Clifton | Mesa County

Real estate for sale in Clifton, Colorado is primarily single-family homes. Clifton is an unincorporated town between Palisade to the east and Fruitvale to the west and situated on the south side of Interstate 70. The city is part of Mesa County. Homes for sale are in the $300,000 to $600,000 range, but there are luxury private homes for sale that are more than $1 million. Most of the available real estate - both established homes and vacant lots for building - are located south of the interstate. There are a few more rural residences to the north of the highway.

Clifton has well-established boundaries. The western edge is 32 Road, and the south boundary is the Colorado River. The eastern border is around 35 Road or 35 ½ Road. U.S. Highway 6 runs east and west through the middle of town. The town core is just west of 32 Road, where there are numbered streets from west to east, from First Street to Fifth Street. Homes for sale in Clifton are primarily south of the core, tucked between 32 ½ Road and 33 Road, and south of East ½ Road.

Homes for sale in Clifton mostly have two bedrooms or more and have a yard or additional area. Mostly, homes are older but nice. Some one-bedroom units are for sale with a large, fenced yard for under $300,000. Clifton also has a few permanently placed double-wide trailers with two or three bedrooms. There are also ranch-style homes and some split-level houses for sale. Homes come with a beautiful open layout, a huge main bedroom with its own bathroom, and improvements like a new roof, a new furnace or A/C, a garage, or storage shed.

There are several lots around Clifton to build a home to your specifications. Some lots are smaller, around 1 acre, but larger lots are available. Outside of town, there are several lots for sale with ample privacy but only minutes from the interstate. North of I-70, you can purchase more than 300 acres near the base of Mount Garfield. The property has untouched Bureau of Land Management land on three sides for around $600,000. Prospective owners seeking something extra can buy an established three-bedroom home on 10 acres with an incredible 3,800-square-foot workshop on the premises that's perfect for a craftsman who needs extra space.

Neighborhood highlights:

• The scenic James M. Robb State Park is near Clifton. It is a diverse natural area perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming.
• Clifton is wine country! A couple of excellent wineries just east of Clifton have tours and tastings. A few favorites are TWP Winery and Farmhouse and Graystone Winery. There are also fresh fruit stands and vendors offering fresh produce during most of the year.
• Downtown Clifton has fantastic shops and boutiques stores that reflect the region's varied interests and activities. There's a ranch and home supply store, a butcher shop, a gun shop, a pet pampering parlor, and a tattoo parlor.
• Children in Clifton attend Clifton Elementary School, not far from the city's core.