Jefferson County property record for 5270 Balsam St, Arvada, CO 80002
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,077 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.553 acres (24,089 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-142-00-052 |
| Primary APN | 39-142-00-052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,077 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,851 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,077 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,089 sqft (0.553 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 300004548 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5270 BALSAM ST |
| City | ARVADA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80002-3516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 03 RANGE 69 QTR NW SIZE: 24089 VALUE: .553 KEY=157 |
| Legal Range | 69W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON CO |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
5270 Balsam St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5268 BALSAM ST, ARVADA, CO 80002-3516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017104974 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000107604 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON CO |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5270 BALSAM ST, ARVADA, CO 80002-3516 |
| Document Number | 0000104974 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 104974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5270 BALSAM ST ARVADA CO 800023516, ARVADA, CO 80002-3516 |
| Document Number | 104975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 104975 |
| Name | FIRSTBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5270 Balsam St was $5,352.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Municipality | Arvada City |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District R-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,352.00 | $50,557 Land $20,026 Building $30,531 | $808,906 Land $320,418 Building $488,488 |
| 2023 | $5,476.00 | $54,958 Land $19,792 Building $35,166 | $875,277 Land $295,409 Building $579,868 |
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 5270 Balsam St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 5, 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 5270 Balsam St 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 ARVADA serves 171,610 people · EPA ID CO0130001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Aerux Broadband, CenturyLink, Starry, T-Mobile.
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