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$400,007$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 92How 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 $346,000 on Sep 6, 2024

2538 HOWARD AVE

RIFLE, CO 81650
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,330 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.
1,530 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$400K
$367K low$433K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$346,000 · Sep 6, 2024
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.$66,267
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$53,014
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.84%
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.$333,740
BAY EQUITY LLC · E · recorded Sep 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$19,790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,250
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,540
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,560

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyGarfield
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal 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.Evaporative
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

E
Wamsley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Rifle High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Rifle Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Garfield School District Re-2

Neighborhood · ZIP 81650These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.121

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,358
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,406
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.71%

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

2538 Howard Ave 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 88% of homes in Garfield County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Garfield County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Garfield County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Garfield County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Rifle 81650

What homes are worth in Rifle 81650

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

This home
$212K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Rifle 81650.

How it measures up in Rifle 81650

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rifle 81650.

Estimated value$400,007
CheaperTypical $510,480Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $315Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size1,530 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 2538 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRifle 81650Garfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$400,00722% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30140% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,330 ft²32% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,530 ft²10% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than200173% of homes71% of homes

About 2538 Howard Ave

How much is 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO is $400,007 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $366,621 to $433,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO last sell?

2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO last sold on Sep 6, 2024 for $346,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO?

2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,330 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO built?

2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO?

2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO is assigned to Wamsley Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Rifle High School (high), rated C; Rifle Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Garfield School District Re-2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2538 Howard Ave, Rifle, CO compare to other homes in Rifle 81650?

Among the 4,440 homes in Rifle 81650, it is worth more than 22% of them ($400,007 against a typical $510,480), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($301 against a typical $315), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,330 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,530 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2001 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Garfield County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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