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$177,092$533 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

17 BALSAM ST

EMPIRE, CO 80438
1
Beds
0
Baths
332 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$177K
$149K low$206K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$864 (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.$10,980 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,730

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.83 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.Tlog Home
CountyClear Creek
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Yes - Type Unknown
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 278 ft²Patio · 278 ft²

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

E
Georgetown Community SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.5 mi
H
Clear Creek High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 21.9 mi
M
Clear Creek Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 21.9 mi

District: Clear Creek School District Re-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80438These 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.148
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 100.65

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.59%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,765
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,849
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.28°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

17 Balsam St 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 98% of homes in Clear Creek County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Empire 80438
  • Among the smallest homes in Clear Creek County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Empire 80438
  • Older than 83% of homes in Clear Creek County

What homes are worth in Empire 80438

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

This home
$171K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Empire 80438.

How it measures up in Empire 80438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Empire 80438.

Estimated value$177,092
CheaperTypical $420,951Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$533
CheaperTypical $350Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,051 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 17 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmpire 80438Clear Creek County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,0923% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53388% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than332 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac68% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than193523% of homes17% of homes

About 17 Balsam St

How much is 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO is $177,092 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $148,503 to $205,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO?

17 Balsam St, Empire, CO has 1 bedrooms, 332 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO built?

17 Balsam St, Empire, CO was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a tlog home home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO?

17 Balsam St, Empire, CO is assigned to Georgetown Community School (elementary), rated F; Clear Creek High School (high), rated B-; Clear Creek Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Clear Creek School District Re-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO compare to other homes in Empire 80438?

Among the 332 homes in Empire 80438, it is worth more than 3% of them ($177,092 against a typical $420,951), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($533 against a typical $350), it is bigger than 2% of them (332 ft² against a typical 1,051 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1935 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Clear Creek County, it is worth more than 2% 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 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Balsam St, Empire, CO was $864. The county assessed it at $10,980.

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