Jefferson County property record for 8197 Ames Way, Arvada, CO 80003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 921 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,956 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-254-12-028 |
| Primary APN | 29-254-12-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 921 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Basement Area | 906 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 269 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 300065541 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8197 AMES WAY |
| City | ARVADA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80003-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 02 RANGE 69 QTR SE SUBDIVISIONCD 240000 SUBDIVISIONNAME FAR HORIZONS FLG #2 BLOCK 025 LOT 0007 SIZE: 7915 TRACT VALUE: .182 |
| Legal Range | 69W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAR HORIZONS FLG #2 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON CO |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 9832 |
8197 Ames Way is held in a trust since June 2013.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 622013, LITTLETON, CO 80162-2013 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 1998768793 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000125177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8197 Ames Way was $2,956.
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 | $2,956.00 | $28,669 Land $11,600 Building $17,069 | $458,710 Land $185,599 Building $273,111 |
| 2023 | $2,552.00 | $26,319 Land $11,285 Building $15,034 | $447,808 Land $168,426 Building $279,382 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8197 Ames Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · other causes |
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 8197 Ames Way 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: 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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