Downtown Fruita Charmer with Incredible Outdoor Space This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Fruita offers a perfect blend of modern updates and small-town charm. Inside, you’ll love the mix of hardwood floors, tile, and brand-new carpet. The kitchen comes fully equipped with appliances, and comfort is ensured year-round with a brand-new central A/C system installed in 2024. Other upgrades include vinyl windows, a newer roof, stucco exterior, and plantation shutters. The outdoor living here is truly special! Enjoy a lush front and backyard with a pressurized irrigation system and Rain Bird automation, a 6-foot wood privacy fence, pergola, and small RV parking. A single carport plus a 16’x24’ detached shed and 6'8" shed provide excellent storage, workshop, or hobby space. All of this is located just steps from downtown Fruita’s shops, dining, and events — with easy access to world-class biking, hiking, and river activities. Whether you’re looking for a forever home or a high-potential VRBO/Airbnb investment, this property checks all the boxes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,176 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,389
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mesa County
APN
269717113011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
CR
Community Residential District
The purpose of the CR zone is to allow for moderate density detached single-family residential neighborhoods with the inclusion of other housing types such as attached dwelling units e.g. apartments and townhouses. Innovative neighborhood design is encouraged in this zone district to provide opportunities for housing diversity. This area is served by public utility infrastructure and is appropriate for density of 4-8 du per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Cemetery
May 3, 2021 • Final
B
Construct a new carport.
New construction
Apr 10, 2014 • Final
Bep
Construct an addition to a residence to include a half bathroom and a laundry room.
Addition
Bathroom
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size Dimensions: 68.5' x 120'
Zoning Description: CR
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Rim Rock
Middle Or Junior School: Fruita
High School: Fruita Monument
Location Information
Directions: From Grand Junction, CO, take I-70 W toward Fruita. Exit at Exit 19 for Fruita. Turn left onto Cherry Street, then right onto Aspen Avenue. Continue straight — 977 E Aspen Ave will be on your right.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,389
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,176 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Mesa County
APN: 269717113011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rim Rock Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Fruita 8/9 School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Fruita Monument High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fruita, CO • 81521
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.7 hours in
June and 5.7 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$441,000 – $534,000
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