Delta | Delta County

Delta, a home-rule municipality on Colorado's Western Slope, has real estate for sale for those who want to live a mountain lifestyle with easy access to the great outdoors. There are homes for sale in Delta along the majestic Gunnison River or near Sweitzer Lake Park, a large lake nearby with recreation opportunities like boating, swimming, and fishing. Delta has about 9,000 residents, who live primarily in single-family homes, townhouses, and a few condominiums. There are gated subdivisions and other neighborhoods ideal for starter families or families with growing children.

You can see the Grand Mesa mountain range from most points in Delta. It is the largest flat-topped mountain on Earth. The U.S. Forest Service headquarters of the Grand Mesa, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre National Forests are in Delta. There are a few beautiful parks around Delta, like Pow Wow Arbor, Mountain View Pavilion, Cottonwood Park, Emerald Hills Park, Shade Pavilion Island, and Rile Pavilion/Cleland Park.

There are many cute houses in Delta for families just starting out or families that need a step up from their current digs. Many homes are recently remodeled or are well-kept originals. Homes for sale in Delta can have three or four bedrooms, hardwood flooring, new laminate flooring, tile, a shop, garage, washer/dryer hookups, fresh vinyl siding, and a carport or garage for under $300,000 in the city's heart and walking distance to downtown shopping and dining, plus the walking trail and Cleland Park. In Delta, it's possible to have it all.

There is lots of new construction in Delta for those seeking something new. There are affordable, newly built homes in Delta loaded with features. Custom homes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a year-round creek that runs through the property can be purchased for around $325,000. There are convenient and comfortable homes for sale near big-box stores like Wal-Mart or near the hospital.

Further from town are more remote farms and ranch land. Some well-developed lots have outbuildings for livestock or a business venture. One unique opportunity is to own and operate a first-class roping and horse facility with an arena for roping action. There are ranches within 30 minutes of Montrose, the Montrose airport, and Grand Junction for around $800,000, all amenities included. Enjoy views of the West Elk mountains from the main house with hardwood floors, granite countertops, and a guest house to entertain guests.

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Montrose Regional Airport is only 21 miles south of Delta. It is the closest airport. Grand Junction's airport is 39 miles to the north. There is also an Amtrak train station in Glenwood Springs.

For Uncompahgre has a tourist exhibit with period-style guides making buckskins, knap arrowheads, trapping beavers, and working the forge - like the early 1800s pioneers.

Delta is part of the Delta County School District, including Cedaredge, Crawford, Hotchkiss, and Paonia. The school district serves about 4,800 students.

Delta County Memorial Hospital serves the surrounding area.

The local newspaper, the Delta County Independent, is published weekly on Wednesdays.