Julie Piland – Western Colorado Land & Lifestyle Expert | Accredited Land Consultant| United Country Real Colorado Properties
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$250,000
MLS: 05071-250367
0.08 Acres
682 SqFt
2 beds
1.0 baths
In beautiful Grand Junction, live the Western Slope of Colorado lifestyle in this vintage cottage-style 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. The fenced front yard features concrete walkways and raised planters for easy outdoor living. Step into the combined living and dining area with a charming corner cupboard nook and window coverings.
The galley kitchen offers an efficient layout with wood countertops, a farmhouse sink, garbage disposal, and extended spray faucet. Enjoy a country-style feel with base cupboards, open shelving, and subway tile backsplash. Major appliances include a refrigerator, trash compactor, gas range, freezer, and stackable washer and dryer.
A sliding barn door leads to the ¾ bath featuring a large walk-in tiled shower and vanity. Additional interior features include ceiling fans, a security system, attractive light fixtures, and laminate wood and tile-pattern flooring throughout.
The covered back concrete patio offers privacy fencing and a lawn area. Alley access leads to a gated, covered oversized carport with a concrete pad. An attached wood shop includes a concrete floor, workbenches, and electricity. The home also features a crawl space/cellar, providing additional utility access and storage. It includes shelving, a tub sink, and a maintenance area.
The home is equipped with forced-air natural gas heat and a rooftop evaporative cooler. Conveniently located near the skateboard park, schools, bowling alley, and more. Stroll and shop along tree-lined Main Street, well known for its quaint specialty shops, yesteryear theaters, dining, antique stores, annual events, and vibrant community atmosphere. The I-70 corridor and scenic routes provide access to year-round recreation and adventure, from high desert terrain and fertile valleys to nearby mountaintops. This property offers big potential to bring your vision and customize a unique small-home opportunity in the heart of historic Grand Junction.
Nearby towns including Palisade, Clifton, Orchard Mesa, and Fruita span several miles along the I-70 corridor, offering major shopping, parks, colleges, schools, hospitals, a regional airport, and a wide range of amenities for residential and business needs. Visit local museums and visitor centers to learn about the area’s rich history and diverse offerings. Enjoy year-round events such as farmers markets, festivals, breweries, wineries, specialty shops, rodeos, fruit stands, and more that define the Western Colorado lifestyle. The region is known for mild winters, abundant sunshine, and recreation opportunities throughout all seasons, from high desert landscapes to mountain environments.
The Western Slope of Colorado offers year-round recreation for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Travel Rim Rock Drive through the nearby Colorado National Monument and enjoy breathtaking views of rock formations, canyons, native plants, birds, and wildlife, whether driving or exploring the hiking trails. The monument provides outstanding photo opportunities, visitor center information, picnic areas, campgrounds, educational programs, and insight into the valley’s natural history.
Mount Garfield is a well-known local landmark offering hiking opportunities and wildlife viewing, including wild horses. Enjoy river rafting, tubing, or fishing along the many accessible stretches of the Colorado River. Explore the Colorado National Monument, Bookcliff Mountain Range, and the Grand Mesa, known as the largest flattop mountain in the world. Enjoy easy access to the Riverfront Trail, Monument Rim trails, and biking and hiking amid striking canyon terrain.
The surrounding high desert provides opportunities for off-road adventures, ATV riding, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and popular wheeling challenges, along with areas known for dinosaur discoveries. Jeep trails attract enthusiasts from across the region.
Within an hour’s drive along I-70 and Highway 65, also known as the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, sits the largest flattop mountain in the world, featuring over 300 lakes for fishing and boating, campgrounds, lodges, and thousands of miles of trails for hiking, ATV use, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting. Photo opportunities are abundant for both amateur and professional photographers. A visitor center atop the Grand Mesa offers information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort, located at the base of the Grand Mesa, provides ski terrain for all ages and skill levels, along with year-round activities
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Julie Piland