969 Celestite Dr, Fruita, CO 81521 Property Records

Mesa County property record for 969 Celestite Dr, Fruita, CO 81521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,878 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$273,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,428 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Sale & Construction Loan
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2697-074-16-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2697-074-16-007`
Alternative APN	`R007619`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,878 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,550 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,878 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	672 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	180 sqft
Patio Area	154 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R007619
Street Address	969 CELESTITE DR
City	FRUITA
State	CO
Zip	81521-8405
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 7 COMSTOCK WEST SEC 7 1N 2W & AN UNDIV INT IN TRACTS - 0.20 AC
Legal Range	002
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	COMSTOCK WEST
Legal Block	16
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	MESA CO
Township / Civil Division	FRUITA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	1503

Owner

969 Celestite Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.

Source: Mesa County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	969 CELESTITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8405
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20172797219
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MESA CO
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2017
Property Address	969 CELESTITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8405
Document Number	0002797219
Instrument Date	Apr 18, 2017
Instrument	2797219
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2017
Title Company	HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY, HERITAGE TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$27.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	969 CELESTITE DR FRUITA CO 815218405, FRUITA, CO 81521-8405

Mortgage

Document Number	2797220
Date	Apr 21, 2017
Instrument	2797220

Lender

Name	HAROLD R HOTIMSKY
Address	220 RED SAND RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81507-1156

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Apr 20, 2018

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 969 Celestite Dr was $2,428, up 13.6% from the year before.

Source: Mesa County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Colorado
County	Mesa County
Municipality	Fruita City
Unified School District	Mesa County Valley School District 51 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,428.00 (+13.62%)	$29,150 (+11.81%) Land $6,880 Building $22,270	$466,310 Land $110,000 Building $356,310
2024	$2,137.00 (+0.52%)	$26,070 (-) Land $5,750 Building $20,320
2023	$2,126.00 (+8.97%)	$26,070 (+10.79%) Land $5,750 Building $20,320	$389,150 Land $85,860 Building $303,290
2022	$1,951.00	$23,530 Land $4,170 Building $19,360
2021			$338,610 Land $60,000 Building $278,610

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 969 Celestite Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 969 Celestite Dr 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	UTE WCD serves 92,580 people · EPA ID CO0139791
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2023
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 538 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Clearnetworx Fiber	1,000 / 1,000