Adams County property record for 3542 E 96th Way, Thornton, CO 80229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,251 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0040566 |
| Primary APN | R0040566 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | R0040566 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 171913416021 |
| Street Address | 3542 E 96TH WAY |
| City | THORNTON |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80229-2823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB:NORTH HILLS FILING NUMBER ONE SUBD BLK:17 LOT:4 |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH HILLS FILING NUMBER ONE SUBD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 9207 |
The current owner of 3542 E 96th Way bought it in September 2001.
Source: Adams County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3542 E 96TH WAY, THORNTON, CO 80229-2823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | C0857197 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3542 E 96th Way was $1,251.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
| Municipality | Thornton City |
| Unified School District | Mapleton School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,251.00 | $29,510 Land $5,630 Building $23,880 | $472,000 Land $90,000 Building $382,000 |
| 2023 | $3,520.00 (+12.64%) | $35,650 (+13.68%) Land $5,750 Building $29,900 | $527,000 (+16.83%) Land $85,000 Building $442,000 |
| 2022 | $3,125.00 | $31,360 Land $11,820 Building $19,540 | $451,096 Land $170,000 Building $281,096 |
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 3542 E 96th Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3542 E 96th Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Aerux Broadband, T-Mobile.
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