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Windsor, CO · Weld County · Land Prices Per Acre
What Is Land Worth Per Acre in Windsor, Colorado?
Based on public county records: the median vacant-land sale in Windsor is $351,796 per acre (17 qualified transactions, trailing 24 months). Commercial and retail parcels recorded a median of $365,000 across 55 sales.
$351,796Median / Acre — Vacant Land
17Qualified Land Sales
$365KMedian — Commercial
Last updated: June 2026 · Data: Public Colorado county records
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$351,796Median $/Acre — Vacant Land
17Vacant Land Sales
55Commercial Sales
$365KMedian — Commercial Parcel
24 mo.Data Window (since Jun 2024)
Overview
Understanding Vacant Land Prices in Windsor, CO
Windsor is one of Northern Colorado's fastest-growing communities — a Town of Windsor incorporated municipality straddling the Larimer–Weld County line, with most developable land falling within Weld County jurisdiction. Its proximity to I-25, US-34, and the Fort Collins–Greeley employment corridor has made it a persistent target for residential, commercial, and industrial land acquisition. Understanding land value here means understanding both the data and the specific characteristics of a given parcel.
Summary answer: Recorded vacant-land transactions in Windsor show a median of $351,796 per acre based on 17 qualified sales in the past 24 months. But this figure is a starting point — individual parcel value depends heavily on zoning, entitlement, utility access, and location within Windsor's growth corridors. A parcel-specific analysis is essential before any purchase, listing, or investment decision.
This guide explains what the data shows, what drives per-acre value up or down in Windsor, and how to get a research-backed estimate for a specific parcel — all grounded in public county records, not estimates or guesses.
Local Market Snapshot
What Do Windsor, CO Land Sales Actually Show?
Direct answer: Public Colorado county records show a median vacant-land price of $351,796/acre from 17 qualified sales, and a median commercial parcel price of $365,000 from 55 sales — both in the trailing 24-month window ending mid-2025.
The table below summarizes the verified figures. All data is from public Colorado county records (county assessor and clerk filings), aggregated. Trailing 24 months (sales on/after 2024-06-01). Figures are descriptive statistics from recorded transactions, not appraisals or opinions of value. Individual properties vary widely.
Vacant Land
$351,796 /acre
Median sale price per acre
17 qualified sales
Raw and transitional parcels; value highly sensitive to zoning, entitlement, and utility status. Single parcel values can differ substantially from the median.
Commercial / Retail / Office
$365,000
Median sale price · Typical range: $170,000–$777,500
55 qualified sales
Includes developed and undeveloped commercial parcels. Broader range reflects diversity in size, location, and improvement status across US-34, Crossroads Blvd, and I-25 corridors.
Data source & window: Public Colorado county records (county assessor and clerk filings), aggregated. Trailing 24 months (sales on/after 2024-06-01). Figures are descriptive statistics from recorded transactions, not appraisals or opinions of value. Individual properties vary widely. These numbers are presented as-is from public records — Colorado Land Use makes no representation that they reflect current market value for any specific parcel.
Why is the sample size relatively small?
Vacant land trades less frequently than improved property. Windsor is a mid-size Colorado municipality, not a major metro — 17 qualified vacant-land sales in 24 months is a meaningful but limited dataset. Medians from small samples can shift significantly with a single large or atypical transaction. Use these figures as a market orientation tool, not a per-parcel appraisal substitute. A parcel-specific comparable search — the kind we run — narrows the relevant universe considerably.
Analysis
What Factors Drive Raw-Land Value Per Acre in Windsor?
Direct answer: Zoning and entitlement status are the biggest value levers. Utility availability, road access, parcel size, and proximity to Windsor's commercial corridors round out the key factors. A parcel with all five advantages can easily exceed the median; a parcel with none may fall well below it.
The per-acre median is a useful benchmark, but Windsor land values range widely depending on the specific characteristics below. Here's what drives price up or down on any given parcel.
Zoning & Allowable Use
The single largest value driver. Commercial or mixed-use zoning unlocks a far higher development return than agricultural or low-density residential. Windsor's Town zoning map is the first thing to verify on any parcel — and whether the land is inside or outside the municipal boundary matters.
Entitlement Status
Land with approved subdivision plats, development agreements, or rezoning already in hand commands a significant premium. Entitlement removes uncertainty and shortens the development timeline, which buyers price accordingly. Raw unentitled acreage must carry that risk — and buyers discount for it.
