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Fall in love with Grand Junction
North Grand Junction is an affluent suburb centered around Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and located only a mile north of downtown. Students bring new life to Grand Junction. The community supports the university's athletic programs as the downtown becomes reinvigorated during the school year. “People graduate, fall in love with Grand Junction and make it their permanent homes,” says Taylor Knight, a lifelong resident who has sold homes for 10 years as a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties.
Surrounded by corn fields and vineyards, North Grand Junction is an affluent suburb.
, suburban subdivisions with Craftsman and updated ranch-style homes sit on half-acre lots.
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Shopping at the Mesa Mall or checking out the Picture Show Theater
Grand Junction's shopping epicenter, the Mesa Mall, lies within a commercial district at the west end of Patterson Road, boasting over 100 retailers, with a food court and stores like Rue21, Dick's Sporting Goods and Cabela’s. From there, shoppers can walk to Picture Show at Grand Junction, a movie theater with comfortable leather recliners and concession stand. Regal Canyon View is another movie theater in the Canyon View Marketplace, which offers grocery and apparel stores in a casual space directly north of the bustling mall. Before the shopping spree, residents can enter the Outlaw Café, a Western-themed diner serving a classic American breakfast in a rustic interior. Enzo's Ristorante Italiano serves pasta dishes in the lounge on the patio, decorated by lights, greenery and a stone fountain. Locals can pick up groceries at City Market on 12th Street or Safeway on Patterson Road.
Picture Show is a movie theater featuring comfortable leather recliners and concession stand.
Grand Junction's shopping epicenter is the Mesa Mall.
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With 205 acres of open space, Matchett Park provides mountain biking trails through dirt dunes.
Mountain Biking in Matchett Park
With 205 acres of open space, Matchett Park provides mountain biking trails through dirt dunes and along quiet farms. Darla Jean Park has basketball courts and picnic areas with mountain views. Canyon View Park, one of the most significant parks in Grand Junction, features baseball fields, volleyball courts and playgrounds across 110 acres of paved walkways. Kids can glide down the zip line, climb the jungle gym or visit the duck pond. Dog owners head to Canyon View Dog Park, where the doggie paddle is a popular move for pups at the pond. Bookliff Country Club offers a private golf course on rolling hills, fast greens and a sprawled-out clubhouse with swimming and fitness facilities for members.
Developing real estate market with updated midcentury homes on half-acre lots
North Grand Junction has developed quickly. Most houses were built in the 1990s, and subdivisions are still under construction. In this neighborhood, suburban subdivisions with Craftsman and updated ranch-style homes sit on half-acre lots with lush lawns adorned by red rocks and green juniper bushes. Other smaller properties have yards consisting entirely of small stones and decorative greenery. Newly built Contemporary Spanish-style homes are around the intersection of G Road and 12th Street. “The town is growing, and lots of apartment buildings are being built,” says Dustie McGowen, Leasing Specialist at The Slate on 25 Apartments. “A lot of people need housing for CMU. Grand Junction is like a retirement town with college students, and it’s expanding.” The average home sale price is up 8% from the previous year, indicating a healthy market. Homes typically range from $350,000 to $950,000. A three-bedroom Craftsman home can span from $350,000 to $800,000, while a four-bedroom contemporary home can cost between $450,000 to $900,000.
Traditional ranchers can be found as single family homes throughout North Grand Junction.
Most homes were built in the 1990's with contemporary subdivisions still underway .
Many single family homes in North Grand Junction have well maintained lawns and landscaping.
Contemporary ranchers with architectural designs find their way into North Grandn Junction.
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Highly-rated schools in North Grand Junction
Schools in North Grand Junction are part of Mesa County Valley School District 51, which serves over 20,000 students. Tope Elementary School maintains a B overall Niche grade, where students can get free lunch in the cafeteria. With a B-plus grade, West Middle School throws an annual Rock-a-Thon event, in which students sit in rocking chairs and attempt to keep moving throughout the school day to raise money for the music program. Grand Junction High School has a B-minus, and students can earn an associate degree through the P-Tech partnership with Colorado Mesa University Tech, the local junior college. Additionally, Colorado Mesa University is a public, four-year university that enrolls over 10,000 students on its campus downtown.
Tope Elementary School.
West Middle School.
Grand Junction High School.
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Grand Valley Transit has 10 bus stops on Horizon Drive. Most residents are car dependent.
Get around on the Grand Valley Transit
North Grand Junction is a car-dependent neighborhood, and most people have personal automobiles. The Grand Valley Transit (GVT) shuttles passengers around town, with 10 bus stops on Horizon Drive. The Grand Junction Regional Airport is 4 miles northeast, and Horizon Drive takes cars through another commercial district with restaurants and hotels for those entering Grand Junction. Patterson Road runs laterally through the center of North Grand Junction, connecting to Interstate 70 and taking traffic west into Utah or east to Denver, about 244 miles away. St. Mary's Hospital is a major medical center with emergency rooms, maternity wards and specialized services on Patterson Road. Although St. Mary’s provides the neighborhood with medical care and a quick response time during emergencies, residents living on primary ambulance routes may be able to hear sirens from their homes.
The Junior College World Series
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated downtown each May with all-day activities, such as a jalapeno-eating contest, live music and food truck vendors, organized by the local Latino Anglo Alliance organization. Over 100,000 people also put on boots and Western wear at Country Jam, a four-day country music festival in Loma, a town 18 miles west. In the summer, the community gathers to root on the CMU Tech Mavericks, especially if they qualify to compete in the Juco College World Series. “The Junior College World Series is a huge thing here,” says Joann Hindson, a lifelong resident and Community Manager at Peak 72 Apartments. “It brings in tourists from all over.”
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Parks in this Area
Dog Run At Brookwillow
Canyon View Park
Canyonview Park
Matchett Park
Transit
Airport
Grand Junction Regional
9 min drive
North Grand Junction Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Grand Junction, Grand Junction sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Grand Junction, Grand Junction over the last 12 months is $409,900, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Step into this modern 3-bedroom, 3-bath home designed for both comfort and style. Featuring a desirable open-concept layout with high ceilings and neutral tones, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The split bedroom floor plan provides added privacy with a spacious primary suite that boasts a large walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with a 5-piece bath, soaker
Welcome to The Slate on 25, a premier 168-unit multi-family community in the heart of Grand Junction. This community offers a range of spacious floor plans, each designed for modern living with open-concept layouts, high-end finishes, and plenty of natural light.Residents enjoy access to a variety of amenities, including a fitness center, pool, and clubhouse—ideal for both relaxation and
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, FULLY FURNISHED townhome is a five minute walk to St. Mary’s hospital and features a one-car garage, covered patio and zero grounds maintenance (yard is common area). RENT INCLUDES UTILITIES. Breakfast nook, loft ceiling in great room, oversized kitchen, two tubs, and washer / dryer. The Glen at Horizon is a high-security neighborhood with a private street and permitted
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
20,899
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,019
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,777
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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