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$296,694$330 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $135,000 on Mar 12, 2018

268 ERNEST AVE

WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252
1
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
7.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$297K
$277K low$316K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Mar 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,015 (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.$15,020 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,245

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
CountyCUSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.48
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Custer County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.9 mi
E
Custer County Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 10.9 mi
M
Custer County Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.9 mi

District: Custer County School District C-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 81252These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,747
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,952
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,928
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.77%

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How this home compares

268 Ernest 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 75% of homes in Westcliffe 81252
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Westcliffe 81252
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Westcliffe 81252

What homes are worth in Westcliffe 81252

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

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$108K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Westcliffe 81252.

How it measures up in Westcliffe 81252

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westcliffe 81252.

Estimated value$296,694
CheaperTypical $426,364Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size7.48 ac
SmallerTypical 6.24 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 268 Ernest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestcliffe 81252
Estimated valuepricier than$296,69425% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33062% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.48 ac54% of homes
Year builtnewer than201786% of homes

About 268 Ernest Ave

How much is 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO is $296,694 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $277,499 to $315,889. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO last sell?

268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO last sold on Mar 12, 2018 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 7.48-acre lot.

When was 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO built?

268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO is assigned to Custer County High School (high), rated B-; Custer County Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Custer County Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Custer County School District C-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO compare to other homes in Westcliffe 81252?

Among the 4,381 homes in Westcliffe 81252, it is worth more than 25% of them ($296,694 against a typical $426,364), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($330 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 22% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (7.48 ac against a typical 6.24 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2017 against a typical 1997). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 268 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO was $1,015. The county assessed it at $15,020.

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