Boulder County property record for 16 Nelson St, Ward, CO 80481 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 763 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,671 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,255 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1457-01-4-20-001 |
| Primary APN | 1457-01-4-20-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 763 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 859 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 763 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,671 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Account Number | R0029400 |
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| Street Address | 16 NELSON ST |
| City | WARD |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80481-5006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 18 WARD & PT VACATED MADELINE ST |
| Legal Range | 73 |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD - WD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Township / Civil Division | BALD MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 13703 |
Source: Boulder County records · APN 1457-01-4-20-001
Assessment roll updated June 15, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 261, WARD, CO 80481-0261 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20072849938 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Boulder County records · Assessment roll updated June 15, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Municipality | Ward Town |
| Unified School District | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,790 (+8.81%) Land $1,231 Building $14,559 | $232,200 (-) Land $18,100 Building $214,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,255.00 (+37.46%) | $14,512 (-6.31%) Land $1,131 Building $13,381 | $232,200 (+0.43%) Land $18,100 Building $214,100 |
| 2023 | $913.00 (-10.31%) | $15,490 (+29.43%) Land $891 Building $14,599 | $231,200 (+34.26%) Land $13,300 Building $217,900 |
| 2022 | $1,018.00 | $11,968 Land $1,001 Building $10,967 | $172,200 Land $14,400 Building $157,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Boulder County (08013C), updated October 14, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 080130137032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 90% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 166 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 98 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Nedernet | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 100 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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