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$353,989$301 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Apr 8, 2008

1260 RUTH DR

THORNTON, CO 80229
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,176 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$354K
$336K low$372K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Apr 8, 2008
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$103,989
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$83,191
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.70%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$250,000
BANKERS INS · recorded Dec 17, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$941 (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.$22,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,560
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$355,000

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
CountyAdams
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(9)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Thornton Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Thornton Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Thornton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Northglenn-Thornton School District 12

Neighborhood · ZIP 80229These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,191 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,986
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,658
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.69%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1260 Ruth Dr 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 87% of homes in Adams County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Thornton
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Thornton
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Thornton
  • Older than 91% of homes in Adams County

What homes are worth in Denver 80229

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

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$244K$610K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Denver 80229.

How it measures up in Denver 80229

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 80229.

Estimated value$353,989
CheaperTypical $400,956Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,223 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 1260 Ruth Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThorntonDenver 80229Adams County
Estimated valuepricier than$353,98916% of homes26% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30126% of homes55% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²76% of homes43% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac66% of homes54% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195574% of homes14% of homes9% of homes

About 1260 Ruth Dr

How much is 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO is $353,989 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $336,385 to $371,593. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO last sell?

1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO last sold on Apr 8, 2008 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO?

1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO built?

1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO?

1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO is assigned to Thornton Middle School (middle), rated D-; Thornton Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Thornton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Northglenn-Thornton School District 12. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80229?

Among the 15,509 homes in Denver 80229, it is worth more than 26% of them ($353,989 against a typical $400,956), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($301 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,223 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1955 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Adams County, it is worth more than 13% 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 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1260 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO was $941. The county assessed it at $22,190.

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