Utility Availability
Parcels within Windsor's municipal service boundary generally have access to town water and sewer — a major value add. Outside the boundary, costs for well permits, septic installation, or utility extension can run tens of thousands of dollars, directly reducing land value. Always verify tap availability and current tap fees with the Town of Windsor.
Road Access & Frontage
Direct frontage on US-34 (Windsor's main commercial corridor), Crossroads Boulevard, or a paved road increases both visibility and usability. Landlocked parcels or those requiring easement access trade at a discount. Access type and quality affect financing, development cost, and ultimate marketability.
Location Within Windsor's Growth Corridors
Proximity to I-25, the Crossroads commercial district, and Windsor's designated future growth areas commands a premium. Parcels on the periphery or in lower-demand quadrants typically price below the median. Windsor's growth plan — including the East Windsor and US-34 annexation areas — provides a roadmap for where demand is heading.
Parcel Size, Shape & Configuration
Smaller in-fill lots near infrastructure often carry higher per-acre values than large tracts further out — they require less infrastructure investment per buildable unit. Irregular shapes, steep slopes, or wetland areas reduce usable acreage and therefore per-acre value. Assemblage potential can add value for larger adjacent holdings.
Environmental Constraints
Floodplain designation (FEMA Zone A or AE areas exist in parts of Windsor near the Poudre River basin), wetlands, or soil conditions that limit development reduce effective usable acreage and add cost. Always review FEMA flood maps and county environmental records before pricing any Windsor land parcel.
Market Timing & Demand Context
Windsor sits in one of Colorado's most active growth markets, which has historically supported land values. Demand from residential developers, commercial users, and industrial tenants all compete for a limited supply of entitled land. Broader interest-rate and credit-market conditions also affect buyer capacity and therefore achievable land prices in any given period.
Location Context
Why Does Windsor's Location Make Land Values Different from Surrounding Weld County?
Direct answer: Windsor is an incorporated municipality with its own zoning, planning, utilities, and growth management — entirely separate from unincorporated Weld County. Town parcels typically carry stronger infrastructure access, clearer development pathways, and more immediate demand, which translates to higher per-acre prices than comparable rural Weld County tracts.
Windsor, CO Weld County · Northern Front Range
Windsor's Key Location Advantages
I-25 Corridor Access: Windsor's eastern boundary approaches I-25, the primary North–South spine connecting Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Denver — critical for commercial and industrial land demand.
US-34 (Crossroads Blvd) Frontage: Windsor's main commercial spine. High-visibility parcels along this corridor command premium prices and see the most active commercial development.
Fort Collins–Greeley Midpoint: Windsor is roughly equidistant from Fort Collins and Greeley, giving it a labor catchment and consumer base from both markets without their land cost premiums.
Town of Windsor Zoning & Services: Unlike unincorporated Weld County, Windsor parcels can access municipal water, sewer, and development review — reducing uncertainty for developers and supporting higher land prices.
Population Growth: Windsor is among Colorado's fastest-growing municipalities, driving residential and supporting commercial land demand consistently over the past decade.
Wind Energy & Agriculture Legacy: Northern Weld County's agricultural character means transitional land (farm-to-development) is a real and active parcel type in this market — often at a different price point than core-area lots.
Process
How Do You Get a Parcel-Specific Land Value Estimate for Windsor, CO?
Direct answer: Submit the parcel's address or Weld County parcel number through the form on this page. Colorado Land Use researches recorded comparable sales, zoning context, and relevant local factors and returns a data-backed summary — free of charge, for market context purposes (not a formal appraisal).
The county-wide median is a useful starting point, but a parcel-specific estimate requires looking at the actual recorded sales of comparable parcels — similar size, similar zoning, similar location relative to infrastructure. Here's the process we follow:
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Submit Your Parcel
Enter the address or Weld County parcel number (APN) in the form. Include any known zoning, acreage, and intended use if available.
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Records Pull & Zoning Check
We pull recorded sales from Weld County assessor and clerk records, verify current zoning via the Town of Windsor GIS/zoning map, and flag any environmental flags (floodplain, easements).
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Comparable Selection
We identify the most relevant comparable transactions — same zoning class, similar size range, similar proximity to infrastructure — and calculate a per-acre range anchored to recorded data.
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Summary Report Delivered
You receive a written summary with comparable sales, per-acre context, and key notes on your specific parcel's strengths and limitations relative to the data. Delivered to your email, typically within 1–2 business days.
This is a research service providing market context from public records — not a licensed appraisal. For lending, legal, or tax purposes, a certified appraisal from a licensed Colorado appraiser is required.
