Adams County property record for 13470 Birch Way, Thornton, CO 80241
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,692 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,203 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,158 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1571-30-2-16-042 |
| Primary APN | 1571-30-2-16-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,770 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,889 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 803 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| View / Lot | Open Space |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 376 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | R0109731 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13470 BIRCH WAY |
| City | THORNTON |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80241-1578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB:PARKRIDGE VILLAGES FILING NO 4 BLK:6 LOT:4 |
| Legal Range | 67W |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Quarter | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKRIDGE VILLAGES FILING NO 4 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 8524 |
13470 Birch Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2003.
Source: Adams County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13470 BIRCH WAY, THORNTON, CO 80241-1578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999499902 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5635 / 663 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 00C1148640 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13470 Birch Way was $1,158, down 60.5% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
| Municipality | Thornton City |
| Unified School District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,158.00 (-60.53%) | $36,520 Land $7,480 Building $29,040 | $537,000 Land $110,000 Building $427,000 |
| 2024 | $2,934.00 (-30.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,237.00 (+13.35%) | $38,830 (+14.41%) Land $6,490 Building $32,340 | $574,000 (+17.52%) Land $96,000 Building $478,000 |
| 2022 | $3,738.00 | $33,940 Land $13,340 Building $20,600 | $488,434 Land $192,000 Building $296,434 |
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 13470 Birch Way 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 5 (25% 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 13470 Birch Way 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 THORNTON serves 226,465 people · EPA ID CO0101150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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