kitchen Full unfinished basement (great for storage) Fenced backyard Enjoy incredible community amenities right across the street, including a pool, park, and clubhouse. Snow removal and landscaping are included for added convenience. Observatory Village is known for its strong sense of community, offering events, parades, and even a Star Gazer Observatory. Located within walking distance to top-rated schools: Fossil Ridge High School Preston Middle School Zach Elementary Sorry, no pets. Pictures reflect a gas fireplace, which has been removed., Tenants pay all utilities.

5220 Southern Cross Ln is a house located in Larimer County and the 80528 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Poudre R-1 School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Listed by Holly Mitchell
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City - Fort Collins

Fort Collins sits at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills along the Cache la Poudre River, and it carries the confident, grounded energy of a city that knows exactly what it is. Colorado State University anchors much of the city's identity as a public research institution and one of the state's largest employers, shaping a culture that values education, sustainability, and the outdoors. Old Town draws residents to its preserved historic streetscape and the Lincoln Center, while neighborhoods like Midtown, Fossil Creek, and Campus West each offer a distinct pace and personality.

The rental landscape here reflects that variety. Craftsman-style houses, newer suburban builds, townhome-style apartment communities, and historic loft conversions near Old Town give renters plenty of options depending on lifestyle. The city's craft brewing legacy, with long-established names like New Belgium and Odell Brewing Company rooted here for decades, speaks to Fort Collins' broader character.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Front Range C.C., Larimer	Drive:	13 min	5.5 mi
Colorado State Univ., South	Drive:	15 min	6.9 mi
Colorado State University	Drive:	18 min	8.0 mi
Colorado State Univ., Main	Drive:	20 min	8.4 mi

5220 Southern Cross Ln is within 13 minutes or 5.5 miles from Front Range C.C., Larimer. It is also near Colorado State Univ., South and Colorado State University.

Schools

Traut Core Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

502 Students

Nearby

Zach Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

475 Students

Attendance Zone

Preston Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

545 Students

Attendance Zone

Fossil Ridge High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,053 Students

Attendance Zone

Front Range Baptist Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

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Transportation

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Time and distance from 5220 Southern Cross Ln.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Harmony Commons	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Union Park	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Gateway Timnath	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi

5220 Southern Cross Ln has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Arapaho Bend Natural Area	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Pineridge Natural Area	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Fossil Creek Park	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Environmental Learning Center - CSU	Drive:	16 min	6.4 mi

5220 Southern Cross Ln has 5 parks within 6.4 miles, including Arapaho Bend Natural Area, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, and Pineridge Natural Area.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Poudre Valley Hospital	Drive:	14 min	6.6 mi
Medical Center of the Rockies	Drive:	14 min	9.4 mi

5220 Southern Cross Ln has 3 hospitals within 9.4 miles, the nearest is Banner Fort Collins Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Cheyenne Airport Air Guard Station	Drive:	54 min	49.7 mi
Buckley Space Force Base	Drive:	98 min	72.5 mi

5220 Southern Cross Ln is 49.7 miles from Cheyenne Airport Air Guard Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Buckley Space Force Base.