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$338,014$265 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $72,000 on Apr 14, 2008

781 ERNEST AVE

WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,274 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.
6.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
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

$338K
$300K low$376K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,000 · Apr 14, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$855 (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.$18,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,277

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
CountyCUSTER
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.87
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 290 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Custer County High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.2 mi
E
Custer County Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 11.2 mi
M
Custer County Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.2 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

781 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 65% 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.

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This home is worth more than 35% 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$338,014
CheaperTypical $421,835Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,274 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size6.87 ac
SmallerTypical 6.35 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 781 Ernest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestcliffe 81252
Estimated valuepricier than$338,01435% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26537% of homes
Living areabigger than1,274 ft²43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.87 ac52% of homes
Year builtnewer than199546% of homes

About 781 Ernest Ave

How much is 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO is $338,014 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $300,154 to $375,874. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO last sell?

781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO last sold on Apr 14, 2008 for $72,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,274 square feet of living space and a 6.87-acre lot.

When was 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO built?

781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

781 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 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO compare to other homes in Westcliffe 81252?

Among the 4,382 homes in Westcliffe 81252, it is worth more than 35% of them ($338,014 against a typical $421,835), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($265 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,274 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (6.87 ac against a typical 6.35 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1995 against a typical 1998). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 781 Ernest Ave, Westcliffe, CO was $855. The county assessed it at $18,900.

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