981 W 70th Ave, Denver, CO 80221 Property Records

Adams County property record for 981 W 70th Ave, Denver, CO 80221

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,188 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size	0.61 acres (26,572 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$202,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,382 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1825-04-1-00-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1825-04-1-00-021`
Alternative APNs	`0182504100021` `R0098608`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,188 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,708 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2018
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	26,572 sqft (0.61 acres)
View / Lot	Sound
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Covered Slab
Deck Area	168 sqft
Patio Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R0098608
Street Address	981 W 70TH AVE
City	DENVER
State	CO
Zip	80221-7048
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A1
Legal Description	SECT,TWN,RNG:4-3-68 DESC: PARC IN NE4 SEC 4 COM AT A STEEL PIN 2639/8 FT W AND 1308/75 FT S OF NE COR SD SEC TH E 1320 FT TO A STEEL PIN TH E ALG SAME COURSE 780 FT TO TRUE POB TH E 100 FT TH N 264 FT TH W 100 FT TH S 264 FT TO POB 0/61A
Legal Range	68W
Legal Township	03S
Legal Section	04
Legal Quarter	1
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Township / Civil Division	WEST ADAMS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
Census Tract	9553

Owner

981 W 70th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

Source: Adams County records, as of January 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT FCU
Dec 8, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SWBC MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage SWBC MTG
Apr 30, 2019	Correction Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 19, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201743232
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 21, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000043232
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Property Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000144134
Date	Dec 10, 2021
Instrument	2021000144134

Lender

Name	DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DENVER, CO 80211

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2021
Property Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Document Number	0000143152
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2021
Instrument	2021000143152
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Property Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024988
Date	Mar 23, 2020
Instrument	2020000024988

Lender

Name	SWBC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Property Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Document Number	0000031962
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 9, 2019
Title Company	COMMERCE TITLE COMPANY, COMMERCE TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	981 W 70TH AVE DENVER CO 802217048, DENVER, CO 80221-7048

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031962
Date	Apr 30, 2019
Instrument	31962

Lender

Name	SWBC MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 29, 2049

April 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2019
Property Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Document Number	0000031961
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2019
Instrument	31961
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	981 W 70TH AVE DENVER CO 802217048, DENVER, CO 80221-7048

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ADAMS CO
Recording Date	May 19, 2017
Property Address	981 W 70TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80221-7048
Document Number	0000043232
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2017
Instrument	43232
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$20.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1300 MONACO PKWY DENVER CO 802202843, DENVER, CO 80220-2843

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 W 70th Ave was $2,382, down 58.3% from the year before.

Source: Adams County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Colorado
County	Adams County
Unified School District	Westminster Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,382.00 (-58.34%)	$47,460 Land $7,480 Building $39,980	$698,000 Land $110,000 Building $588,000
2024	$5,718.00 (-10.71%)
2023	$6,404.00 (-9.09%)	$54,320 (-8.21%) Land $6,560 Building $47,760	$803,000 (-5.7%) Land $97,000 Building $706,000
2022	$7,044.00	$59,180 Land $13,480 Building $45,700	$851,575 Land $194,000 Building $657,575

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 981 W 70th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 981 W 70th Ave 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NORTH PECOS WSD serves 2,500 people · EPA ID CO0116553
Water Source	Purchased surface water from DENVER WATER BOARD
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
LiveWireNet Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Aerux Broadband.

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