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$513,920$370 / 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 84How 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 $257,000 on Oct 27, 2006

8485 W 38TH AVE

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
4
Beds
2.8
Baths
1,388 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$514K
$430K low$598K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$257,000 · Oct 27, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,057 (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.$32,553 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,129
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,424
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,337
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$520,851

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.0.27
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Wheat Ridge High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Everitt Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Stevens Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 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

8485 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 69% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Older than 95% 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
$207K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 42% 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$513,920
CheaperTypical $543,513Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$370
CheaperTypical $385Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,388 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,413 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 8485 W 38th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelroseWheat Ridge 80033Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$513,92037% of homes42% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37055% of homes43% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,388 ft²43% of homes49% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac55% of homes62% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than19489% of homes11% of homes5% of homes

About 8485 W 38th Ave

How much is 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO is $513,920 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $429,713 to $598,127. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO last sell?

8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO last sold on Oct 27, 2006 for $257,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO has 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 1,388 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO built?

8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO is assigned to Wheat Ridge High School (high), rated B+; Everitt Middle School (middle), rated C+; Stevens Elementary School (elementary), 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 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO compare to other homes in Wheat Ridge 80033?

Among the 8,800 homes in Wheat Ridge 80033, it is worth more than 42% of them ($513,920 against a typical $543,513), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($370 against a typical $385), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,388 ft² against a typical 1,413 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1948 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 31% 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 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8485 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO was $3,057. The county assessed it at $32,553.

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