12489 E Amherst Cir, Aurora, CO 80014 Property Records

Arapahoe County property record for 12489 E Amherst Cir, Aurora, CO 80014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.122 acres (5,314 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$386,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,818 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1973-36-2-03-040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1973-36-2-03-040`
Alternative APNs	`031301866` `31301866` `301866`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,818 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,634 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,312 sqft
2nd Floor Area	506 sqft
Basement Area	360 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,314 sqft (0.122 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Driveway Area	2 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	36 sqft
Patio Area	180 sqft
Lawn Sprinklers	Lawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	031301866
Street Address	12489 E AMHERST CIR
City	AURORA
State	CO
Zip	80014-3305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SUBDIVISIONCD 018700 SUBDIVISIONNAME THE DAM SUB 3RD FLG BLOCK 004 LOT 015 LOT 15 BLK 4 THE DAM 3RD FLG
Legal Range	67W
Legal Township	4S
Legal Section	36
Legal Quarter	2
Legal Subdivision	THE DAM SUB 3RD FLG
Legal Block	004,4
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	ARAPAHOE CO
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH AURORA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	80400

Owner

12489 E Amherst Cir is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.

Source: Arapahoe County records, as of June 15, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12489 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Apr 26, 2019	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 12, 1992
Deed Document Number	201937249
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 1, 1981
Prior Transfer Doc	3376000224
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ARAPAHOE CO
Property Address	12489 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00E1048180
Date	Mar 23, 2021
Instrument	E1048180

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

April 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ARAPAHOE CO
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2019
Property Address	12489 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3305
Document Number	00D9037249
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2019
Instrument	D9037249
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$38.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	12489 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3305

Mortgage

Document Number	00D9037250
Date	Apr 26, 2019
Instrument	D9037250

Lender

Name	THE MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12489 E Amherst Cir was $2,818, up 2.2% from the year before.

Source: Arapahoe County assessment roll, as of June 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Colorado
County	Arapahoe County
Municipality	Aurora City
Unified School District	Cherry Creek School District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$32,063 (-2.08%)	$523,900 (-) Land $190,000 Building $333,900
2025	$2,818.00 (+2.21%)	$32,744	$523,900 Land $190,000 Building $333,900
2024	$2,757.00
2023		$35,142	$579,500 Land $190,000 Building $389,500
2021	$1,937.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12489 E Amherst Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 12489 E Amherst Cir has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF AURORA serves 533,407 people · EPA ID CO0103005
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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