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$610,796$558 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $491,000 on Oct 14, 2021

478 ROCK LAKE RD

WARD, CO 80481
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,095 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.
1.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$611K
$593K low$629K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$491,000 · Oct 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,259 (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.$37,026 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,318
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,708
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,032
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$544,500

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
CountyBOULDER
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.2000
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 119 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Netherland Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.1 mi
M
Nederland Middle / Senior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 12.3 mi

District: Boulder Valley School District Re-2

Neighborhood · ZIP 80481These 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.179
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.52%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.637
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,049
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,314
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.36°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

478 Rock Lake Rd 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 71% of homes in Ward 80481
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Ward 80481
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Boulder County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Boulder County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Boulder County

What homes are worth in Ward 80481

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

This home
$122K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Ward 80481.

How it measures up in Ward 80481

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ward 80481.

Estimated value$610,796
CheaperTypical $446,747Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$558
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,095 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size1.09 ac
SmallerTypical 1.29 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 478 Rock Lake Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWard 80481Boulder County
Estimated valuepricier than$610,79671% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55890% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,095 ft²41% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.09 ac43% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196427% of homes17% of homes

About 478 Rock Lake Rd

How much is 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO is $610,796 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $592,529 to $629,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO last sell?

478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO last sold on Oct 14, 2021 for $491,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO?

478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,095 square feet of living space.

When was 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO built?

478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO?

478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO is assigned to Netherland Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Nederland Middle / Senior High School (middle), rated A. All sit in Boulder Valley School District Re-2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO compare to other homes in Ward 80481?

Among the 505 homes in Ward 80481, it is worth more than 71% of them ($610,796 against a typical $446,747), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($558 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,095 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (1.09 ac against a typical 1.29 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1964 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Boulder County, it is worth more than 37% 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 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Rock Lake Rd, Ward, CO was $3,259. The county assessed it at $37,026.

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