Custer County property record for 979 Co Rd 281, Westcliffe, CO 81252
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 41 acres (1,786,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,900 (Oct 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $2,982 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Construction Loan |
| APN | 0010163361 |
| Primary APN | 0010163361 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,664 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,786,831 sqft (41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 979 COUNTY ROAD 281 |
|---|---|
| City | WESTCLIFFE |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81252-9639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NWSE4 SEC 31-21-70 |
| Legal Range | 70 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER CO |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTCLIFFE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 970102 |
979 Co Rd 281 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1987.
Source: Custer County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 COUNTY ROAD 281, WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252-9639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 206 / 45 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUSTER CO |
| Property Address | 979 COUNTY ROAD 281, WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252-9639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 231389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 231389 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Co Rd 281 was $2,982.
Source: Custer County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Custer County |
| Unified School District | Custer County School District C-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,982.00 | $44,120 | $705,803 |
| 2023 | $2,714.00 (+62.61%) | $46,240 (+78.46%) | $690,186 (+90.52%) |
| 2022 | $1,669.00 | $25,910 Land $7,190 Building $18,720 | $362,260 Land $100,499 Building $261,761 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 979 Co Rd 281.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 979 Co Rd 281 is high, ranking above 77% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 77% of the US · above 78% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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