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$479,029$308 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $243,000 on May 8, 2017

497 GOLD RUSH DR

FRUITA, CO 81521
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,557 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$479K
$465K low$493K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$243,000 · May 8, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$326,029
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$260,823
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.33%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$153,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded May 8, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,041 (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.$24,890 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$371,530

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Porch · 507 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Shelledy Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Fruita Monument High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Fruita Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

497 Gold Rush 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 65% of homes in Mesa County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Mesa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Mesa County

What homes are worth in Fruita 81521

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

This home
$246K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 52% 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$479,029
CheaperTypical $470,930Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,557 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,645 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 497 Gold Rush Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFruita 81521Mesa County
Estimated valuepricier than$479,02952% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30871% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,557 ft²44% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac20% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than200150% of homes71% of homes

About 497 Gold Rush Dr

How much is 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO is $479,029 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $464,578 to $493,480. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO last sell?

497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO last sold on May 8, 2017 for $243,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO?

497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,557 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO built?

497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO?

497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO is assigned to Shelledy Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Fruita Monument High School (high), rated A-; 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 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO compare to other homes in Fruita 81521?

Among the 6,624 homes in Fruita 81521, it is worth more than 52% of them ($479,029 against a typical $470,930), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($308 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,557 ft² against a typical 1,645 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (2001 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Mesa County, it is worth more than 65% 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 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 497 Gold Rush Dr, Fruita, CO was $2,041. The county assessed it at $24,890.

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