Adams County property record for 540 W 79th Pl, Denver, CO 80221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,900 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,174 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0069661 |
| Primary APN | R0069661 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,359 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | R0069661 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 171934206009 |
| Street Address | 540 W 79TH PL |
| City | DENVER |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80221-4045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB:SHERRELWOOD ESTATES FILING NO 8 BLK:7 LOT:16 |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERRELWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 9306 |
540 W 79th Pl is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Adams County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 354, ARVADA, CO 80001-0354 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 36922 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4350 / 501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 W 79th Pl was $1,174.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
| Unified School District | Mapleton School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,174.00 | $23,750 Land $4,350 Building $19,400 | $480,000 Land $88,000 Building $392,000 |
| 2023 | $3,678.00 (+2.65%) | $34,700 (+3.64%) Land $5,610 Building $29,090 | $513,000 (+6.5%) Land $83,000 Building $430,000 |
| 2022 | $3,583.00 | $33,480 Land $11,540 Building $21,940 | $481,700 Land $166,000 Building $315,700 |
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 540 W 79th Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 540 W 79th Pl 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 649 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 |
| LiveWireNet Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Aerux Broadband, CenturyLink.
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