Condos for Sale in Clifton, CO

Clifton is a Grand Junction suburb named for towering cliffs on the edge of Grand Junction, a metropolitan center. Between the city and the rural desert flats, Clifton's low housing prices attract first-time homeowners looking for proximity to employment opportunities and vast natural attractions. With a population of about 21,000, Clifton is on the outer boundary of metropolitan life in the Grand Valley, with mountain ranges, canyons and the Colorado River. "My favorite thing about the valley is the outdoors. I can ride my dirt bike to the trails from my house, and horseback riding is a mile away," says Jennifer Cirka, Broker Owner of Greyhound Real Estate, who has lived in the area for over 20 years. "The weather is gorgeous. If the sun is out, it's beautiful here." In Clifton, houses are organized in modern subdivisions, although many lie on the outskirts with land and mountain views. There is a mix of landscaping options. Properties can either have grassy lawns or xeriscape lots with gravel and decorative rocks. The most common house styles include traditional, contemporary, and ranch-style architecture from the 1990s. The median price of single-family homes is $300,000, lower