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Last sold for $965,000 on Sep 1, 2021

540 BASALT AVE

BASALT, CO 81621
2
Beds
1
Baths
777 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$965,000 · Sep 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,179 (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.$139,010 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$955,500

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.Split Level
CountyPitkin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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
Basalt Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Basalt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Basalt High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Roaring Fork School District Re-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 81621These 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.107
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 100.124

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.84%
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.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,483
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,796
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,117
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.38°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

540 Basalt Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Basalt 81621
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Pitkin County

How it measures up in Basalt 81621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Basalt 81621.

Living area777 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 540 Basalt Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBasalt 81621Pitkin County
Living areabigger than777 ft²7% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac46% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than199653% of homes71% of homes

About 540 Basalt Ave

When did 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO last sell?

540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO last sold on Sep 1, 2021 for $965,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO?

540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 777 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO built?

540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO?

540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO is assigned to Basalt Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Basalt Middle School (middle), rated C-; Basalt High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Roaring Fork School District Re-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO compare to other homes in Basalt 81621?

Among the 2,643 homes in Basalt 81621, it is bigger than 7% of them (777 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1996 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Basalt Ave, Basalt, CO was $12,179. The county assessed it at $139,010.

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