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Appleton Cotton Woods Double Z Fish Fruita Northwest Area

FRUITA, CO 81521

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Mesa County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 81521

Appleton · Cotton Woods · Double Z · Fish · Fruita · Northwest Area

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FRUITA, CO real estate market (81521) currently shows 126 active listings, with 37 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

The median listing price has risen 12.3% year-over-year, from $484,900 to $544,498.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 16,431  ·  Density: 34.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $73,826

Typical home value: $359,873  ·  Homeownership: 80.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
126
⇧ 34% vs 94 last year
Pending
37
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$544,498
⇧ 12.3% vs $484,900 last year
Average Price
$641,417
⇧ 20% vs $534,691 last year
Days on Market
37
vs 37 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$314
⇧ 11.3% vs $282/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,744 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 126 this year vs 94 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 37 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $544,498 (+12.3% YoY)
  • Average: $641,417 (+20% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 56.1 miles — 771 listings ($506,782,065 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
81521Fruita, CO 815210.0 mi105$64,901,235$556,455$618,107
81524Loma, CO 8152412.7 mi17$18,952,688$987,500$1,114,864
81505Grand Junction, CO 8150514.1 mi81$67,505,319$538,475$833,399
81501Grand Junction, CO 8150116.8 mi81$36,644,076$401,500$452,396
81504Grand Junction, CO 8150419.0 mi147$62,959,953$419,000$428,299
81520Clifton, CO 8152022.3 mi51$15,951,933$322,225$312,783
81630De Beque, CO 8163028.1 mi8$5,031,128$436,249$628,891
81522Gateway, CO 8152232.4 mi3$47,625,000$2,280,000$15,875,000
81418Eckert, CO 8141845.3 mi17$9,631,503$550,000$566,559
81416Delta, CO 8141647.2 mi76$40,592,512$461,200$534,112
81413Cedaredge, CO 8141351.7 mi59$34,390,038$521,850$582,882
84532Moab, UT 8453252.2 mi122$100,886,680$654,500$826,940
81422Naturita, CO 8142256.1 mi4$1,710,000$370,000$427,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FRUITA, CO 81521?

As of March 2026, there are 126 active listings in FRUITA, CO (zip code 81521), compared to 94 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FRUITA, CO 81521?

The median listing price in FRUITA, CO 81521 is $544,498 as of March 2026, a 12.3% increase from $484,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FRUITA, CO?

Homes in FRUITA, CO 81521 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 37 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FRUITA, CO 81521?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, FRUITA, CO 81521 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

How much can I save on real estate commission in FRUITA, CO?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in FRUITA, CO 81521 save an estimated $10,890 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $544,498. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.