Adams County property record for 8481 Franklin Dr, Denver, CO 80229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,091 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0056479 |
| Primary APN | R0056479 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | R0056479 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 171926214020 |
| Street Address | 8481 FRANKLIN DR |
| City | DENVER |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80229-5053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB:CITY VIEW HEIGHTS SECOND FILING BLK:9 LOT:24 |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 9001 |
8481 Franklin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Adams County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8481 FRANKLIN DR, DENVER, CO 80229-5053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8481 Franklin Dr was $1,091.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
| Unified School District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,091.00 | $21,810 Land $4,180 Building $17,630 | $449,000 Land $86,000 Building $363,000 |
| 2023 | $3,868.00 (+8.87%) | $33,010 (+9.89%) Land $5,480 Building $27,530 | $488,000 (+12.91%) Land $81,000 Building $407,000 |
| 2022 | $3,553.00 | $30,040 Land $11,260 Building $18,780 | $432,199 Land $162,000 Building $270,199 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8481 Franklin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 8481 Franklin Dr 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 | NORTH WASHINGTON STREET WSD serves 14,500 people · EPA ID CO0101105 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DENVER WATER BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator May 2019 |
| 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 658 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Aerux Broadband, Verizon.
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