$435,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2025

977 E Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,389 Sq Ft
8,189 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$313 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Plantation Shutters

About This Home

As of November 2025

Downtown Fruita Charmer with Incredible Outdoor Space This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Fruita offers a perfect blend of modern updates and small-town charm. Inside, you’ll love the mix of hardwood floors, tile, and brand-new carpet. The kitchen comes fully equipped with appliances, and comfort is ensured year-round with a brand-new central A/C system installed in 2024. Other upgrades include vinyl windows, a newer roof, stucco exterior, and plantation shutters. The outdoor living here is truly special! Enjoy a lush front and backyard with a pressurized irrigation system and Rain Bird automation, a 6-foot wood privacy fence, pergola, and small RV parking. A single carport plus a 16’x24’ detached shed and 6'8" shed provide excellent storage, workshop, or hobby space. All of this is located just steps from downtown Fruita’s shops, dining, and events — with easy access to world-class biking, hiking, and river activities. Whether you’re looking for a forever home or a high-potential VRBO/Airbnb investment, this property checks all the boxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BAILEE KEY

RIVER CITY REAL ESTATE, LLC License #FA100101883 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

DEREK BIDDLE

ASPEN VINE REALTY License #FA100085170

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,708

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 68.5'x120'
  • Privacy Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is zoned CR

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,389 Sq Ft Home
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • RV Access or Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/Reflective Roof

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Pergola

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2697-171-13-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,708

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Estimated Main Sq Ft: 1389
  • Bathroom Level: M-Main Level
  • Bedroom 2 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2 Size: 9'7"x11'4"
  • Bedroom 3 Conforming: Yes
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3 Size: 11'3"x12'10"
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Dining Rm Lvl: Main
  • Dining Rm Size: 9'11"x15'6"
  • Dining Rm Type: Informal
  • Elevation: 4508
  • Exterior Features: Rv Parking, Shed, Sprinklers, Pergola
  • Fronts: S
  • Gas Company: Xcel
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • How Built: Site Built
  • Irrig District: GVIC
  • Irrig Water: Yes
  • Kitchen Lvl: Main
  • Laundry Rm Lvl: Main
  • Laundry Rm Size: 8'x7'3"
  • Living Rm Lvl: Main
  • Living Rm Size: 12'x11'4"
  • Lot Dimensions: 68.5'x120'
  • Lvt Date: 08/30/2025
  • Master Bdrm Conforming: Yes
  • Master Bdrm Lvl: Main
  • Master Bdrm Size: 12'4"x11'4"
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Patio Deck: Patio-Covered, Patio-Open
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Real Estate Incl: Yes
  • Sewer: Sewer Installed
  • Sewer Company: Fruita
  • Street Desc Access: City/Town, Paved
  • Style: Ranch
  • Taxes: 1708.06
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Total Apx Sq Ft: 1389
  • Type: Single Family
  • Water: City Water
  • Zoning: CR
  • Display On Internet: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Directions: From Grand Junction, CO, take I-70 W toward Fruita. Exit at Exit 19 for Fruita. Turn left onto Cherry Street, then right onto Aspen Avenue. Continue straight — 977 E Aspen Ave will be on your right.
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • AdditionalLivingSpace: None
  • Financials Assumable Mortgage: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Kitchen Size: 14'x8'10"
  • Bathroom Description: 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Floor: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Window Coverings, Laminate Counter Tops
  • Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Privacy
  • Landscaping: Landscape All, Landscaped Back, Landscaped Front, Sprinkler System-Back, Sprinkler System-Front, Sprinklers All, Mature Trees
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Carport
  • Garage Capacity: 1

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated Roof, Energy Star/Low E Windows, Programmable Thermostat

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: 0' - 75' Frontage
  • Lot Size: A: 0-0.24
  • Parcel Number: 2697-171-13-011
  • Geo Subdivision: CO

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Fruita

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Linda S
Bought by
Thomason Joseph Richard and Freer Bailey Lyn
Seller's Agent
BAILEE KEY
RIVER CITY REAL ESTATE, LLC
Buyer's Agent
DEREK BIDDLE
ASPEN VINE REALTY
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-12.12%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.30%
Original Mortgage
$347,800
Outstanding Balance
$347,800
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,682

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Gene and Wilson Eugene Roger
Bought by
Wilson Linda S
Seller's Agent
BAILEE KEY
RIVER CITY REAL ESTATE, LLC
Buyer's Agent
DEREK BIDDLE
ASPEN VINE REALTY
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-12.12%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,800
Outstanding Balance
$347,800
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,682

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2004
Sold by
Wilson Roy P and Wilson Eugene R
Bought by
Wilson Eugene R and Wilson Linda S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2003
Sold by
Wood Glenna R
Bought by
Wilson Roy P and Wilson Eugene R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,688
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1992
Sold by
Wilson Glenna R
Bought by
Wilson Linda S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1977
Sold by
Wilson Richard R
Bought by
Wilson Linda S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $435,000 None Listed On Document
Deed Of Distribution -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $109,379 Meridian Land Title Llc
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $347,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,688 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Sold $435,000 -3.3% $313 / Sq Ft
10/04/2025 10/04/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $449,900 -9.1% $324 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $356 / 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 $896 $17,680 $6,100 $11,580
2023 $896 $17,680 $6,100 $11,580
2022 $728 $15,730 $3,480 $12,250
2021 $676 $15,480 $3,580 $11,900
2020 $1,046 $13,140 $3,400 $9,740
2019 $997 $13,140 $3,400 $9,740
2018 $894 $10,870 $3,060 $7,810
2017 $859 $10,870 $3,060 $7,810
2016 $768 $10,790 $3,380 $7,410
2015 $778 $10,790 $3,380 $7,410
2014 $744 $10,390 $3,180 $7,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

MLS Number: 20254215

Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

APN: 2697-171-13-011