Looking for the perfect blend of space, style, and location—all for under $500,000? Welcome to 1280 Tara Dr., a fantastic corner lot with only one next-door neighbor, just a short walk to downtown Fruita and the Fruita Community Center! This stunning 4-bedroom + office, 2-bathroom home features 1,732 SqFt of beautifully designed living space. The open-concept floor plan boasts vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen shines with a peninsula offering barstool seating, perfect for casual dining or entertaining, while the cozy gas-log, stone fireplace adds charm to the living area. Step outside and discover an outdoor oasis in the xeriscaped backyard, complete with an enclosed covered patio, a pond with water features, garden boxes, a fire pit area for gatherings, a shed for extra storage, and even RV parking. Located near the Big Salt Wash Trail and the Riverfront Trail. Nestled in the peaceful Evening Breeze subdivision, this home is the perfect retreat within the amazing Fruita community! Schedule your tour today and see why this incredible property is calling you home!
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
1280 Tara Dr, Fruita, CO 81521
5beds
2baths
1,732sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$478,400 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$2,499 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,400
Estimated sales range
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Rv parkingGarden boxesXeriscaped backyardPond with water featuresCorner lotFire pit areaVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
ALYSSA NEEDHAM 970-270-9871,
ALYSSA NEEDHAM REALTY, LLC
Bought with:
ALEXIS SCHAFER
RE/MAX 4000, INC
Source: GJARA,MLS#: 20250061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16'1"x11'2"
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11'x11'2"
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10'4"x10'1"
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10'4"x9'10"
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10'9"x11'1"
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10'7"x8'8"
Family room
- Dimensions: 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11'8"x11'11"
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7'8"x6'6"
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25'x16'1"
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Mud Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Main Level Primary, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,732
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Shed, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Fencing: Full,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 10,454 sqft
- Dimensions: ~90' x 130'
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 269707309016
- Zoning description: SFR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonite, Stone, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stem Wall
- Roof: Asphalt,Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fruita
- Subdivision: Evening Breeze
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $70 annually
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Sprinkler
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2025 | Sold | $475,000-1%$274/sqft |
Source: GJARA #20250061 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Pending sale | $480,000$277/sqft |
Source: GJARA #20250061 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $480,000+123.3%$277/sqft |
Source: GJARA #20250061 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2005 | Sold | $215,000+523.2%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2003 | Sold | $34,500$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,091 +0.5% | $27,890 -4.4% |
| 2024 | $2,080 +18.5% | $29,180 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,755 -0.7% | $30,260 +42.9% |
| 2022 | $1,767 +17.5% | $21,170 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,505 | $21,780 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $1,505 +17.9% | $18,900 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $1,276 | $19,040 +22.7% |
| 2018 | $1,276 +5.6% | $15,520 |
| 2017 | $1,209 | $15,520 -8.6% |
| 2016 | $1,209 -1.2% | $16,980 |
| 2015 | $1,224 +14.5% | $16,980 +13.8% |
| 2014 | $1,069 | $14,920 |
| 2013 | -- | $14,920 -9.6% |
| 2012 | $1,149 | $16,510 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,510 -24.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $21,900 +30.3% |
| 2008 | $1,277 -8.8% | $16,810 |
| 2007 | $1,399 +21.3% | $16,810 +22.1% |
| 2006 | $1,154 -8.3% | $13,770 |
| 2005 | $1,258 +235.5% | $13,770 +216.6% |
| 2004 | $375 -45.4% | $4,350 -44.2% |
| 2003 | $687 +19.2% | $7,800 +14% |
| 2002 | $576 -6.3% | $6,840 +4.4% |
| 2001 | $615 | $6,550 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 81521
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Shelledy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Fruita Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Fruita Monument High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Shelledy
- Middle: Fruita
- High: Fruita Monument
Source: GJARA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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