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$573,945$258 / 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 96How 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 $225,000 on Aug 15, 2012

196 SUNSET CIR

PALISADE, CO 81526
3
Beds
2.8
Baths
2,223 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$574K
$549K low$599K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Aug 15, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,072 (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.$36,180 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,780

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.0.20
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
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 · 176 ft²Porch · 384 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Taylor Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Palisade High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Mount Garfield Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Mesa County Valley School District 51

Neighborhood · ZIP 81526These 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.91
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 100.110

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.5,150
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.58 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,205
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

196 Sunset Cir 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 81% of homes in Mesa County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Palisade
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Palisade
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Palisade

What homes are worth in Palisade 81526

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

This home
$194K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Palisade 81526.

How it measures up in Palisade 81526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palisade 81526.

Estimated value$573,945
CheaperTypical $512,064Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$258
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,223 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 196 Sunset Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalisadePalisade 81526Mesa County
Estimated valuepricier than$573,94575% of homes65% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25821% of homes22% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than2,223 ft²83% of homes79% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac46% of homes41% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than199575% of homes73% of homes56% of homes

About 196 Sunset Cir

How much is 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO is $573,945 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $549,006 to $598,884. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO last sell?

196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO last sold on Aug 15, 2012 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO?

196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 2,223 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO built?

196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO?

196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO is assigned to Taylor Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Palisade High School (high), rated C+; Mount Garfield Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Mesa County Valley School District 51. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO compare to other homes in Palisade 81526?

Among the 1,827 homes in Palisade 81526, it is worth more than 65% of them ($573,945 against a typical $512,064), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($258 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,223 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1995 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Mesa County, it is worth more than 81% 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 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Sunset Cir, Palisade, CO was $3,072. The county assessed it at $36,180.

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