Real questions about Windsor vacant land values, answered from verified data and local market context.
Based on 17 qualified sales from public Colorado county records (trailing 24 months, on or after 2024-06-01), the median sale price for vacant land in Windsor, CO is $351,796 per acre. Individual parcels vary widely depending on zoning, entitlement status, utilities, and location. These are recorded transaction statistics, not appraisals.
Commercial, retail, and office properties in Windsor recorded 55 qualified sales with a median sale price of $365,000 (typical range $170,000–$777,500) in the same trailing 24-month window. The broader range on commercial properties reflects greater diversity in parcel size, improvement status, and location across Windsor's several commercial zones. Commercial-zoned or entitled parcels generally command a premium over unentitled raw land of similar acreage.
The most significant drivers are: (1) zoning and allowable use — commercial vs. agricultural vs. residential; (2) entitlement status — whether development approvals are already in hand; (3) utility availability — water, sewer, gas, electric; (4) road access and frontage, especially on US-34 or Crossroads; (5) proximity to I-25 and Windsor's growth corridors; (6) parcel size and shape; and (7) floodplain or environmental constraints from the Poudre River basin or FEMA-mapped areas.
We do not publish directional trend claims without a verified multi-period dataset. What we can say is that Windsor sits within Weld County's Northern Front Range growth corridor — one of the fastest-growing sub-markets in Colorado. Demand fundamentals including population growth, I-25 corridor expansion, and limited entitled inventory have historically supported land values in this area. For a current assessment tied to your specific parcel type, request a research report.
Yes, consistently. Smaller in-fill lots near infrastructure and demand centers often carry a higher per-acre price than large raw acreage further from utilities and services — because the development cost per unit is lower. Large agricultural or transitional tracts may show a lower per-acre figure while representing substantial total transaction value. Always compare similar-sized parcels with similar infrastructure access when benchmarking.
Zoning is the single biggest value lever on any parcel. A parcel zoned for commercial or mixed-use typically commands a significant premium over the same acreage zoned agricultural or low-density residential, because the allowable return on development is higher and the buyer pool is larger. Windsor's Town of Windsor zoning map designates growth areas near US-34, Crossroads Boulevard, and the I-25 interchange — parcels in those corridors reflect the higher end of the recorded price range.
Entitlement refers to the legal approvals — rezoning, subdivision plat, development agreement, utility commitments — that allow a parcel to be developed for a specific use. Entitled land reduces buyer risk and development timeline, so buyers pay more for it. Raw, unentitled acreage requires the buyer to invest time and money in the approval process with an uncertain outcome — that risk is reflected in a lower per-acre price. In active markets like Windsor, the entitlement premium can be substantial.
It depends entirely on the parcel's location. Properties within Windsor's municipal service boundary generally have access to town water and sewer, though tap fees and extension costs vary and should be verified directly with the Town of Windsor Utilities department. Parcels outside the boundary may rely on well and septic, which adds substantial cost, regulatory complexity, and timeline — and is reflected in lower land pricing. Natural gas and electric service is generally available in developed corridors from Xcel Energy.
Windsor is an incorporated municipality with its own zoning code, planning department, and utility systems entirely separate from unincorporated Weld County. Town of Windsor parcels generally have better infrastructure access, more defined and faster development pathways, and stronger near-term demand than rural Weld County tracts — all of which translate to higher per-acre prices within Windsor's growth boundary. Unincorporated Weld County land adjacent to Windsor may also command premiums if it lies within Windsor's Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) growth area.
All figures are aggregated from public Colorado county records (county assessor and clerk filings). The data window is trailing 24 months (sales on or after 2024-06-01). Figures are descriptive statistics from recorded transactions, not appraisals or opinions of value. Individual properties vary widely. Colorado Land Use aggregates and presents these figures as a public-records research resource — not as a licensed appraisal or broker opinion of value.
Submit the parcel address or Weld County parcel number through the request form at the top of this page. Colorado Land Use will research the relevant recorded transactions, zoning context, and comparable sales and provide a data-backed written summary report — free of charge, delivered to your email typically within 1–2 business days. This is a market context report, not a licensed appraisal.
For lending, legal, tax, or formal valuation purposes, a licensed appraisal from a Colorado-certified appraiser is required — a comparable-sales research report does not substitute. However, a comparable-sales report is genuinely useful for early-stage market positioning, negotiation context, investment screening, and understanding price expectations before listing or making an offer. Use both tools at the appropriate stage of your transaction.
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