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$607,624$517 / 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 92How 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 $269,100 on Apr 19, 2011

5285 HOWELL ST

ARVADA, CO 80002
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,176 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$608K
$556K low$659K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,100 · Apr 19, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,883 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,979 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,941
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,038
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,979
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$651,706

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
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.Porch · 320 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Fairmount Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Drake Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Arvada West High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80002These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.20,314
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,285 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,340
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,060
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 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

5285 Howell 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 82% of homes in Mount Olivet
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Mount Olivet
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Arvada 80002
  • Older than 87% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Arvada 80002

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

This home
$324K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Arvada 80002.

How it measures up in Arvada 80002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arvada 80002.

Estimated value$607,624
CheaperTypical $553,301Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $404Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,310 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 5285 Howell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMount OlivetArvada 80002Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$607,62418% of homes60% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51775% of homes83% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²17% of homes41% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac85% of homes93% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195715% of homes30% of homes13% of homes

About 5285 Howell St

How much is 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO is $607,624 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $556,413 to $658,835. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO last sell?

5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO last sold on Apr 19, 2011 for $269,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO?

5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO built?

5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO?

5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO is assigned to Fairmount Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Drake Middle School (middle), rated B+; Arvada West High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Jefferson County School District R-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO compare to other homes in Arvada 80002?

Among the 6,520 homes in Arvada 80002, it is worth more than 60% of them ($607,624 against a typical $553,301), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($517 against a typical $404), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,310 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1957 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 51% 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 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5285 Howell St, Arvada, CO was $3,883. The county assessed it at $39,979.

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