987 Catalpa Ct, Fruita, CO 81521 Property Records

Mesa County property record for 987 Catalpa Ct, Fruita, CO 81521

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$247,300 (Jan 2015)
Tax Bill	$2,343 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2697-074-24-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2697-074-24-023`
Alternative APN	`R007794`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,780 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,478 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,780 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	698 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Porch	Open/Unfinished Porch
Porch Area	192 sqft
Patio Area	339 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R007794
Street Address	987 CATALPA CT
City	FRUITA
State	CO
Zip	81521-8805
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 23 BLK 1 THE QUEENS SEC 7 1N 2W - 0.16AC
Legal Range	002
Legal Township	01N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	THE QUEENS
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	MESA CO
Township / Civil Division	FRUITA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	1503

Owner

987 Catalpa Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.

Source: Mesa County records, as of April 8, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	987 CATALPA CT, FRUITA, CO 81521-8805
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	Jan 22, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 22, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 12, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20152712771
Deed Book / Page	5682 / 136
Last Transfer Date	May 4, 2021
Transfer Doc	0002980674
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MESA CO
Recording Date	May 11, 2021
Property Address	987 CATALPA CT, FRUITA, CO 81521-8805
Document Number	0002980674
Instrument Date	May 4, 2021
Instrument	2980674
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021
Title Company	LAND TITLE GUARANTEE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	987 CATALPA CT, FRUITA, CO 81521-8805

Mortgage

Document Number	0002980675
Date	May 11, 2021
Instrument	2980675

Lender

Name	ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2041

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 987 Catalpa Ct was $2,343, up 9.9% 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	$2,343.00 (+9.95%)	$28,120 (+8.2%) Land $7,000 Building $21,120	$449,930 Land $112,000 Building $337,930
2024	$2,131.00 (+0.57%)	$25,990 (-) Land $5,750 Building $20,240
2023	$2,119.00 (+13.62%)	$25,990 (+15.51%) Land $5,750 Building $20,240	$387,890 Land $85,830 Building $302,060
2022	$1,865.00	$22,500 Land $4,170 Building $18,330
2021			$323,740 Land $60,000 Building $263,740

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 987 Catalpa Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 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

Wildfire risk around 987 Catalpa Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 97.2% of Colorado
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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