1. Location-wise, you can say it's 'close to everything' and actually mean it

2. Market values have been very steady compared to the rest of FTC

3. Beattie Elementary

4. Great neighbors

5. Restaurants galore within walking or biking distance

6. Maxline brewery is a favorite with the 'locals' as well as the rest of FTC

7. The Max Bus makes trips to Old Town or south FTC a breeze

8. Most properties have lot sizes 8000 sq ft or more

9. Traffic is seldom an issue

10. Bike path runs right along the Mason corridor

11. Three movie theaters within a two mile radius (YMMV depending on your location and perhaps even your interest in movie popcorn)

12. Porsche dealership across from the Cadillac dealership means car shows

13. Most real property for the money in Fort Collins.

Also sharing many of these characteristics is the Woodwest subdivision immediately west of South Meadowlark.