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5509 W 26TH AVE

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80214
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,334 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,145 (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.$35,863 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,992
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,871
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,863
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$590,272

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
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.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Edgewater Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Jefferson Junior/Senior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80214These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.93%
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.14%
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.25,853
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,618 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,842
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,630
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

5509 W 26th 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Olinger Gardens
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Olinger Gardens
  • Among the oldest homes in Jefferson County

How it measures up in Denver 80214

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Denver 80214.

Living area1,334 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5509 W 26th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOlinger GardensDenver 80214Jefferson County
Living areabigger than1,334 ft²77% of homes60% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac93% of homes78% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than192422% of homes9% of homesalmost no homes

About 5509 W 26th Ave

When did 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on Jan 7, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,334 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO is assigned to Edgewater Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Jefferson Junior/Senior High 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 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Denver 80214?

Among the 7,021 homes in Denver 80214, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,334 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1924 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5509 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,145. The county assessed it at $35,863.

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