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$348,149$263 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $318,000 on Dec 18, 2023

653 MIDDLE RIDGE DR

CLIFTON, CO 81520
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,324 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.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$348K
$331K low$366K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$318,000 · Dec 18, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$840 (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.$17,270 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,230
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,270
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,790

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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 139 ft²Porch · 668 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Mount Garfield Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Palisade High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
E
Taylor Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 mi

District: Mesa County Valley School District 51

Neighborhood · ZIP 81520These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,343
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.182 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,425
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

653 Middle Ridge 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 76% of homes in Clifton 81520
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Clifton 81520
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Mesa County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Clifton 81520
  • Older than 89% of homes in Clifton 81520

What homes are worth in Clifton 81520

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

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$167K$662K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Clifton 81520.

How it measures up in Clifton 81520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clifton 81520.

Estimated value$348,149
CheaperTypical $315,933Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$263
CheaperTypical $247Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 653 Middle Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClifton 81520Mesa County
Estimated valuepricier than$348,14976% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26365% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,324 ft²62% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac84% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than196811% of homes20% of homes

About 653 Middle Ridge Dr

How much is 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO is $348,149 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $330,648 to $365,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO last sell?

653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO last sold on Dec 18, 2023 for $318,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO?

653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,324 square feet of living space.

When was 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO built?

653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO?

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

How does 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO compare to other homes in Clifton 81520?

Among the 4,950 homes in Clifton 81520, it is worth more than 76% of them ($348,149 against a typical $315,933), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($263 against a typical $247), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,324 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1968 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Mesa County, it is worth more than 31% 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 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 653 Middle Ridge Dr, Clifton, CO was $840. The county assessed it at $17,270.

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