Gateway & Whitewater | Mesa County

The town of Gateway is aptly named. The unincorporated community in Mesa County is only a couple of miles from the Colorado/Utah border. It offers a combination of Western Slope wilderness and Utah's wide-open terrain and endless skyline. Gateway homes for sale are more prominent, rural residences with plenty of space and beautiful views - all at an affordable price.
Gateway is located about 55 miles southwest of Grand Junction via Colorado Highway 141 South. On the way to Gateway from Grand Junction is the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, a 200,000-acre region managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It encompasses the canyons along the Uncompahgre Plateau on the Gunnison River. The conservation area is a popular destination for camping, hiking, biking, ATVs, and other outdoor escapades.

There is an excellent selection of single-family homes for sale north of Gateway in Glade Park. It is about 15 west of downtown Grand Junction. The drive from Grand Junction to Gateway takes you up 2,500 feet over four miles of tight roads and hairpin curves. The views of the red sandstone canyons and sheer rock faces are spectacular. Glade Park sits at an elevation of roughly 7,000 feet. Because of the elevation, the temperature in Glade Park is typically 10 degrees cooler than Grand Junction and the lower Grand Valley.

Glade Park is a farming and ranching community, with many plots coming in 30-40-acre parcels - many of which have existing homes. There is no municipal water in Glade Park, and most homes have water wells. The area has a high number of alternative and sustainable homes. There are also excellent plots to design your dream home down to the studs. Here, you can construct the compound of a lifetime that's less than a half-hour from Grand Junction, yet surrounded by pristine pinyon pines, junipers, and rolling sandstone hills. Enjoy seclusion and fantastic Grand Valley, Mount Garfield, and Grand Mesa views. If you're seeking privacy, wildlife, aspen trees, big-game hunting opportunities, extensive views, and a convenient location to Grand Junction, consider Glade Park real estate.

Further south is private homes for sale in Gateway with 360-degree panoramic views of stunning granite canyons. Some property for sale has West Creek river access and irrigation rights. Homes for sale are typically three bedrooms or more, with more than 3,000 square feet of living space. Placed on sizable lots, these luxury homes have craftsman touches like reclaimed wood mantles, high-end kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, hardwood floors and interior doors, and a multi-car garage. Some residences have outbuildings for livestock or storage or additional lodging with a separate entrance and kitchen.

Neighborhood Highlights:

• Gateway Canyons Resort has one of western Colorado's most pampering spas for a relaxing treatment or other services. Enjoy kayaking, off-road tours, guided fly-fishing, horseback riding, air tours, and more at the resort.
• The Gateway Auto Museum features impeccably preserved historic cars displayed in a gallery setting. The collection includes a 1906 Cadillac Model H Coupe; Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord, and Cunningham marques; and rare models from Packard, Cadillac, and Pierce-Arrow.