Adams County property record for 481 Birch Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,151 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1569-07-3-21-009 |
| Primary APN | 1569-07-3-21-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,700 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | R0004553 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 BIRCH AVE |
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80601-2917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB:BRIGHTON TERRACE FILING NO 4 BLK:9 LOT:9 |
| Legal Range | 66W |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Quarter | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTON TERRACE FILING NO 4 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 8606 |
481 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Adams County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 BIRCH AVE, BRIGHTON, CO 80601-2917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026513 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 481 BIRCH AVE, BRIGHTON, CO 80601-2917 |
| Document Number | 0000026513 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000026513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 481 BIRCH AVE, BRIGHTON, CO 80601-2917 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Birch Ave was $1,151, down 48.4% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
| Municipality | Brighton City |
| Unified School District | School District 27J (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,151.00 (-48.36%) | $29,040 Land $5,850 Building $23,190 | $427,000 Land $86,000 Building $341,000 |
| 2024 | $2,229.00 (-33.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,333.00 (+8.57%) | $30,640 (+9.62%) Land $5,410 Building $25,230 | $453,000 (+12.64%) Land $80,000 Building $373,000 |
| 2022 | $3,070.00 | $27,950 Land $10,840 Building $17,110 | $402,167 Land $156,000 Building $246,167 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Birch Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 481 Birch Ave 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 | CITY OF BRIGHTON serves 56,304 people · EPA ID CO0101025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Allo Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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