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$969,398$332 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $550,000 on May 22, 2018

488 COUNTY ROAD 251

RIFLE, CO 81650
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,916 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.
5.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$969K
$921K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · May 22, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,781 (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.$51,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$831,890

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyGARFIELD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.83
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
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.Shed · 48 ft²Patio · 354 ft²Porch · 390 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Wamsley Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.5 mi
H
Rifle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Rifle Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Garfield School District Re-2

Neighborhood · ZIP 81650These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.121

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.14,358
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,406
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.71%

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How this home compares

488 County Road 251 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 Rifle 81650
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Garfield County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Rifle 81650
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Garfield County

What homes are worth in Rifle 81650

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

This home
$193K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Rifle 81650.

How it measures up in Rifle 81650

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rifle 81650.

Estimated value$969,398
CheaperTypical $497,409Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $307Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area2,916 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size5.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 488 County Road 251 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRifle 81650Garfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$969,39893% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33265% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,916 ft²91% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.83 ac85% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than199045% of homes42% of homes

About 488 County Road 251

How much is 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO is $969,398 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $920,591 to $1,018,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO last sell?

488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO last sold on May 22, 2018 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO?

488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,916 square feet of living space and a 5.83-acre lot.

When was 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO built?

488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO?

488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO is assigned to Wamsley Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Rifle High School (high), rated B+; Rifle Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Garfield School District Re-2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO compare to other homes in Rifle 81650?

Among the 4,441 homes in Rifle 81650, it is worth more than 93% of them ($969,398 against a typical $497,409), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($332 against a typical $307), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,916 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (5.83 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1990 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Garfield County, it is worth more than 69% 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 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 County Road 251, Rifle, CO was $3,781. The county assessed it at $51,990.

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