$449,900
SOLD FEB 6, 2025

971 E Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,380 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$326 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Granite Countertops
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Ranch Style House
  • Workshop
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2025

From top to bottom, inside and out, nothing has been left untouched. This 1956 charmer has been updated but still keeps it's original charm. Updated plumbing and electrical. New: Roof, Stucco, Windows, Central Air, Hot water heater, Flooring, Granite Countertops in Kitchen, Cabinets, Hardware and Fixtures, Custom tile, Luxury vinyl plank flooring, Interior paint and MORE! Lots of options with this home. Large gathering? Extend the dining area out into living area- or set everything up in the Family/Flex room. 3 bedrooms, 2 beautiful bathrooms, well appointed kitchen and ample storage with pantry and built-ins. Outside easy care landscape-flagstone patio, RV parking, Carport with alley access. Always wanted a studio, or a place for all your hobbies, maybe an ADU? Potential income producing property. The 50x20 warehouse has a rough in for a bathroom. A true lock and leave-zero maintenance property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Chesnick

CHESNICK REALTY, LLC License #EA1320802 Listed on: 12/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Micah George

MOUNTAIN VALLEY REAL ESTATE License #EA100068085

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124x60
  • Privacy Fence
  • Xeriscape Landscape
  • Property is zoned RSF

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,380 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shop

Schools

  • Rim Rock Elementary School
  • Fruita Middle School
  • Fruita Monument High School

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Septic Design Installed

Community Details

  • Leesdale Subd Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2697-171-13-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,504

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • 3 Phase: Unknown
  • Access Medical Inclusions: No Or Low Step-In Shower
  • Estimated Main Sq Ft: 1380
  • Bathroom Level: M-Main Level
  • Bedroom 2 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2 Size: 10'9x9'4
  • Bedroom 3 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 Size: 11'3x10'2
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Dining Rm Lvl: Main
  • Dining Rm Size: 9x9
  • Dining Rm Type: Casual
  • Elevation: 4560
  • Exterior Features: Rv Parking, Shop, Workshop
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Rm Size: 18x10'6
  • Fronts: S
  • Gas Company: Xcel
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • How Built: Site Built
  • Irrig Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Lvl: Main
  • Laundry Rm Location: Room
  • Laundry Rm Lvl: Main
  • Laundry Rm Size: 5'7x8'3
  • Living Rm Lvl: Main
  • Living Rm Size: 12x12'4
  • Lot Dimensions: 124x60
  • Lvt Date: 12/27/2024
  • Master Bdrm Conforming: Yes
  • Master Bdrm Lvl: Main
  • Master Bdrm Size: 11'2x11'2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Patio Deck: Patio-Open
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Real Estate Incl: Yes
  • Sewer: Sewer Installed
  • Sewer Company: Fruita
  • Street Desc Access: City/Town
  • Style: Ranch
  • Taxes: 1504
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Total Acres: 0.16
  • Total Apx Sq Ft: 1380
  • Type: Single Family
  • Water: City Water
  • Zoning: RSF
  • Display On Internet: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Directions: From N Pine St, turn West on Aspen Ave. Property sits on the North side of the road
  • Subdivision Name: Leesdale Subd
  • Estimated Year Remodeled: 2024
  • AdditionalLivingSpace: Workshop
  • Financials Assumable Mortgage: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Kitchen Size: 14x8'10
  • Bathroom Description: 1,3/4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range Oven, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Floor: Tile, Luxury Vinyl Planking
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Shower, Window Coverings, Pantry, Granite Counter Tops
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 326.01
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Bath, Full Bath

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Privacy
  • Landscaping: Landscape All, Xeriscape
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached Garage
  • Garage Capacity: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Refrigerated Central Air
  • Electric Company: Xcel
  • Water Company: Ute

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rim Rock
  • Middle School: Fruita
  • High School: Fruita Monument
  • Elementary School: Rim Rock
  • High School: Fruita Monument

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: 0' - 75' Frontage
  • Lot Size: A: 0-0.24
  • Parcel Number: 2697-171-13-010
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2024-12-27
  • Geo Subdivision: CO

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Fruita

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2024
Closed on
Feb 6, 2025
Sold by
Risto Dieter H and Risto Debbie R
Bought by
Merkel Anthony Donald and Merkel Sheryl Lynn
Seller's Agent
Lori Chesnick
CHESNICK REALTY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Micah George
MOUNTAIN VALLEY REAL ESTATE
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$449,900
Total Days on Market
4
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$427,194

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,706
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2024
Sold by
Rupe Cynthia L
Bought by
Risto Dieter H and Risto Debbie R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2008
Sold by
Greenhow Ronnie and Bartman Aronda
Bought by
Rupe Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,700
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2007
Sold by
Greenhow Ronnie
Bought by
Greenhow Ronnie and Bartman Aronda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1956
Sold by
Smith Norman L
Bought by
Rupe Cynthia L
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 $449,900 Fntc (Fidelity National Title)
Warranty Deed $260,000 Htc
Warranty Deed $179,900 Abstract & Title Company Of
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $166,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Sold $449,900 0.0% $326 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2024 12/27/24 For Sale $449,900 -- $326 / 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 $958 $18,440 $6,870 $11,570
2023 $958 $18,440 $6,870 $11,570
2022 $719 $15,620 $3,480 $12,140
2021 $724 $16,070 $3,580 $12,490
2020 $1,124 $14,120 $3,400 $10,720
2019 $1,071 $14,120 $3,400 $10,720
2018 $942 $11,460 $3,060 $8,400
2017 $905 $11,460 $3,060 $8,400
2016 $798 $11,200 $3,380 $7,820
2015 $807 $11,200 $3,380 $7,820
2014 $756 $10,550 $3,180 $7,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

MLS Number: 20245597

Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

APN: 2697-171-13-010