Boulder County property record for 31 Nelson St, Ward, CO 80481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,201 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,830 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1457-01-4-12-001 |
| Primary APN | 1457-01-4-12-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,201 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,201 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,830 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Account Number | R0029427 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 NELSON ST |
| City | WARD |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80481-5006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 5 WARD |
| Legal Range | 73 |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD - WD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Township / Civil Division | BALD MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 13703 |
Source: Boulder County records · APN 1457-01-4-12-001
Assessment roll updated June 15, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 235, WARD, CO 80481-0235 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 1987 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 1987 |
| Deed Document Number | 1987857494 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 05, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002775483 |
| 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,912 (+8.8%) Land $1,374 Building $16,538 | $263,400 (-) Land $20,200 Building $243,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,424.00 (+29.22%) | $16,463 (-6.25%) Land $1,263 Building $15,200 | $263,400 (+0.5%) Land $20,200 Building $243,200 |
| 2024 | $1,102.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,073.00 (-7.58%) | $17,560 (+28.64%) Land $998 Building $16,562 | $262,100 (+33.45%) Land $14,900 Building $247,200 |
| 2022 | $1,161.00 | $13,650 Land $1,119 Building $12,531 | $196,400 Land $16,100 Building $180,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Boulder County (08013C), as of October 14, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 080130137032, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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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| 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 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nedernet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Ayva, Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative.
Based on FCC filings for 98 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CO0107834, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF WARD serves 230 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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