Mesa County property record for 978 Azurite Dr, Fruita, CO 81521
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,445 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $297,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2697-074-16-067 |
| Primary APN | 2697-074-16-067 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,445 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,885 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| 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 | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 79 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R007679 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 AZURITE DR |
| City | FRUITA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81521-8817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 67 COMSTOCK WEST SEC 7 1N 2W & AN UND INT IN TRACTS - 0.16 AC |
| Legal Range | 002 |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMSTOCK WEST |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | FRUITA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
978 Azurite Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Mesa County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 AZURITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage ALPINE BANK |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202956489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Property Address | 978 AZURITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002873765 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2873765 |
| Name | ALPINE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RIFLE, CO 81650 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 978 AZURITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8817 |
| Document Number | 0002956489 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2956489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $29.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 AZURITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8817 |
| Document Number | 0002956490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2956490 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MESA CO |
| Property Address | 978 AZURITE DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-8817 |
| Document Number | 0002929238 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTEE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 978 AZURLTE DR FRUITA CO 81521, FRUITA, CO 81521 |
| Document Number | 0002929238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2929238 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORTE MADERA, CA 94925 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Azurite Dr was $1,967, up 16.9% from the year before.
Source: Mesa County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa County |
| Municipality | Fruita City |
| Unified School District | Mesa County Valley School District 51 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,967.00 (+16.94%) | $23,610 (+15.06%) Land $6,880 Building $16,730 | $377,680 Land $110,000 Building $267,680 |
| 2024 | $1,682.00 (+0.54%) | $20,520 (-) Land $5,570 Building $14,950 | |
| 2023 | $1,673.00 (+7.24%) | $20,520 (+9.03%) Land $5,570 Building $14,950 | $306,220 Land $83,080 Building $223,140 |
| 2022 | $1,560.00 | $18,820 Land $4,170 Building $14,650 | |
| 2021 | $270,740 Land $60,000 Building $210,740 |
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 978 Azurite 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.
The area around 978 Azurite 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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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