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$289,615$318 / 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 91How 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

555 ERNEST AVE

WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252
2
Beds
2
Baths
910 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.
11.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$290K
$264K low$315K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$998 (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.$14,760 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,069

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Rustic
CountyCUSTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.30
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Custer County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi
E
Custer County Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.5 mi
M
Custer County Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.5 mi

District: Custer County School District C-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 81252These 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.116
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 100.57

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.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,747
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,952
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,928
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°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.77%

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How this home compares

555 Ernest 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 76% of homes in Westcliffe 81252
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Westcliffe 81252

What homes are worth in Westcliffe 81252

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

This home
$108K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Westcliffe 81252.

How it measures up in Westcliffe 81252

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westcliffe 81252.

Estimated value$289,615
CheaperTypical $426,364Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size11.3 ac
SmallerTypical 6.24 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 555 Ernest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestcliffe 81252
Estimated valuepricier than$289,61524% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31857% of homes
Living areabigger than910 ft²22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.3 ac61% of homes
Year builtnewer than199342% of homes

About 555 Ernest Ave

How much is 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO is $289,615 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $263,821 to $315,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO last sell?

555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO last sold on Aug 17, 1995, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 910 square feet of living space and a 11.30-acre lot.

When was 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO built?

555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO is assigned to Custer County High School (high), rated B-; Custer County Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Custer County Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Custer County School District C-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO compare to other homes in Westcliffe 81252?

Among the 4,381 homes in Westcliffe 81252, it is worth more than 24% of them ($289,615 against a typical $426,364), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($318 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 22% of them (910 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (11.3 ac against a typical 6.24 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1993 against a typical 1997). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO was $998. The county assessed it at $14,760.

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