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$943,509$535 / 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 94How 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

496 COUNTY ROAD 251

RIFLE, CO 81650
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,764 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.
4.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$944K
$890K low$997K high
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.$943,509
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$754,807

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,586 (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.$43,380 (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.$26,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$694,160

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.4.80
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 352 ft²Porch · 352 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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 · 2.7 mi
H
Rifle High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
M
Rifle Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.2 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%

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

496 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 91% of homes in Rifle 81650
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Rifle 81650
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Garfield County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Rifle 81650

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
$214K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 91% 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$943,509
CheaperTypical $512,026Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$535
CheaperTypical $314Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size4.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 496 County Road 251 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRifle 81650Garfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$943,50991% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53596% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,764 ft²62% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.8 ac83% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200173% of homes70% of homes

About 496 County Road 251

How much is 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO is $943,509 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $890,264 to $996,754. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO last sell?

496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO last sold on Apr 4, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO?

496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,764 square feet of living space and a 4.80-acre lot.

When was 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO built?

496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO?

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

How does 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO compare to other homes in Rifle 81650?

Among the 4,440 homes in Rifle 81650, it is worth more than 91% of them ($943,509 against a typical $512,026), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($535 against a typical $314), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,764 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (4.8 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2001 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Garfield County, it is worth more than 66% 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 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 496 County Road 251, Rifle, CO was $3,586. The county assessed it at $43,380.

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