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$546,466$157 / 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 89How 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

526 S MESA ST

FRUITA, CO 81521
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,476 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$546K
$484K low$609K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,049 (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.$24,590 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,650
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$393,440

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.DeckPatio · 105 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Shelledy Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Fruita Monument High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Fruita Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

526 S Mesa St 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 77% of homes in Mesa County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Fruita 81521
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Fruita 81521
  • Older than 96% 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
$248K$1M

This home is worth more than 72% 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$546,466
CheaperTypical $471,659Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 526 S Mesa St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFruita 81521Mesa County
Estimated valuepricier than$546,46672% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$157almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,476 ft²97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac41% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19165% of homes4% of homes

About 526 S Mesa St

How much is 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO is $546,466 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $483,694 to $609,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO last sell?

526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO last sold on Aug 14, 1991, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO?

526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,476 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO built?

526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO?

526 S Mesa St, 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 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO compare to other homes in Fruita 81521?

Among the 6,604 homes in Fruita 81521, it is worth more than 72% of them ($546,466 against a typical $471,659), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($157 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,476 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1916 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of Mesa County, it is worth more than 77% 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 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 S Mesa St, Fruita, CO was $2,049. The county assessed it at $24,590.

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