Douglas County property record for 538 James St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
| Square Footage | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,223 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $361,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,077.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 2229-10-1-05-002 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,278 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 238 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Covered Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,223 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Account Number | R0332394 |
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| Street Address | 538 JAMES ST |
| City | HIGHLANDS RANCH |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80126-3007 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 2 HIGHLANDS RANCH # 53A .074 AM/L |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS RANCH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS CO |
| Minor Civil Division | SEDALIA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 14133 |
Source: Douglas County records · APN 2229-10-1-05-002
Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals Owners |
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| Mailing Address | 538 JAMES ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-3007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
| May 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Known Transactions |
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| Deed Doc Number | 201830348 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024330 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS CO |
| Property Address | 538 JAMES ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-3007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002309 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017002309 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS CO |
| Property Address | 538 JAMES ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-3007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTEE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000063032 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019063032 |
| Name | NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | TUCSON, AZ 85711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS CO |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 538 JAMES ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-3007 |
| Document Number | 0000030348 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018030348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE GUARANTEE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $36.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 538 JAMES ST, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-3007 |
| Document Number | 0000030349 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018030349 |
| Name | NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2048 |
Source: Douglas County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
| Unified School District | Douglas County School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,330 (-) Land $6,880 Building $28,450 | $519,671 (-) Land $101,219 Building $418,452 | |
| 2025 | $3,399.00 (+10.46%) | $35,330 (-2.78%) Land $6,880 Building $28,450 | $519,671 (-4.18%) Land $101,219 Building $418,452 |
| 2024 | $3,077.00 (+0.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,071.00 | $36,340 Land $7,860 Building $28,480 | $542,328 Land $117,270 Building $425,058 |
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