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$387,490$306 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $98,900 on Jun 24, 1997

231 PONDEROSA DR

FRUITA, CO 81521
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,265 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.
1 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$387K
$358K low$417K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$98,900 · Jun 24, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,012 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$19,040 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,230

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.Ranch
CountyMesa
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 280 ft²Porch · 149 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 · 1.7 mi
M
Fruita Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

231 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 less than 79% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Mesa County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% 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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$247K$1M

This home is worth more than 21% 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$387,490
CheaperTypical $468,506Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 231 Ponderosa Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFruita 81521Mesa County
Estimated valuepricier than$387,49021% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30669% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,265 ft²23% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac84% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than199736% of homes61% of homes

About 231 Ponderosa Dr

How much is 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO is $387,490 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $357,972 to $417,008. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO last sell?

231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO last sold on Jun 24, 1997 for $98,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO?

231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,265 square feet of living space.

When was 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO built?

231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO?

231 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 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO compare to other homes in Fruita 81521?

Among the 6,585 homes in Fruita 81521, it is worth more than 21% of them ($387,490 against a typical $468,506), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($306 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,265 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1997 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Mesa County, it is worth more than 45% 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 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 231 Ponderosa Dr, Fruita, CO was $1,012. The county assessed it at $19,040.

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