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$655,977$528 / 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 $400,000 on Aug 16, 2018

3501 AMES ST

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80212
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,242 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$656K
$621K low$691K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Aug 16, 2018
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.$322,977
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$258,382
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.48%
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.$333,000
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL INC · recorded Nov 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,404 (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.$38,813 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,716
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,097
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,813
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$634,287

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
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.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
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
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 · 77 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 1.2 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

3501 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 74% of homes in Old Town Wheat Ridge
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Denver 80212
  • Older than 95% 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
$331K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 42% 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$655,977
CheaperTypical $705,670Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$528
CheaperTypical $473Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 3501 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Town Wheat RidgeDenver 80212Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$655,97774% of homes42% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52881% of homes68% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,242 ft²43% of homes35% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac26% of homes87% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than194824% of homes51% of homes5% of homes

About 3501 Ames St

How much is 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO is $655,977 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $620,786 to $691,168. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on Aug 16, 2018 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,242 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

3501 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 3501 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 42% of them ($655,977 against a typical $705,670), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($528 against a typical $473), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,242 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1948 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 59% 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 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3501 Ames St, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,404. The county assessed it at $38,813.

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