$771,301Average Value$346Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
White picket fences and elegant suburban convenience
Northwest Grand Junction offers an elegant blend of suburban convenience with a notable shopping mall, above-average schools and manicured lawns bordered by white picket fences. Canals course through Northwest Grand Junction into irrigated lots with rich soil by custom homes, just 6 miles west of Downtown. “Northwest Grand Junction has quite diverse housing, with older homes and pockets of new development. It’s a desirable place,” says Michelle Renstrom, a Grand Valley native and a real estate agent at Studt Realty. “People have found Grand Junction, and they love it here.”
New development homes can be found near Northwest Grand Junction.
Midcentury homes can be found on large acreage in Northwest Grand Junction.
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Craftsman homes in the brand-new Brookfield community
Modern Craftsman-style homes in Northwest Grand Junction feature stone and brick accents on green lots or carports, occasionally bordered by xeriscape red pebble lots with garages. The streets are laid out in a massive grid-shaped pattern where each intersection is separated by either a half or an entire square mile of flat farmland and newly developed neighborhoods. With names like 24 or 21 ½ Road, the streets indicate how far the road is from the Utah border. Home prices typically range from $400,000 to $900,000. The Brookfield Subdivision offers newly built Craftsman homes, which fall between $450,000 to $600,000. New Traditional and midcentury homes on several-acre lots cost between $600,000 and $900,000.
Modern characteristics bring a fresh look to the farmland areas of Northwest Grand Junction.
Newly developed communities combine modern and ranch features in Northwest Grand Junction.
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B-minus or better grades by Niche
The Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 serves over 20,500 students in the Grand Valley. Appleton Elementary School receives a B grade from Niche, and it was the first consolidated school in Colorado with an alumni association that holds reunions for former students. West Middle School has a STEM program with a B-minus and a solar-powered charging station. Fruita Monument High School earns a B, offering over 45 extracurricular activities and clubs. Colorado Mesa University is central to Grand Junction, with over 10,600 students attending classes downtown. The nursing degree is one of the university’s biggest draws, and students can gain experience in clinical rotations at Community Hospital, a landmark in Northwest Grand Junction and a hub for employment. Those living near the Community Hospital on G Road may be able to hear sirens from emergency vehicles.
Appleton Elementary School is where students begin their academic journey.
West Middle School is a top-rated option for grades 6-8.
Students take their final steps to higher education at Fruita Monument High School.
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Several popular community parks
Northwest Grand Junction is near four of the city’s most popular recreation areas. The Riverfront Trail meanders through Junior Service League Park, with a paved riverside path for biking or walking, which stretches 22 miles from Loma to Palisade. At the Colorado River State Park, the Connected Lakes area has places to fish for largemouth bass or paddleboard on the water’s surface. At Connected Lakes, the walking paths are frequented by wildlife, such as kestrel birds or red foxes. Canyon View Park encompasses 110 acres of facilities, like a playground with an intertwined jungle gym and an obstacle course with a zipline. Canyon View also includes baseball fields, basketball courts, a duck pond and a mulchy dog park with a swimming hole for pups. Northwest Grand Junction is only 17 miles from the Colorado National Monument with hiking trails on cliffs through desert canyons filled with juniper trees.
Junior Service League Park is a small but popular park in Grand Junction.
Canyon View Park is perfect for picnics, sports, and playtime with stunning mountain views.
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The Mesa Mall, movie theaters and markets
While Northwest Grand Junction is disconnected from pedestrian-friendly storefronts downtown, the Mesa Mall is nearby with 84 retailers, including Cabela’s, JCPenney and Target. Department stores and entertainment venues also surround this shopping center. Regal Canyon View is a movie theater with stadium seating, while Picture Show at Grand Junction has leather recliners for comfort. For breakfast, the Outlaw Cafe is a western-themed diner with vintage cowboy décor. Mi Mexico is a Mexican restaurant with colorful seating under tall industrial ceilings and chandeliers. For groceries, City Market is on 24 Road, and Fisher’s Market is a locally owned shop with a deli and a natural butchery on 24 1/2 Road.
Cabela's is a popular outdoor retail store at the Mesa Mall near Northwest Grand Junction.
Homestyle breakfast can be enjoyed at Outlaw Cafe near Northwest Grand Junction.
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Studt's Pumpkin Patch is a harvest tradition
Studt’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is overflowing with autumnal activities, like a corn maze, petting zoo and pony rides. At the Grand Junction Farmers Market, Main Street turns into a walking strip to browse fresh produce from family farms and orchards with live music on Thursday evenings. The Palisade Peach Festival is a significant event on Colorado’s western slope with food trucks, peach cooking competitions and a vendor fair with peach-themed products in August.
The Market on Main in Downtown is a popular event for Northwest Grand Junction locals.
Northwest Grand Junction residents enjoy an evening at the Market on Main event.
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Getting around from Northwest Grand Junction
Northwest Grand Junction is a car-dependent neighborhood. The Grand Valley Transit (GVT) is the city’s public transportation system, and the bus stops at seven places on G Road and U.S. Highway 6. Northwest Grand Junction also has access to the area’s two main expressways. Hwy 6 provides access to Downtown, and Interstate 70 connects to local towns like Fruita, which is only 7 miles away. Salt Lake City and Denver are just over 240 miles away on I-70. From Grand Junction Regional Airport, airplanes frequently travel to Denver International Airport, where commercial flights connect to cities worldwide.
Locals in the Northwest Grand Junction area can take public transit from the GVT station.
Northwest Grand Junction travelers have convenient access to Grand Junction Regional Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Canyon View Park
Colorado National Monument
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Connected Lakes Section
Junior Service League Park
Transit
Airport
Grand Junction Regional
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northwest Grand Junction
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Grand Junction, Grand Junction sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Northwest Grand Junction, Grand Junction over the last 12 months is $634,055, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This custom built rancher on 16 acres provides a panoramic 360' views of the Monument, Bookcliffs and the Grand Mesa. This home offers a western flair with hickory flooring, beautiful exposed beams, stone fireplace, 8' alder doors, alder trim, and 12' and 10' ceilings throughout. No detail has been overlooked, from the 6 burner gas stove to the oversized windows framing amazing views. The home
NOW with LANDSCAPING AND FENCING INCLUDED! STYLISH, BRAND NEW CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME in a desirable Northwest area subdivision, walking distance to Appleton Elementary! Ranch style with excellent upgrades throughout! The beautiful quartz countertops throughout, gas range oven, custom designer tile and light fixtures, tall ceilings and doors, make this home a step above the rest, a must see! Small
This is a high end quality custom home built by Alta Home Builders in 2021. This almost new ranch style home sits a ways off the county road providing incredible peace, quiet and privacy with spectacular views of the Monument and Bookcliffs in every direction. The home has central air, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,614
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,279
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,995
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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