Gilpin County property record for 281 High St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 490 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,133 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1833-073-01-020 |
| Primary APN | 1833-073-01-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 490 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 530 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 490 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,133 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 25 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R003981 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 HIGH ST |
| City | BLACK HAWK |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S: 7 T: 3S R: 72W SUBD: BLACK HAWK BLOCK: 024 LOT: 024 (E 42FT) & IMPS |
| Legal Range | 72W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK HAWK |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | GILPIN CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 13802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central City-Black Hawk Historic District listed 1966 · 13 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1961) · NRIS 66000246 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
281 High St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Gilpin County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 N LOGAN ST, 2, DENVER, CO 80203-3678 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 High St was $299, up 57.4% from the year before.
Source: Gilpin County assessment roll, as of April 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gilpin County |
| Municipality | Black Hawk City |
| Unified School District | Gilpin County School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299.00 (+57.37%) | $14,270 (+45.17%) Land $530 Building $13,740 | $228,240 (+55.53%) Land $8,400 Building $219,840 |
| 2024 | $190.00 (+1.6%) | $9,830 (-) Land $410 Building $9,420 | $146,750 (-) Land $6,110 Building $140,640 |
| 2023 | $187.00 (-11.37%) | $9,830 (+4.8%) Land $410 Building $9,420 | $146,750 (+8.69%) Land $6,110 Building $140,640 |
| 2022 | $211.00 | $9,380 Land $390 Building $8,990 | $135,020 Land $5,670 Building $129,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 risk around 281 High St is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 88% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BLACK HAWK serves 15,167 people · EPA ID CO0124147 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| 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 | 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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