Boulder County property record for 74 Columbia St, Ward, CO 80481
Property Summary
Property Type
Single Family Home
Details
1 bd · 1 ba · 512 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size
0.214 acres (9,341 sqft)
Owner
2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale
$309,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill
$1,637 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages
Jun 2026 Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone
Zone X (minimal risk)
APN
1457-12-1-05-002
Property Details
APN / Parcel Number
Primary APN
1457-12-1-05-002
Alternative APNs
R0029352
0029352
Interior
Bedrooms
1 Bed
Full Baths
1 Bath
Total Rooms
2 Rooms
Stories
1 Story
Building Area
512 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area
512 sqft
Interior Walls
Wallboard/Drywall
Exterior
Year Built
Built 1915
Effective Year Built
Effective 1985
Architectural Style
Ranch
Exterior Material
Wood Shingle
Construction Type
Frame
Roof Material
Metal
Lot Area
9,341 sqft (0.214 acres)
Utilities, Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel
Electric
Location & Zoning
Account Number
R0029352
Street Address
74 COLUMBIA ST
City
WARD
State
CO
Zip
80481-5012
Property Category
Residential
Property Type
Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description
LOT 9 BLK 13 WARD & PT OF EAST COLUMBIA LD 155 E OF DEW DROP ST LESS ELY 20 FT 0.15 ACS M/L & LOT 8 BLK 11 WARD 12-1N-73 ID 29353 COMBINED HERE 11/91 SPLIT TO ID 29472/DEED 9/92
Legal Range
73
Legal Township
1N
Legal Section
01
Legal Subdivision
WARD - WD
Legal Block
13
Legal Lot Number
9
Jurisdiction
BOULDER CO
Township / Civil Division
BALD MOUNTAIN
Census Block Group
2
Census Block
2007
Census Tract
13703
Owner
74 Columbia St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Boulder County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner of Record
2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Owner Type
Individual
Vesting
Joint Tenants
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LAND TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY IN, LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY
Transaction
Amount
Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)
LTV on Record
Tax
$28.25
Amount Accuracy
Full Amount Stated
Additional
Arm's Length
Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)
Name
Verified Name
Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)
Name
Verified Name
Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
Investor
Possibly a Property Investor
Mortgage
Document Number
0003935060
Date
Dec 16, 2021
Instrument
3935060
Lender
Name
PLANET HOME LENDING LLC
Type
Mortgage Company
Agreement
Type
Conventional Mortgage
Amount
Amount on Record
Term
361 Months
Due
Jan 1, 2052
December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Document Type
Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction
BOULDER CO
Recording Date
Dec 16, 2021
Property Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
Document Number
0003935058
Instrument Date
Dec 13, 2021
Instrument
3935058
Transaction Type
Transfer
Record Updated
Jan 19, 2023
Title Company
LAND TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY IN, LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY
Transaction
Tax
$0.00
Amount Accuracy
Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional
Intrafamily Transfer
Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)
Name
Verified Name
Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)
Name
Verified Name
Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer
Document Type
Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction
BOULDER CO
Recording Date
Nov 13, 2020
Property Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
Document Number
0003832961
Instrument Date
Nov 12, 2020
Instrument
3832961
Transaction Type
Transfer
Record Updated
Mar 31, 2022
Title Company
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Transaction
Amount
Amount on Record
Downpayment
Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)
LTV on Record
Tax
$23.15
Amount Accuracy
Full Amount Stated
Additional
Notice of Trustee Sale
Arm's Length
Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)
Name
Verified Name
Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)
Name
Verified Name
Address
74 COLUMBIA ST, WARD, CO 80481-5012
Mortgage
Document Number
0003832962
Date
Nov 13, 2020
Instrument
3832962
Lender
Name
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type
Mortgage Company
Address
TUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
Type
Conventional Mortgage
Amount
Amount on Record
Term
361 Months
Due
Dec 1, 2050
Tax Assessment & Valuation
The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Columbia St was $1,637.
Source: Boulder County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
Property Jurisdictions
Type
Name
State
Colorado
County
Boulder County
Municipality
Ward Town
Unified School District
Boulder Valley School District RE-2 (PK - 12)
Tax Bill & Assessment History
Year
Tax Bill
Assessed Value
Assessed Market Value
2026
$18,525 (-2.08%)Building $18,525
$302,700 (-)Land $18,100Building $284,600
2025
$1,637.00
$18,919Land $1,131Building $17,788
$302,700Land $18,100Building $284,600
2023
$1,226.00 (+44.92%)
$19,530 (+96.5%)Land $884Building $18,646
$291,500 (+103.85%)Land $13,200Building $278,300
2022
$846.00
$9,939Land $973Building $8,966
$143,000Land $14,000Building $129,000
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Flood
FEMA maps place 74 Columbia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Sep 2013 · 3 claims
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
Wildfire risk around 74 Columbia St is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
Wildfire Risk
Very High above 91% of the US · above 95% of Colorado
Wildfire Likelihood
0.8% annual chance
Exposure
Direct burnable vegetation
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Drinking Water
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
Violations Reported to EPA
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.
Internet Providers
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.