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Last sold for $193,000 on Apr 18, 2005

2840 AMES ST

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,112 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$193,000 · Apr 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,038 (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.$32,352 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,143
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,209
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,798
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$517,622

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.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 343 ft²

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.

E
Edgewater Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Jefferson Junior/Senior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80214These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.25,853
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,618 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,842
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,630
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 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

2840 Ames 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.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Olinger Gardens

How it measures up in Denver 80214

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 80214.

Living area1,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,199 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 2840 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlinger GardensDenver 80214Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,112 ft²57% of homes44% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac51% of homes45% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than196287% of homes64% of homes20% of homes

About 2840 Ames St

When did 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on Apr 18, 2005 for $193,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,112 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO is assigned to Edgewater Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Jefferson County School District R-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80214?

Among the 7,020 homes in Denver 80214, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,112 ft² against a typical 1,199 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1962 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2840 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,038. The county assessed it at $32,352.

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