Arapahoe County property record for 12496 E Amherst Cir, Aurora, CO 80014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1973-36-2-01-099 |
| Primary APN | 1973-36-2-01-099 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,607 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 295 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 65 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 031300827 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12496 E AMHERST CIR |
| City | AURORA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80014-3306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISIONCD 018700 SUBDIVISIONNAME THE DAM SUB 3RD FLG BLOCK 003 LOT 016 LOT 16 BLK 3 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 | 003,3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ARAPAHOE CO |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 80400 |
12496 E Amherst Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Arapahoe County records, as of June 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12496 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053663 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ARAPAHOE CO |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12496 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3306 |
| Document Number | 00E1072443 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | E1072443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12496 E AMHERST CIR, AURORA, CO 80014-3306 |
| Document Number | 00E1072444 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | E1072444 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12496 E Amherst Cir was $2,213, up 13.1% from the year before.
Source: Arapahoe County assessment roll, as of June 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| Unified School District | Cherry Creek School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,298 (-2.08%) | $511,400 (-) Land $190,000 Building $321,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,213.00 (+13.14%) | $31,963 | $511,400 Land $190,000 Building $321,400 |
| 2024 | $1,956.00 | ||
| 2023 | $31,631 | $527,100 Land $190,000 Building $337,100 | |
| 2021 | $1,324.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 12496 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.
The area around 12496 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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