Adams County property record for 480 E 78th Pl, Thornton, CO 80229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1719-34-1-03-014 |
| Primary APN | 1719-34-1-03-014 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,084 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 814 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| View / Lot | Sound |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | R0118992 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 480 E 78TH PL |
| City | DENVER |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80229-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Legal Description | SUB:METRO VIEW PARK BLK:1 LOT:27 |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Quarter | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | METRO VIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 9003 |
480 E 78th Pl is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Adams County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10473 COUNTY ROAD 7, LONGMONT, CO 80504-5442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021032528 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014334 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 480 E 78TH PL, THORNTON, CO 80229-1817 |
| Document Number | 0000014334 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000014334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY IN, LAND TITLE GUARANTEE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 E 78TH PL, THORNTON, CO 80229-1817 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 10473 COUNTY ROAD 7, LONGMONT, CO 80504-5442 |
| Document Number | 0000014335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000014335 |
| Name | BOXCAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2054 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 480 E 78th Pl was $1,398, down 53.5% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
| Unified School District | Mapleton School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,398.00 (-53.51%) | $30,400 Land $6,460 Building $23,940 | $447,000 Land $95,000 Building $352,000 |
| 2024 | $3,007.00 (-15.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,553.00 (+13.91%) | $33,290 (+15.03%) Land $6,090 Building $27,200 | $492,000 (+18.17%) Land $90,000 Building $402,000 |
| 2022 | $3,119.00 | $28,940 Land $11,820 Building $17,120 | $416,360 Land $170,000 Building $246,360 |
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 480 E 78th Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 480 E 78th Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | NORTH WASHINGTON STREET WSD serves 14,500 people · EPA ID CO0101105 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DENVER WATER BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator May 2019 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LiveWireNet Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Aerux Broadband, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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