Grand Junction/Mesa County Market Update – December 2020

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Commercial Real Estate sales volume of $100.7M with 141 transactions through September 2020 is down 20.5% compared to sales for the same period in 2019 with 172 transactions worth $121.3M. Residential Real Estate sales for Mesa County in the first 9 months of 2020 of $911M are up 8.3% compared to sales in the first 9 months of 2019 of $841M. Sales Taxes in the first 9 months of 2020 were down 3.4% compared to taxes collected in the first 9 months of 2019. New commercial real estate projects include 734 Main Street – Construction almost completed for 4 story, 36,000 square foot Class A office building. 18,000 sq. ft. available for lease. Timberline Bank at 649 Market St. – Construction completed for 4 story, 40,000 sq. ft. modern financial center. Riverfront at Dos Rios – under contract to be purchased by RM Construciton. 58 acre mixed-use neighborhood consisting of parks and open space, residential, restaurants, retail, hotel, office and light commercial. Rivertown Center at 2566 Patterson Rd. – Construction has begun for 15,000 sq. ft. professional/medical office building.

GRAND JUNCTION/MESA COUNTY MARKET UPDATE

Item
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/-
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VELOCITY (Source � Mesa County Assessor)
Item :
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Commercial Sales Volume
$121.3M
$100.7M
-20.5%

Item :
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Commercial Transactions
172
141
-18%

MESA COUNTY SALES TAX INDICATORS:
Item :
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Total Sales Taxes
$43.6M
$42.1M
-3.4%

Item :
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Lodging Taxes
$1.2M
$734K
-39%

CAP RATE
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/- :

CAP RATE
7.5%
7.8%
.3%

MESA COUNTY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Item:
Q3 2019
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Residential Total Sales
$841M
$911M
8.3%

Item:
Q3 2019:
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Residential Average Price
$254,000
$285,000
12%

Item:
Q3 2019:
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Residential Days On Market
58
57
0%

Item:
Q3 2019:
Q3 2020
% +/- :

Residential Listed for Sale
781
405
-48%

PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES
  • Rural Jumpstart Program Revitalization & Bill HB20-1003.
  • No local upcoming ballot measures – all are state specific.
  • Covid-19: “Protect Our Neighbors” phase of reopening – face coverings are required indoors; groups of 300 or less or 50% maximum capacity; alcohol consumption must end by 12:30am.
DEVELOPMENTS
  • 734 Main Street – Construction almost completed for 4 story, 36,000 square foot Class A office building. 18,000 sq. ft. available for lease.
  • Timberline Bank at 649 Market St. – Construction completed for 4 story, 40,000 sq. ft. modern financial center.
  • Riverfront at Dos Rios – under contract to be purchased by RM Construciton. 58 acre mixed-use neighborhood consisting of parks and open space, residential, restaurants, retail, hotel, office and light commercial.
  • Rivertown Center at 2566 Patterson Rd. – Construction has begun for 15,000 sq. ft. professional/medical office building.
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About The Author

Brian Bray, commercial real estate broker at Bray Real Estate, smiling in a professional suit with glasses, representing his expertise and long-standing family legacy in Western Colorado real estate.

Born and raised in Western Colorado, Brian Bray is a fourth-generation Bray working in his family’s real estate brokerage, which was founded by his great-grandfather, Sherman Bray, in 1946. Brian brings to the table a vast working knowledge of real estate and the trusted name that has become the premier real estate firm of Western Colorado. Working for Bray Real Estate since 2004, Brian began his real estate career selling residential homes, farm/ranch properties, and development ground. He became managing broker of the commercial division in 2016. Previous to working in the family business, Brian owned and managed his own businesses and worked in the construction industry. He is educated in construction management and graduated from Mesa State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Over the years, Brian has had the opportunity to assist his clients in asset disposition/acquisition and represent tenants of large national retailers and small main street businesses. Brian also maintains a large volume of real estate listings for his sales and leasing clients. Through continued education through CCIM and industry forums, Brian is able to stay on the pulse of the existing and emerging industries. Brian also manages Bray Business Brokerage, where he oversees a team of merger and acquisition specialists. He enjoys educating business owners in making strategic decisions to maximize the profitability of their company before selling it. He is also able to assist buyers in mitigating the risks involved in a business transaction. Brian resides in Grand Junction with his wife and five children. When he is not working, he enjoys recreating in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. Whether it is sitting at 13,000 feet watching some bighorn sheep or calling in a large bull elk during the rut, Brian won’t miss an opportunity to be hunting the vast expanse of the Rocky Mountain country. Achievements Top Commercial Producer – Bray Real Estate, 2016-2021 Broker of the Year – Rocky Mountain Commercial Brokers, 2018 Affiliations Member – Rocky Mountain Commercial Brokers Member – Grand Junction Rotary Club Member – Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Member - The Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) *The Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) designation is a professional achievement for highly qualified commercial real estate practitioners with a strong transactional history in brokerage, fee-based services, or executive management.