Boulder County property record for 497 Hard Way Rd, Ward, CO 80481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,648 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1321-33-0-00-082 |
| Primary APN | 1321-33-0-00-082 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 459 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 46,648 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | R0030545 |
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| Street Address | 497 HARD WAY RD |
| City | WARD |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F |
| Legal Description | TR 4002 33-2N-72 1.00 AC M/L PER DEED 1033758 3/26/90 BCR SEE SPLIT 30546 |
| Legal Range | 72 |
| Legal Township | 2N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | TR, NBR 930 WARD AREA |
| Legal Tract | 4002 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Township / Civil Division | BALD MOUNTAIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 13703 |
497 Hard Way Rd is held in a trust since January 2022.
Source: Boulder County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11183 W FREMONT PL, LITTLETON, CO 80127-2806 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 1990 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19901033758 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003945183 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BOULDER CO |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 497 HARD WAY RD, WARD, CO 80481 |
| Document Number | 0003945183 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3945183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 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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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 11183 W FREMONT PL, LITTLETON, CO 80127-2806 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Hard Way Rd was $1,430.
Source: Boulder County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Unified School District | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,952 (-2.09%) Land $550 Building $16,402 | $277,000 (-) Land $35,800 Building $241,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,430.00 | $17,313 Land $2,238 Building $15,075 | $277,000 Land $35,800 Building $241,200 |
| 2023 | $1,321.00 (-17.8%) | $21,668 (+9.47%) Land $2,003 Building $19,665 | $323,400 (+13.55%) Land $29,900 Building $293,500 |
| 2022 | $1,607.00 | $19,794 Land $2,391 Building $17,403 | $284,800 Land $34,400 Building $250,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Hard Way Rd 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 October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 497 Hard Way Rd is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 98.5% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nedernet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
No cell data coverage reported
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