Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$518,247$177 / 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 96How 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 $505,000 on Oct 6, 2023

4979 FOSSIL BUTTE DR

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,922 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$518K
$499K low$538K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Oct 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,911 (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.$36,010 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$510,843

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEL PASO
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.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.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
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Interior
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.ElevatorPatio · 144 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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.

M
Jenkins Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Freedom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Doherty High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Colorado Springs School District 11

Neighborhood · ZIP 80923These 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.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.33,543
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,888 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,468
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

4979 Fossil Butte Dr 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 Sundown
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Sundown
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Sundown
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in El Paso County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Sundown

What homes are worth in Colorado Springs 80923

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

This home
$309K$693K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Colorado Springs 80923.

How it measures up in Colorado Springs 80923

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Colorado Springs 80923.

Estimated value$518,247
CheaperTypical $466,301Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $220Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,922 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,071 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 4979 Fossil Butte Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSundownColorado Springs 80923El Paso County
Estimated valuepricier than$518,24791% of homes69% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17710% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,922 ft²94% of homes78% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac68% of homes53% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than200082% of homes26% of homes64% of homes

About 4979 Fossil Butte Dr

How much is 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO is $518,247 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $498,947 to $537,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO last sell?

4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO last sold on Oct 6, 2023 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO?

4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,922 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO built?

4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO?

4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO is assigned to Jenkins Middle School (middle), rated B-; Freedom Elementary School (elementary); Doherty High School (high), rated D. All sit in Colorado Springs School District 11. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO compare to other homes in Colorado Springs 80923?

Among the 11,069 homes in Colorado Springs 80923, it is worth more than 69% of them ($518,247 against a typical $466,301), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($177 against a typical $220), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,922 ft² against a typical 2,071 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (2000 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of El Paso County, it is worth more than 63% 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 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4979 Fossil Butte Dr, Colorado Springs, CO was $1,911. The county assessed it at $36,010.

More homes on Fossil Butte Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Colorado Springs 80923

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 4979 Fossil Butte Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map