Jefferson County property record for 8479 Ames St, Arvada, CO 80003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.75 ba · 992 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,778 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-251-09-018 |
| Primary APN | 29-251-09-018 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 641 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 362 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 300083692 |
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| Street Address | 8479 AMES ST |
| City | ARVADA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80003-1425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 02 RANGE 69 QTR NE SUBDIVISIONCD 239800 SUBDIVISIONNAME FAR HORIZONS FLG #1 BLOCK 008 LOT 0008 SIZE: 7798 TRACT VALUE: .179 |
| Legal Range | 69W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAR HORIZONS FLG #1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON CO |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 9832 |
8479 Ames St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8479 AMES ST, ARVADA, CO 80003-1425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202262896 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON CO |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8479 AMES ST, ARVADA, CO 80003-1425 |
| Document Number | 0000062896 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022062896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST INTEGRITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $51.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8479 AMES ST, ARVADA, CO 80003-1425 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8479 Ames St was $3,778.
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 | $3,778.00 | $36,644 Land $11,409 Building $25,235 | $586,299 Land $182,540 Building $403,759 |
| 2023 | $3,338.00 | $34,421 Land $11,099 Building $23,322 | $568,733 Land $165,650 Building $403,083 |
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 8479 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1997 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8479 Ames St 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 |
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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 337 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 |
| Intrepid Fiber Networks Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Aerux Broadband, LiveWireNet.
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