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$528,563$343 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $395,000 on Oct 12, 2020

481 S SIMMS ST

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
3
Beds
2.8
Baths
1,543 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.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$529K
$500K low$557K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$395,000 · Oct 12, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,082 (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.$31,752 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,922
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,830
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,048
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$508,022

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.1999
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.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Creighton Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Belmar School of Integrated ArtsC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Lakewood High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80228These 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.77
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 100.46

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.95%
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.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,051
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,985 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,513
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 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

481 S Simms 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 less than 69% of homes in Denver 80228
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Glennon Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Glennon Heights
  • Among the oldest homes in Denver 80228

What homes are worth in Denver 80228

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

This home
$224K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Denver 80228.

How it measures up in Denver 80228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 80228.

Estimated value$528,563
CheaperTypical $625,377Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$343
CheaperTypical $372Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,543 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 481 S Simms St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlennon HeightsDenver 80228Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$528,56351% of homes31% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34334% of homes39% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,543 ft²59% of homes47% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac9% of homes26% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19549% of homesalmost no homes9% of homes

About 481 S Simms St

How much is 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO is $528,563 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $500,142 to $556,984. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO last sell?

481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO last sold on Oct 12, 2020 for $395,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO?

481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 1,543 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO built?

481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO?

481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO is assigned to Creighton Middle School (middle), rated C+; Belmar School of Integrated Arts (elementary), rated C+; Lakewood High School (high), rated A. All sit in Jefferson County School District R-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80228?

Among the 12,072 homes in Denver 80228, it is worth more than 31% of them ($528,563 against a typical $625,377), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($343 against a typical $372), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,543 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1954 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 34% 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 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 S Simms St, Lakewood, CO was $3,082. The county assessed it at $31,752.

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