Boulder County property record for 51 Nelson St, Ward, CO 80481
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 624 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,317 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Nov 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $1,264 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1457-01-4-10-007 |
| Primary APN | 1457-01-4-10-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,317 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | R0029436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 NELSON ST |
| City | WARD |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80481-5006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 4 WARD |
| Legal Range | 73 |
| Legal Township | 1N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD - WD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| 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, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5, JAMESTOWN, CO 80455-0005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 1988 |
| Deed Document Number | 19891015036 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001801472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Boulder County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder County |
| Municipality | Ward Town |
| Unified School District | Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,302 (-2.08%) Building $14,302 | $233,700 (-) Land $9,200 Building $224,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,264.00 (+40.29%) | $14,606 (-2.85%) Land $575 Building $14,031 | $233,700 (+4.14%) Land $9,200 Building $224,500 |
| 2024 | $901.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $878.00 (-7.48%) | $15,035 (+34.84%) Land $456 Building $14,579 | $224,400 (+39.87%) Land $6,800 Building $217,600 |
| 2022 | $949.00 | $11,150 Land $507 Building $10,643 | $160,430 Land $7,300 Building $153,130 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 | TOWN OF WARD serves 230 people · EPA ID CO0107834 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nedernet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Ayva Networks, Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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