Nostalgia is still alive here in this vintage rancher with original hardwood flooring, cabinets and countertops. Front entry opens up to living room with wood burning fireplace (not used by current owner), large windows for natural light & access to back yard. Dining room off living with island cabinet between LR and DR for extra storage, and large window overlooking front yard. Kitchen with ample cabinets, counterspace, built-in single oven, gas cooktop range, vent hood, pull out cutting board, refrigerator and dishwasher and window over kitchen sink. Laundry mud room off kitchen with hot water heater and 1/4 bath closet. Hall to bedrooms is filled with one wall of cabinets for extra storage and all bedrooms have built in drawers under closets. Patio off living room to back yard with garden area. Maturely landscaped yard with irrigation water thru City of Fruita and fenced for pets. Detached one car garage used as storage w/built-in canning closet. 10x12 storage shed on east side of property included. Roof is 4 years old. Heating & Cooling was converted to Fujistu Air to Air Heat Pump System. Water Heater is 4 years old and the irrigation pump was replaced 4 years ago. All measurements and information is subject to error/change, buyer to verify.
For sale
$419,000
278 N Mesa St, Fruita, CO 81521
3beds
2baths
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$408,100 Zestimate®
$335/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vintage rancherGas cooktop rangeWindow over kitchen sinkPull out cutting boardBuilt-in single ovenVent hoodWood burning fireplace
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
BONNIE WALKER 970-201-4050,
SANDSTONE REALTY, LLC
Source: GJARA,MLS#: 20265008
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: None
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.2x11.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.8x9.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.2x10.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13x9.10
Family room
- Dimensions: 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.8x8
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7.4x7.6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16.5x14.6
Heating
- Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Other, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Mud Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Main Level Primary, Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Exterior features: Shed, IrrigationSprinklers
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 119.45 x 64.93
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 269717206002
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stem Wall
- Roof: Asphalt,Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fruita
- Elevation: 4500
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $335/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $289,230
- Annual tax amount: $986
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$408,100
$388,000 - $429,000
$1,869/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,000+310.8%$335/sqft |
Source: GJARA #20265008 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/1999 | Sold | $102,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $986 +10.4% | $19,670 -3.5% |
| 2025 | $893 +0.5% | $20,390 -4.1% |
| 2024 | $888 +40% | $21,270 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $634 -48% | $22,070 +51.2% |
| 2022 | $1,219 +23.8% | $14,600 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $985 | $15,020 +21.4% |
| 2020 | $985 +18.3% | $12,370 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $832 | $12,460 +23.1% |
| 2018 | $832 +17% | $10,120 |
| 2017 | $711 | $10,120 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $711 -1.2% | $9,990 |
| 2015 | $720 +5.3% | $9,990 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $684 | $9,550 |
| 2013 | -- | $9,550 -16.3% |
| 2012 | $794 | $11,410 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,410 -14.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,300 +13.6% |
| 2008 | $889 -20.9% | $11,710 -13.3% |
| 2007 | $1,124 +28.3% | $13,500 +29.2% |
| 2006 | $876 -8.3% | $10,450 |
| 2005 | $955 +22.7% | $10,450 +15.7% |
| 2004 | $778 -14.7% | $9,030 -12.9% |
| 2003 | $913 +20% | $10,370 +14.8% |
| 2002 | $760 -15.6% | $9,030 -5.9% |
| 2001 | $901 | $9,600 |
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Neighborhood: 81521
Nearby schools
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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