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$428,426$510 / 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 81How 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 $115,000 on Sep 16, 1997

5501 W 38TH AVE

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80212
3
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$428K
$347K low$510K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Sep 16, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,651 (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.$28,225 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,940
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,285
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,595
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$451,610

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.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 84 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Stevens Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Wheat Ridge High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Everitt Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80212These 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.91
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.94%
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.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,629
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,240 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,291
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,766
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

5501 W 38th 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Denver 80212
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Denver 80212
  • Older than 98% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Denver 80212

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

This home
$348K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Denver 80212.

How it measures up in Denver 80212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 80212.

Estimated value$428,426
CheaperTypical $704,108Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$510
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 5501 W 38th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Town Wheat RidgeDenver 80212Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$428,42614% of homes8% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51079% of homes64% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²6% of homes11% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac27% of homes87% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than19316% of homes36% of homes2% of homes

About 5501 W 38th Ave

How much is 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO is $428,426 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $346,790 to $510,062. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on Sep 16, 1997 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO is assigned to Stevens Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wheat Ridge High School (high), rated B+; Everitt Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Jefferson County School District R-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80212?

Among the 7,930 homes in Denver 80212, it is worth more than 8% of them ($428,426 against a typical $704,108), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($510 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 11% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1931 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 17% 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 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO was $2,651. The county assessed it at $28,225.

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