Arapahoe County property record for 5497 S Elk Way, Aurora, CO 80016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,157 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2071-18-1-19-025 |
| Primary APN | 2071-18-1-19-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,561 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,741 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 3 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 379 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 034467157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5497 S ELK WAY |
| City | AURORA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80016-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISIONCD 062149 SUBDIVISIONNAME TOLLGATE CROSSING SUB 5TH FLG BLOCK 005 LOT 025 LOT 25 BLK 5 TOLLGATE CROSSING SUB 5TH FLG |
| Legal Range | 65W |
| Legal Township | 5S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Quarter | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOLLGATE CROSSING SUB 5TH FLG |
| Legal Block | 005 |
| Legal Lot Number | 025,2 |
| Jurisdiction | ARAPAHOE CO |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST ARAPAHOE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 7106 |
5497 S Elk Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Arapahoe County records, as of June 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5497 S ELK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GEORGETOWN MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201838119 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 00E1051053 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARAPAHOE CO |
| Property Address | 5497 S ELK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016-5919 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00D8118242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | D8118242 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ARAPAHOE CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5497 S ELK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016-5919 |
| Document Number | 00E1051053 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | E1051053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 5497 S ELK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016-5919 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ARAPAHOE CO |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5497 S ELK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016-5919 |
| Document Number | 00D8038119 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | D8038119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5497 S ELK WAY, AURORA, CO 80016-5919 |
| Document Number | 00D8038120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | D8038120 |
| Name | GEORGETOWN MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5497 S Elk Way was $6,412, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Arapahoe County assessment roll, as of June 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| Unified School District | Cherry Creek School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,738 (-1.88%) | $713,200 (-) Land $160,000 Building $553,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,412.00 (+5.53%) | $44,575 | $713,200 Land $160,000 Building $553,200 |
| 2024 | $6,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $46,679 | $751,700 Land $171,600 Building $580,100 | |
| 2021 | $4,820.00 |
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 5497 S Elk Way 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 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 5497 S Elk Way is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 66% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 AURORA serves 533,407 people · EPA ID CO0103005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 354 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| BAM Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| Aerux Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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