8856 Bruce St, Thornton (Denver), CO 80260 Property Records

Adams County property record for 8856 Bruce St, Thornton, CO 80260

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.201 acres (8,799 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$361,150 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$1,379 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR0050861

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR0050861
Alternative APNs
  • 0171921402012
  • 171921402012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,274 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,274 sqft
Basement Area1,274 sqft
Finished Basement1,274 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,799 sqft (0.201 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area440 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR0050861
Old Parcel Number171921402012
Street Address8856 BRUCE ST
CityTHORNTON
StateCO
Zip80260-4900
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUB:CARRIAGE HILL BLK:2 LOT:11
Legal Range68W
Legal Township02S
Legal Section21
Legal QuarterNE
Legal SubdivisionCARRIAGE HILL
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionADAMS CO
Township / Civil DivisionWEST ADAMS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract9318

Owner

8856 Bruce St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Adams County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8856 BRUCE ST, THORNTON, CO 80260-4900
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 13, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020000064942
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionADAMS CO
Recording DateJul 14, 2020
Property Address8856 BRUCE ST, THORNTON, CO 80260-4900
Document Number0000064942
Instrument DateJul 13, 2020
Instrument64942
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2020
Title Company8Z TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$36.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8856 BRUCE ST THORNTON CO 802604900, THORNTON, CO 80260-4900

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8856 Bruce St was $1,379.

Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateColorado
CountyAdams County
MunicipalityThornton City
Unified School DistrictAdams 12 Five Star Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,379.00$29,000 Land $5,500 Building $23,500$464,000 Land $88,000 Building $376,000
2023$4,047.00 (+16.09%)$35,450 (+17.23%) Land $5,950 Building $29,500$524,000 (+20.47%) Land $88,000 Building $436,000
2022$3,486.00$30,240 Land $12,240 Building $18,000$434,976 Land $176,000 Building $258,976

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 8856 Bruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 8856 Bruce 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF THORNTON
serves 226,465 people · EPA ID CO0101150
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20

May also be available: Aerux Broadband, AT&T, Intrepid Fiber Networks, LiveWireNet, T-Mobile.

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