Mesa County property record for 1285 Walnut Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,262 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,434 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,912 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2945-122-00-090 |
| Primary APN | 2945-122-00-090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,262 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,434 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R060197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1285 WALNUT AVE |
| City | GRAND JUNCTION |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81501-4234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 60FT W OF NE COR LOT 3 BLK 1 FAIRMOUNT SUB SEC 12 1S 1W S 125FT W 60FT N 125FT E TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 001 |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND JUNCTION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
1285 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Mesa County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 WALNUT AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501-4234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| Jan 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SECURE ONE CAP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132675883 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5551 / 159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002169259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Property Address | 1285 WALNUT AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501-4234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELEVATED TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002973049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2973049 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 9052 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Property Address | 1285 WALNUT AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501-4234 |
| Document Number | 0002912409 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | UNISOURCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1285 WALNUT AVE GRAND JUNCTION CO 815014234, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501-4234 |
| Document Number | 0002912409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2912409 |
| Name | SECURE ONE CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Walnut Ave was $1,912, up 25.8% from the year before.
Source: Mesa County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa County |
| Municipality | Grand Junction City |
| Unified School District | Mesa County Valley School District 51 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,912.00 (+25.79%) | $26,400 (+23.54%) Land $5,940 Building $20,460 | $422,380 Land $95,000 Building $327,380 |
| 2024 | $1,520.00 (+0.66%) | $21,370 (-) Land $4,860 Building $16,510 | |
| 2023 | $1,510.00 (-4.73%) | $21,370 (-2.86%) Land $4,860 Building $16,510 | $318,870 Land $72,500 Building $246,370 |
| 2022 | $1,585.00 | $22,000 Land $3,820 Building $18,180 | |
| 2021 | $316,650 Land $55,000 Building $261,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1285 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1997 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1285 Walnut Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION serves 26,000 people · EPA ID CO0139321 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Highline Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Clearnetworx, T-Mobile.
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