Sunflower, Fort Collins, Colorado
Cute and Established, 55+ Sunflower is in a Nice Town and Has Modular Homes, a Clubhouse, Mature Landscaping and Neighborhood Gatherings
Located on the eastern outskirts of Fort Collins in north central Colorado, Sunflower is a cute, gated 55+ modular home community. Construction began in the early-2000s and wrapped up in 2018.
Each residence is energy efficient and has an attached one or two car garage, which is sometimes at a 90 degree angle to the main house, a slightly pitched roof, ample closet space, air conditioning, a patio and a front porch. Many have a skylight, cathedral ceilings and an eat-in kitchen.
All properties come with two bedrooms, two baths and between about 1,200 square feet to 1,700 square feet. Exteriors have vinyl siding in muted colors (gray, blue, yellow), and each home has a concrete driveway. The Rocky Mountains appear in the distance.
Modular homes are built in sections in a factory. The first Sunflower homes constructed, those before 2004, were built on stilts and skirts to HUD standards, while properties built after 2004 were constructed on permanent concrete foundations. The residences with concrete foundations generally cost more.
Prices start in the mid-$100,000s, but the lot lease fee (instead of an HOA fee) is on the high side at around $1,136 per month, depending on the home. In some cases, there are additional fees for insurance, property tax and administration of about $218 per month. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they are bound to change.
Sunflower is nicely landscaped with sidewalks and mature trees. A closely knit community, neighbors often gather at the clubhouse to play cards, have morning coffee and more. Residents also enjoy a putting green and pickleball courts. RV storage is available for a small fee.
Fort Collins is a thriving college town, home to Colorado State University, and it has an educated, outdoor-oriented population that enjoys a casual Western lifestyle. The city often tops lists of the “best places to live,” thanks to its lively atmosphere, proximity to outstanding outdoor mountain recreation, plentiful restaurants, scenic setting and more.
Poudre Valley Hospital is award-winning and accredited by the Joint Commission.
Summer temperatures are in the 80s and 90s, and winter temperatures are in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives 14 of rain and 43 inches of snow per year. Humidity is low, and skies are blue.