Adams County property record for 8501 Franklin Dr, Denver, CO 80229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,286 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1719-26-2-14-022 |
| Primary APN | 1719-26-2-14-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,968 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 652 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 164 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | R0056481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8501 FRANKLIN DR |
| City | DENVER |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80229-8213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Legal Description | SUB:CITY VIEW HEIGHTS SECOND FILING BLK:9 LOT:26 |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Quarter | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 9001 |
8501 Franklin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Adams County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8501 FRANKLIN DR, DENVER, CO 80229-8213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021101128 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00C1231991 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8501 FRANKLIN DR, DENVER, CO 80229-8213 |
| Document Number | 0000101128 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000101128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | RICHARDS TITLE LLC, ORCHARD TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $39.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8501 FRANKLIN DR, DENVER, CO 80229-8213 |
| Document Number | 0000101129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000101129 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000101130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000101130 |
| Name | COLORADO HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80202 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8501 Franklin Dr was $1,286, down 55.3% from the year before.
Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $1,286.00 (-55.35%) | $27,950 Land $5,850 Building $22,100 | $411,000 Land $86,000 Building $325,000 |
| 2024 | $2,880.00 (-17.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,471.00 (+5.44%) | $29,630 (+6.43%) Land $5,480 Building $24,150 | $438,000 (+9.33%) Land $81,000 Building $357,000 |
| 2022 | $3,292.00 | $27,840 Land $11,260 Building $16,580 | $400,623 Land $162,000 Building $238,623 |
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 8501 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 8501 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 |
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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 | 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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