8538 Otis Dr, Arvada, CO 80003 Property Records

Jefferson County property record for 8538 Otis Dr, Arvada, CO 80003

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.229 acres (9,975 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$254,000 (Jun 2011)
Tax Bill	$3,715 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`29-252-12-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`29-252-12-001`
Alternative APNs	`300102250` `102250`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,650 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,995 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,650 sqft
Basement Area	775 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 2011
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	9,975 sqft (0.229 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	460 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	110 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	300102250
Street Address	8538 OTIS DR
City	ARVADA
State	CO
Zip	80003-1244
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 02 RANGE 69 QTR NW SUBDIVISIONCD 432200 SUBDIVISIONNAME LAKE ARBOR FLG # 6 BLOCK LOT 1000 SIZE: 9989 TRACT VALUE: .229
Legal Range	69W
Legal Township	02S
Legal Section	25
Legal Subdivision	LAKE ARBOR FLG # 6
Legal Lot Number	1000
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON CO
Township / Civil Division	NORTHEAST JEFFERSON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	9833

Owner

8538 Otis Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.

Source: Jefferson County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8538 OTIS DR, ARVADA, CO 80003-1244
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jan 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201156858
Prior Transfer Date	May 24, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000059465
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON CO
Property Address	8538 OTIS DR, ARVADA, CO 80003-1244
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002205
Date	Jan 7, 2020
Instrument	2020002205

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 11, 2050

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JEFFERSON CO
Property Address	8538 OTIS DR, ARVADA, CO 80003-1244
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013504
Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	2021013504

Lender

Name	OPEN MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	AUSTIN, TX 78737

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8538 Otis Dr was $3,715 with a senior citizen's exemption.

Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Colorado
Municipality	Arvada City
County	Jefferson County
Unified School District	Jefferson County School District R-1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,715.00	$42,285 Land $15,519 Building $26,766	$676,553 Land $248,299 Building $428,254
2023	$3,159.00	$39,274 Land $14,630 Building $24,644	$641,171 Land $218,351 Building $422,820

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8538 Otis Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
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	1 (2015)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2015 · 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 8538 Otis Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Colorado
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 434 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Aerux Broadband, CenturyLink, Verizon.

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