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$496,923$235 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $25,900 on Sep 9, 1997

149 PONDEROSA DR

FRUITA, CO 81521
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,118 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$497K
$458K low$536K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,900 · Sep 9, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,367 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$28,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,690
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$454,550

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyMESA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 177 ft²Porch · 280 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Shelledy Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Fruita Monument High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Fruita Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Mesa County Valley School District 51

Neighborhood · ZIP 81521These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,410
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.95 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,741
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,859
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.71%

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How this home compares

149 Ponderosa Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 71% of homes in Mesa County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Older than 65% of homes in Fruita 81521

What homes are worth in Fruita 81521

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$253K$978K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Fruita 81521.

How it measures up in Fruita 81521

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fruita 81521.

Estimated value$496,923
CheaperTypical $467,581Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,118 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,623 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 149 Ponderosa Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFruita 81521Mesa County
Estimated valuepricier than$496,92360% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2359% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,118 ft²81% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac76% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than199735% of homes61% of homes

About 149 Ponderosa Dr

How much is 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO is $496,923 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $457,567 to $536,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO last sell?

149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO last sold on Sep 9, 1997 for $25,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO?

149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,118 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO built?

149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO?

149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO is assigned to Shelledy Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Fruita Monument High School (high), rated C+; Fruita Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Mesa County Valley School District 51. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO compare to other homes in Fruita 81521?

Among the 6,329 homes in Fruita 81521, it is worth more than 60% of them ($496,923 against a typical $467,581), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($235 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,118 ft² against a typical 1,623 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1997 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Mesa County, it is worth more than 71% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO was $2,367. The county assessed it at $28,410.

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