Adams County property record for 8551 Franklin Dr, Denver, CO 80229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 816 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,239 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0056486 |
| Primary APN | R0056486 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 123 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | R0056486 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 171926214027 |
| Street Address | 8551 FRANKLIN DR |
| City | DENVER |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 80229-8213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUB:CITY VIEW HEIGHTS SECOND FILING BLK:9 LOT:31 |
| Legal Range | 68W |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | ADAMS CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 9001 |
The current owner of 8551 Franklin Dr bought it in November 2006.
Source: Adams County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8551 FRANKLIN DR, DENVER, CO 80229-8213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006001003023 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8551 Franklin Dr was $1,239.
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 | $1,239.00 | $24,760 Land $5,380 Building $19,380 | $396,000 Land $86,000 Building $310,000 |
| 2023 | $3,313.00 (-1.6%) | $28,280 (-0.67%) Land $5,480 Building $22,800 | $418,000 (+2.06%) Land $81,000 Building $337,000 |
| 2022 | $3,367.00 | $28,470 Land $11,260 Building $17,210 | $409,561 Land $162,000 Building $247,561 |
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 8551 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 8551 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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