Julie Piland – Western Colorado Land & Lifestyle Expert | Accredited Land Consultant| United Country Real Colorado Properties
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$165,000
MLS: 05071-260118
0. Acres
1,568 SqFt
3 beds
2.0 baths
Shade trees, river trails, and small-town Colorado charm. Tucked beneath a canopy of mature sycamore trees in the quiet 55+ community of Rio Vista Park, this well-maintained ADA compliant,1568 sq ft, 3 bedroom modular home offers comfortable Western Colorado living in the heart of historic Palisade. Located on a landscaped cul-de-sac lot with little traffic, the setting creates a peaceful small-town atmosphere surrounded by mountain views, nearby river recreation, orchards, and vineyards along Colorado’s noted Wine and Fruit Byway.
A spacious concrete parking pad provides room for two vehicles in addition to the full-length covered carport extending along the home beside the raised porch, ramp entry, and patio seating area. Step through the front entry into an inviting open split floor plan designed for both everyday comfort and easy entertaining. The large living room flows naturally into the dining area and kitchen where wood cabinetry with glass accent doors, built-in work center, counter space, double sink, dishwasher, electric range, split door refrigerator, counter bar seating brings warmth and functionality together. Large windows fill the bonus room or formal dining area with natural light while overlooking the beautifully shaded yard.
The spacious primary bedroom features sliding mirrored closet doors, an additional oversized walk-in closet complete with shelving, racks, drawers, and enough room for a dressing area. The adjoining bath includes vanity space, enclosed commode and walk-in shower designed with accessibility in mind. Two additional carpeted guest bedrooms with step-in closets provide flexibility for visitors, hobbies, or office space. A sliding barn door opens into another full-size walk-in shower adding convenience to the guest bath area.
The oversized mud and laundry room includes washer, dryer, cabinetry, and additional storage space while leading directly to the screened-in back porch, ideal for relaxing evenings and enjoying Colorado’s changing seasons. Outside, roses, flower beds, mature shade trees, and landscaped lawn areas create an inviting outdoor setting. The larger backyard backs to the neighboring school property separated by chain link fencing, allowing an open spacious feel rarely found in community living. A storage shed and retractable clothesline add practical everyday convenience. Ceiling fans, newer laminate wood flooring, carpeting, built in china hutches, coat closet, wood trim window casings accent the beauty and comfort to this home. Forced air natural gas heat, evap cooler. Water, irrigation and trash included in the lot rent. Daily mail, FedEx, UPS delivery. Cable internet.
Enjoy nearby access across the footbridge to Riverbend Park and scenic Colorado River trails popular for walking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and outdoor recreation. Surrounded by views of the Book Cliffs, known for wild horse sanctuaries and wildlife sightings, Palisade offers the charm of a historic agricultural community while remaining just minutes from Interstate 70 and neighboring communities including Grand Junction, Clifton, and Fruita for shopping, medical services, colleges, regional airport access, dining, and year-round Colorado recreation. Relaxed living, scenic surroundings, and everyday convenience come together in this welcoming Palisade home.
Experience the charm of historic Palisade, known throughout Western Colorado as the Wine and Fruit Byway, where small-town living meets year-round recreation, local flavor, and scenic beauty along the Colorado River. Tree-lined streets wind past orchards, vineyards, Victorian homes, and welcoming neighborhoods set beneath the towering backdrop of the Book Cliffs and nearby Mount Garfield. This vibrant agricultural community offers a lifestyle rich in outdoor adventure, local traditions, and hometown atmosphere.
Spend afternoons exploring unique specialty shops, art galleries, antique stores, outdoor recreational outfitters, bakeries, coffee shops, bistros, breweries, wineries, and locally loved fruit stands throughout the historic downtown district. Community pride shines through the active Chamber of Commerce, seasonal farmer’s markets, live music, and annual events including the nationally recognized peach and wine festivals drawing visitors from across Colorado and beyond.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy endless recreation opportunities with nearby river access for rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and summer tube floating along the Colorado River. Hiking and biking trails surround the area, including the nationally recognized Palisade Plunge, an epic mountain biking trail stretching from the Grand Mesa high country to the valley floor. Scenic trails near Mount Garfield offer opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, and occasional sightings of the region’s noted wild horses and desert bighorn sheep.
Everyday conveniences remain close at hand with grocery stores, pharmacy, hardware stores, banking, library, schools, lodging, convenience stores, restaurants, and professional services all located within the Palisade community. Just minutes away, Interstate 70 connects residents to neighboring communities including Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita offering expanded shopping, colleges, medical facilities, museums, golf courses, regional airport access, and additional business services throughout the Grand Valley.
Known for mild winters, sunny Colorado days, and four-season recreation, the region offers easy access from high desert canyon country to the forested peaks of the nearby Grand Mesa — the world’s largest flattop mountain. Whether exploring local wineries, attending community festivals, hiking desert trails, or enjoying peaceful evenings beneath mountain sunsets, Palisade captures the relaxed Western Colorado lifestyle to call home.
The Western Slope of Colorado has recreation all year for all outdoor enthusiasts from the high desert areas, to the valleys and mountain tops. Travel the Rim Rock Drive of the nearby Colorado National monument. Enjoy the magnificent views of rock formations, canyons, plants, birds and wildlife along the drive or hiking trails. Stop at the visitor center for information on picnic and campground areas, hiking trails, youth learning opportunities, and the history of this valley’s treasure of beauty. The surrounding high desert offers off road, ATV, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur finds and diggings, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. Drive I70 and Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa, sits the largest flat top mountain in the world with over 300 lakes for fishing, boating, camping, lodges, and thousands of trails for hiking, ATV, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting districts. Photo opportunities abound for the amateur or professional photographer. A visitor center on top of the Grand Mesa has information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities. Find the adventure in every direction Colorado is known for.
Julie Piland