Timber Lark in Fort Collins, CO
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Community Overview
Timber Lark is a Lennar community in southeast Fort Collins, just northwest of Timberline Road and Trilby Road, with quick access to I-25 and the shopping along Harmony and College. The City of Fort Collins approved it in 2022 as about 197 homes on roughly 35 acres: 83 single-family homes, 66 paired homes and 48 townhomes, plus a 1-acre neighborhood park. That mix gives buyers several price points in one neighborhood, from Parkside townhomes starting around $371,400, to paired homes from about $476,000, to Pioneer Collection single-family homes from about $629,000 (October 2026). Homes range from about 1,099 to 3,173 square feet with 2 to 5 bedrooms, and the community is served by Poudre School District (Werner Elementary, Preston Middle and Fossil Ridge High).
About the Community
Timber Lark is actively selling, and because it was planned as a single phase of about 197 homes, inventory moves faster than in large multi-phase master plans. Lennar typically releases a mix of finished quick move-in homes and homes still under construction, and its homes come with many features included rather than a long upgrade menu, which keeps the process simple but limits design changes. Expect some construction activity nearby while the remaining homes are built. On-site amenities are neighborhood-scale, with a playground, community park and picnic area, rather than a pool or clubhouse.
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Mark's Insight
"Buyers often come into Timber Lark expecting “Fort Collins pricing with Fort Collins charm,” but the reality is a bit more nuanced. While the address is Fort Collins, the experience here feels more suburban and transitional than what many buyers associate with west-side or Old Town neighborhoods. Another common misunderstanding is flexibility—model homes can create the impression that customization is wide-open, when in practice most builders here operate within tight design packages and upgrade tiers. Lot premiums can also catch buyers off guard; even modest differences in lot size or orientation can materially affect the final price. Financing incentives, when offered, are typically tied to preferred lenders and may not offset higher long-term costs if buyers aren’t careful. From a resale standpoint, Timber Lark should appeal to future buyers who want “newer Fort Collins” rather than character homes, which is important to understand before committing."
Mark Leavitt
Nixon Team at RE/MAX Alliance
Costs & Fees to Know
Many new construction communities in Northern Colorado use metro districts to finance infrastructure like roads, utilities, and amenities. This can add $150–$500+ per month to your housing costs depending on the mill levy. Understanding your true monthly payment—including metro district taxes, HOA dues, and property taxes—is essential before you buy.
HOA Information
Timber Lark is a master-planned community with shared features like a park, playground and picnic area, so expect an HOA that maintains common areas and enforces exterior standards. Paired homes and townhomes often have tighter rules and sometimes higher dues than detached homes in the same master plan, so review the governing documents for your exact home type and filing before you sign.
Metro/Tax District Info
Fort Collins uses metro districts in many newer neighborhoods, and City policy generally caps metro district levies at 50 mills unless City Council approves more. We haven't found a Timber Lark-specific metro district in public sources. Before you write an offer, look up a completed home in the same filing on the Larimer County Assessor site to see every taxing district, and ask Lennar for its metro district and tax disclosure for your exact lot. Then have your lender use that exact tax figure, not a county average, when calculating your payment.
Is This Community Right for You?
Great Fit If You...
Buyers who want southeast Fort Collins positioning (near Timberline/Trilby) with a newer-build home rather than competing in older resale pockets Buyers open to attached housing (paired homes/townhomes) as a tradeoff for location and new construction finishes Buyers comfortable with a more structured builder process and fewer custom-change opportunities than a true semi-custom build Buyers who like neighborhood-scale amenities (park/playground/picnic area) and will actually use them day-to-day Buyers planning to stay long enough to get past the “active construction” stage of an emerging master plan
May Not Be Ideal If You...
Buyers who need a fully finished neighborhood experience immediately and don’t want to live around ongoing build activity Buyers who strongly dislike HOAs or shared-wall living (for the paired/townhome side of the community) Buyers expecting wide-open lot choice and full design freedom like a semi-custom builder experience Buyers with tight payment ceilings who haven’t left room for potential district taxes/fees and insurance cost swings Buyers who want a large amenity stack (pool/fitness/clubhouse) rather than a simpler park-and-playground setup
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Nearby Comparable Communities
Timnath Lakes (Timnath) — Often compared for I-25 access and newer inventory; key difference is it’s Timnath (not Fort Collins) and the amenity/master-plan scale can be different. Kechter Farm area options (SE Fort Collins) — Compared for the same general side of town; key difference is many parts are more established/resale-oriented versus an emerging master plan. Mosaic (north/east Fort Collins) — Compared by buyers wanting newer housing stock and attached options; key difference is location within Fort Collins and the “already built vs. still building” lifestyle.
Location
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Near 1832 Crested Lark St, Fort Collins, CO 80528
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