Boulder County property record for 20 Chatham St, Ward, CO 80481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,338 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1457-01-4-10-002 |
| Primary APN | 1457-01-4-10-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,421 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | R0029398 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 CHATHAM ST |
| City | WARD |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK 4 WARD |
| Legal Range | 73 |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD - WD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Township / Civil Division | BALD MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 13703 |
20 Chatham St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Boulder County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 CHATHAM ST, WARD, CO 80481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 1981 |
| Deed Document Number | 20244053857 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004086786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Chatham St was $1,338, up 35.4% from the year before.
Source: Boulder County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Municipality | Ward Town |
| Unified School District | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,147 (-2.08%) Building $15,147 | $247,500 (-) Land $15,200 Building $232,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,338.00 (+35.43%) | $15,469 Land $950 Building $14,519 | $247,500 Land $15,200 Building $232,300 |
| 2024 | $988.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $962.00 (-13.26%) | $16,127 (+25.02%) Land $737 Building $15,390 | $240,700 (+29.69%) Land $11,000 Building $229,700 |
| 2022 | $1,109.00 | $12,900 Land $841 Building $12,059 | $185,600 Land $12,100 Building $173,500 |
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 20 Chatham St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 20 Chatham St is high, ranking above 86% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 89% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF WARD serves 230 people · EPA ID CO0107834 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nedernet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Ayva Networks, Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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