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$633,045$363 / 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 94How 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

8242 W 38TH PL

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,744 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$633K
$598K low$668K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,255 (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.$43,822 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,151
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,671
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,822
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$709,064

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.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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, Attached
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 · 478 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 · 0.7 mi
H
Wheat Ridge High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Everitt Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Jefferson County School District R-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 80033These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10.0%
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.26,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,058 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,045
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,321
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

8242 W 38th Pl 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 more than 68% of homes in Wheat Ridge 80033
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Wheat Ridge 80033
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Wheat Ridge 80033

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

This home
$203K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Wheat Ridge 80033.

How it measures up in Wheat Ridge 80033

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheat Ridge 80033.

Estimated value$633,045
CheaperTypical $544,197Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$363
CheaperTypical $386Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 8242 W 38th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelroseWheat Ridge 80033Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$633,04563% of homes68% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36350% of homes39% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,744 ft²68% of homes69% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac64% of homes70% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than196155% of homes58% of homes18% of homes

About 8242 W 38th Pl

How much is 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO is $633,045 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $597,790 to $668,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on May 9, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO?

8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,744 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO?

8242 W 38th Pl, 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 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Wheat Ridge 80033?

Among the 8,798 homes in Wheat Ridge 80033, it is worth more than 68% of them ($633,045 against a typical $544,197), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($363 against a typical $386), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,744 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1961 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 55% 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 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8242 W 38th Pl, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,255. The county assessed it at $43,822.

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