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$494,679$505 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

11978 RIDGE RD

GOLDEN, CO 80403
2
Beds
2
Baths
980 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$495K
$432K low$558K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,043 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$32,894 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,407
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,487
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,296
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$526,303

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 160 ft²Patio · 160 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Ralston Valley Senior High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.8 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80403These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,581
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,878
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$179,966
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.69%

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How this home compares

11978 Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Golden 80403
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Golden 80403
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Golden 80403

What homes are worth in Golden 80403

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$319K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Golden 80403.

How it measures up in Golden 80403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Golden 80403.

Estimated value$494,679
CheaperTypical $905,310Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$505
CheaperTypical $461Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size2.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 11978 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCoal CreekGolden 80403Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,67929% of homes9% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50577% of homes61% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²23% of homes12% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.24 ac73% of homes86% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than197044% of homes21% of homes30% of homes

About 11978 Ridge Rd

How much is 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO is $494,679 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $431,838 to $557,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO?

11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 980 square feet of living space and a 2.23-acre lot.

When was 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO built?

11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO?

11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO is assigned to Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School (elementary); Ralston Valley Senior High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Jefferson County School District R-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO compare to other homes in Golden 80403?

Among the 8,645 homes in Golden 80403, it is worth more than 9% of them ($494,679 against a typical $905,310), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($505 against a typical $461), it is bigger than 12% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (2.24 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1970 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 11978 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO was $3,043. The county assessed it at $32,894.

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