$475,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

1280 Tara Dr Fruita, CO 81521

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$274 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • Pond
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alyssa Needham

ALYSSA NEEDHAM REALTY, LLC License #IR100082559 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

ALEXIS SCHAFER

RE/MAX 4000, INC License #FA100100075

RE/MAX 4000, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,091

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Stem Wall Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Access or Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Shelledy Elementary School
  • Fruita Middle School
  • Fruita Monument High School

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2697-073-09-016
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Community Details

Overview

  • $150 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Evening Breeze Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,091

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Listing Details

  • 3 Phase: Unknown
  • Access Medical Inclusions: No Or Low Step-In Shower
  • Estimated Irrigation Acres: 0.24
  • Estimated Main Sq Ft: 1732
  • Bathroom Level: M-Main Level
  • Bedroom 2 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2 Size: 11'x11'2"
  • Bedroom 3 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 Size: 10'4"x10'1"
  • Bedroom 4 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4 Size: 10'4"x9'10"
  • Bedroom 5 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 5 Size: 10'9"x11'1"
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Dining Rm Lvl: Main
  • Dining Rm Size: 10'7"x8'8"
  • Dining Rm Type: Casual
  • Elevation: 4508
  • Exterior Features: Rv Parking, Shed, Sprinklers, Pond
  • Gas Company: Xcel
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • How Built: Site Built
  • Irrig Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Lvl: Main
  • Laundry Rm Location: Mud Room
  • Laundry Rm Lvl: Main
  • Laundry Rm Size: 7'8"x6'6"
  • Living Rm Lvl: Main
  • Living Rm Size: 25'x16'1"
  • Lot Dimensions: ~90' X 130'
  • Lvt Date: 01/07/2025
  • Master Bdrm Conforming: Yes
  • Master Bdrm Lvl: Main
  • Master Bdrm Size: 16'1"x11'2"
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Patio Deck: Patio-Open, Enclosed Patio
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Real Estate Incl: Yes
  • Sewer: Sewer Installed
  • Sewer Company: Fruita
  • Street Desc Access: City/Town, Paved
  • Style: Ranch
  • Taxes: 2091.13
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Total Acres: 0.24
  • Total Apx Sq Ft: 1732
  • Type: Single Family
  • Water: City Water
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Display On Internet: Yes
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Directions: Head West on K Road, right (north) on Breeze Dr, right (east) on Tara Dr. First house on the right (south) corner.
  • Subdivision Name: Evening Breeze
  • AdditionalLivingSpace: None
  • Financials Assumable Mortgage: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Kitchen Size: 11'8"x11'11"
  • Bathroom Description: 2 - Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl Space, Stem Wall
  • Eating Space: Counterseating
  • Fireplace: Gas Log(s), Living Room
  • Floor: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Window Coverings, Laminate Counter Tops
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 274.25

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Full, Privacy
  • Landscaping: Landscape All, Sprinklers All
  • Exterior Siding: Masonite, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached Garage
  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Evaporative Cooler
  • Electric Company: Xcel
  • Water Company: Ute

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Park
  • HOA Transfer Fee: 150

Schools

  • Elementary School: Shelledy
  • Middle School: Fruita
  • High School: Fruita Monument
  • Elementary School: Shelledy
  • High School: Fruita Monument

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: 150' + Frontage, Corner
  • Lot Size: A: 0-0.24
  • Parcel Number: 2697-073-09-016
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-01-07
  • Geo Subdivision: CO

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Fruita

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Leigh Carrie Sue and Anderson Carrie Sue
Bought by
Elliott Jordan and Roller Sabrina Bertram
Seller's Agent
Alyssa Needham
ALYSSA NEEDHAM REALTY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
ALEXIS SCHAFER
RE/MAX 4000, INC
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.04%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$494,384

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$449,626
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$38,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2013
Sold by
Leigh Carrie Sue
Bought by
Leigh Carrie Sue and Anderson Kerry C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,400
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2005
Sold by
Shannon Patrick and Shannon Ronda
Bought by
Leigh Carrie Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,305
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2003
Sold by
Roi Development Llc
Bought by
Shannon Patrick and Shannon Ronda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,469
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $475,000 Land Title Guarantee
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Heritage Title
Warranty Deed $215,000 Security Title
Warranty Deed $34,500 First American Heritage Titl
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $179,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,305 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $119,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $113,469 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $475,000 -1.0% $274 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $480,000 -- $277 / Sq Ft
Source: Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,080 $25,500 $5,740 $19,760
2023 $2,080 $25,500 $5,740 $19,760
2022 $1,755 $21,170 $4,170 $17,000
2021 $1,767 $21,780 $4,290 $17,490
2020 $1,505 $18,900 $3,790 $15,110
2019 $1,434 $18,900 $3,790 $15,110
2018 $1,276 $15,520 $3,420 $12,100
2017 $1,226 $15,520 $3,420 $12,100
2016 $1,209 $16,980 $3,580 $13,400
2015 $1,224 $16,980 $3,580 $13,400
2014 $1,069 $14,920 $3,580 $11,340
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

MLS Number: 20250061

Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

APN: 2697-073-09-016