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$644,841$339 / 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 95How 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 $169,400 on Dec 20, 1999

3255 AMES ST

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80212
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,903 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1932
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$645K
$615K low$674K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,400 · Dec 20, 1999
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.$374,341
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$299,473
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.41%
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.$270,500
CITIBANK FSB · recorded Jul 21, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,151 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$35,936 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,617
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,319
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,936
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$591,363

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.Split Level
CountyJefferson
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Mixed
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.Deck · 140 ft²Shed · 92 ft²Patio · 140 ft²Porch · 98 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Stevens Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Wheat Ridge High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Everitt Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80212These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
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.20,629
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,240 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,291
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,766
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%

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

3255 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 72% of homes in Old Town Wheat Ridge
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Denver 80212
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Old Town Wheat Ridge
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Old Town Wheat Ridge
  • Older than 98% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Denver 80212

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

This home
$344K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Denver 80212.

How it measures up in Denver 80212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 80212.

Estimated value$644,841
CheaperTypical $709,956Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$339
CheaperTypical $473Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,903 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1932
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 3255 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Town Wheat RidgeDenver 80212Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$644,84172% of homes40% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33914% of homes9% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,903 ft²82% of homes66% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac9% of homes46% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than19326% of homes37% of homes2% of homes

About 3255 Ames St

How much is 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO is $644,841 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $615,276 to $674,406. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on Dec 20, 1999 for $169,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,903 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1932, making it 94 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO is assigned to Stevens Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wheat Ridge High School (high), rated B+; Everitt Middle 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 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80212?

Among the 7,931 homes in Denver 80212, it is worth more than 40% of them ($644,841 against a typical $709,956), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($339 against a typical $473), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,903 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1932 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 57% 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 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3255 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,151. The county assessed it at $35,936.

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