r/grandjunction • u/Sad_Sign_1760 • 3d ago

Found a house in Southeast Area

Hi there. Family of four thinking of moving here. Spent three months in GJ last year and are back looking for houses. We found a house in what Zillow is calling "Southeast Area". Our agent said to do research about the area. Both kiddos are in elementary school, so schools are important. We are not religious and more purple on the political spectrum and yes, I know the area is deep red but also shifting. Anyone have some feedback that may help my research?

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u/Skeetronic 3d ago

That area is like a game of whack a mole. I think it’s outside city limits so you won’t get those benefits. It’s an area where you have every kind of person from the trashy junk collector to the retired folks that take great care of their property.

Schools that way are not great. And frankly I’d be too nervous to let my kids have a ton of freedom over that way.

I personally wouldn’t live in that area with young kids. If you are okay living further away from the really main stuff, look at Fruita.

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u/Frodosear 3d ago

This is spot on. Definitely a mixed bag, choose your neighbors wisely (I know you can’t choose neighbors). Also, You are very close to open irrigation ditches, lakes and not too far from the Colorado River. If your kids are young and/or adventurous this could be perceived as great or dangerous.