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$796,121$612 / 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 81How 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 $799,000 on May 12, 2025

2860 AMES ST

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,301 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$796K
$643K low$949K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$799,000 · May 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,371 (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.$35,888 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,691
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,197
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,222
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$574,210

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.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 238 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.6 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

2860 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Olinger Gardens
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Olinger Gardens
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Olinger Gardens
  • Older than 89% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Denver 80214

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

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$209K$988K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Denver 80214.

How it measures up in Denver 80214

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

Estimated value$796,121
CheaperTypical $530,059Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$612
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,301 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,199 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 2860 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlinger GardensDenver 80214Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$796,12193% of homes93% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61276% of homes89% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,301 ft²76% of homes57% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac88% of homes66% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195682% of homes56% of homes11% of homes

About 2860 Ames St

How much is 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO is $796,121 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $642,815 to $949,427. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on May 12, 2025 for $799,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,301 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

2860 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 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80214?

Among the 7,020 homes in Denver 80214, it is worth more than 93% of them ($796,121 against a typical $530,059), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($612 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,301 ft² against a typical 1,199 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1956 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 76% 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 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2860 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,371. The county assessed it at $35,888.

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