Living In Severance, Colorado
Welcome To Severance
Severance, Colorado, is a charming and rapidly growing town in Northern Colorado. Known for its friendly community and scenic surroundings, Severance offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern development. With open spaces, great schools, and a relaxed pace of life, it’s an inviting place to settle and enjoy the beauty of Colorado living.
Homes & Real Estate in Severance
Browse live, active IRES MLS listings in Severance below — updated in real time, not a stale snapshot — or reach out and we'll send you a curated list matched to what you're looking for.
Moving To Severance: What You'll Want To Know First
The questions people actually ask Christine before they ask about houses — schools, the drive, and what's being built — answered for Severance specifically rather than for Weld County in general.
Schools In Severance
Severance is served by Weld RE-4 (Windsor). Attendance boundaries decide which school a specific address feeds into, and they don't follow town lines — if a school is driving the move, send the shortlist over and we'll check the boundary on each address before you tour it.
The Commute From Severance
About 16 miles / 27 minutes to Fort Collins via CO-14.
What's Changing In Severance
Severance is one of Weld County's fastest-growing communities, reflecting continued new-home construction in and around town.
What Homes Cost In Severance
Right now there are 67 active listings in Severance, at a median asking price of $489,900. That works out to about $252 per square foot. Straight from the IRES MLS feed as of 2026-08-17 — not a figure typed into this page and left to rot. Search every one of them below.
Search Homes In Severance
Every active Severance listing from IRES MLS, any price range — updated every 15 minutes, not a stale snapshot. Filter by price, beds, and baths below, or search all of Weld County at once.
What It's Like To Live In Severance
Things To Do In Severance
A local landmark first opened in 1957 (closed briefly in the mid-2000s and reopened under new ownership in 2008, carrying forward the original building and recipes), Bruce's Bar is renowned for its Rocky Mountain oysters and live music. Explore firefighting history at the Windsor-Severance Fire Museum (located just south in Windsor), which houses antique fire trucks and memorabilia. Located about six miles south in Windsor, Windsor Lake features a scenic 2.25-mile trail around its perimeter, a swim beach, and opportunities for fishing and boating. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Great Western Trail, a 10.5-mile mixed-use path through Weld County. Note: Severance's Community Park closed in early 2026 for a construction/improvement phase expected to run through fall 2026, so Severance Days and the town's usual summer concert series have shifted to alternate venues and a later date for the year.
Restaurants & Dining
Bruce's Bar, a genuine Colorado landmark first opened in 1957 and reopened under new ownership in 2008, remains the town's marquee stop for Rocky Mountain oysters, buffalo and elk burgers, and live music. For casual Mexican food, Tecate Grill Severance is a local option, and Shebrews Coffee and Ice Cream rounds things out for a sweet treat.
See More On Google Maps →Dog Parks & Pet-Friendly Spots
Severance doesn't have its own dog park, but just down the road in Windsor, the Windsor Lake Trail & Dog Park offers a fenced off-leash area with direct lake access.
Best Hikes & Trails Near Severance
The Great Western Trail (10.5 miles, mixed-use, running through Windsor, Severance, and Eaton on a former rail bed) is the area's standout trail. The Windsor Lake Trail, a 2.25-mile paved path circling the lake in nearby Windsor, is an easy, scenic walking loop with its own dog park built in.
Nearest Restaurant And Gas Station To Severance
Small-town Colorado is wonderful right up until you need dinner and a tank of gas. Here is the real answer for Severance — drive time, not straight-line distance, because out here those are not the same number.
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Your Severance Real Estate Agent
RealTrends Verified in the Top 0.5% of Realtors nationwide, with 150+ homes sold across Northern Colorado and 30+ more every year. A Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN), Christine helps buyers and sellers at every price point — first homes, new builds, acreage, and everything in between — in and around Severance.
“Christine is one of Northern Colorado's finest real estate experts! She tackles the job with patience, grace, professionalism, tact, kindness and personality. She is extremely knowledgeable of all things real estate. Anyone who works with her (client or fellow agent like myself) is lucky. Thanks for bringing such a light to our industry!”
How Walkable Is Severance?
What you can actually reach on foot from the middle of Severance — scored across ten everyday errands, not just the grocery store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Severance, CO a good place to live?
That depends on what you're weighing. Severance, Colorado, is a charming and rapidly growing town in Northern Colorado. It's served by Weld RE-4 (Windsor). About 16 miles / 27 minutes to Fort Collins via CO-14. If you want the honest version for your own situation, Christine will talk it through — including the case for a different Northern Colorado town when that's the better fit.
What is it like living in Severance, CO?
Severance, Colorado, is a charming and rapidly growing town in Northern Colorado. Severance is one of Weld County's fastest-growing communities, reflecting continued new-home construction in and around town. The Severance page covers schools, commute times, restaurants, trails and dog parks, with live IRES MLS listings for the town.
Who is the best real estate agent in Severance, CO?
Christine Gwinnup of The Little Lady Sells Homes (LPT Realty) is a real estate agent serving Severance and the rest of Weld County — with 150+ homes sold across Northern Colorado's Larimer, Weld, and Boulder County Front Range.
Does Christine Gwinnup work with buyers and sellers in Severance?
Yes. Christine Gwinnup represents both buyers and sellers in Severance — first-time buyers, families, downsizers, acreage buyers, and relocation clients at every price point.
What is the median home price in Severance, CO?
As of 2026-08-17, the median asking price across the 67 active listings in Severance is $489,900, or about $252 per square foot. That is live IRES MLS inventory, recomputed as listings change, not a figure typed in once. Asking prices are not sale prices — what homes actually close for is in the monthly Northern Colorado market report.
What are the best hikes and trails near Severance, CO?
The Great Western Trail (10.5 miles, mixed-use, running through Windsor, Severance, and Eaton on a former rail bed) is the area's standout trail. The Windsor Lake Trail, a 2.25-mile paved path circling the lake in nearby Windsor, is an easy, scenic walking loop with its own dog park built in.
What school district serves Severance, CO?
Severance is served by Weld RE-4 (Windsor).
How far is Severance, CO from major job centers?
About 16 miles / 27 minutes to Fort Collins via CO-14.
Guides Christine Wrote For Buyers Around Severance
- Moving To Northern Colorado: Which Town Fits You?
- Buying Land in Weld County: Water, Minerals & USDA Paths
- Shops, Barns & Guest Houses: What Rural Land Allows
- How Much It Really Costs To Develop Raw Land
- Multi-Generational & Next Gen Homes in Northern Colorado
- Rent To Own in Colorado: An Honest Guide
