Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2018
Sold
$365,000
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Property Description
Fully renovated, beautifully landscaped, and featuring a rare two-car garage, this standout Arvada home combines luxury updates, incredible outdoor living, and a custom primary suite retreat. Welcome to 8488 Ames Street, a truly exceptional home in the heart of Arvada that has been reimagined with high-end finishes and thoughtful design throughout. Standing out as one of the most beautifully updated homes in the neighborhood, this residence blends modern comfort, timeless style, and incredible indoor-outdoor living. Inside, the home showcases a bright and inviting layout with extensive updates throughout. The living spaces are refined and comfortable, while the renovated kitchen and updated finishes create a cohesive, move-in-ready home designed for everyday living and entertaining alike. One of the most unique features of the property is the additional finished sunroom (not counted in square footage), offering a light-filled retreat perfect for morning coffee, relaxing afternoons, or year-round gardening. Lower level has been transformed into a stunning primary suite, creating a private sanctuary complete with a beautifully designed, spa-inspired bathroom that feels straight out of a luxury boutique hotel. Step outside and discover a truly special outdoor setting. The property features mature gardens and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, highlighted by a massive outdoor fireplace that creates the perfect centerpiece for entertaining or relaxing under Colorado's star-filled skies. Adding even more value and rarity for the neighborhood, the home includes a true two-car garage, a highly sought-after feature in this area. With its extensive renovations, standout outdoor living, and one-of-a-kind features, 8488 Ames Street offers a level of quality and character rarely found in this price range in Arvada. Just minutes from parks, trails, Olde Town Arvada, and easy commuter access to Denver, this home delivers the perfect balance of lifestyle, location, and design.
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Full Property Details for 8488 Ames St
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General
- Price: $640,000
- Taxes: $2,996 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroList_Colorado
- MLS ID: 5829689
- Updated: Today (3/12/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Five Piece Bath, Primary Suite
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Basement Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Dry Walled
Location
- County: Jefferson
- Subdivision: Far Horizons Flg #1
- Driving Directions: Use Google Maps
School Information
- Elem School District: Jefferson County R-1
- Midd School District: Jefferson County R-1
- High School District: Jefferson County R-1
- Elementary School: Little
- Middle School: Arvada K-8
- High School: Pomona
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Gas: Yes
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Finished, Full
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,040
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,005 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Live/Work
- Year Built: 1967
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,147
- Frontage: Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Level
- Trees/Vegetation: Grassed
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,996
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Individual
- Special Conditions: None
- Documents Avail.: Utility Average
- Legal Description: SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 02 RANGE 69 QTR NE SUBDIVISIONCD 239800 SUBDIVISIONNAME FAR HORIZONS FLG #1 BLOCK 009 LOT 0013 SIZE: 9429 TRACT VALUE: .216
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
- Property ID: 67219
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Schools
Schools serving 8488 Ames St
School District:Jefferson County School District R-1
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Little Elementary School 8448 Otis Drive, Arvada, CO 80003 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Moore Middle School 8455 West 88th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80005 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Pomona High School 8101 West Pomona Drive, Arvada, CO 80005 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8488 Ames St
Tax History
Tax History for 8488 Ames St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,996
—
$30,928
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2023
$3,000
16%
$30,928
16%
2021
$2,585
2%
$26,717
3%
2022
$2,543
-2%
$25,969
4%
2021
$2,585
9%
$24,937
—
2019
$2,374
18%
$24,937
22%
2018
$2,008
9%
$20,511
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2017
$1,838
4%
$20,511
10%
2016
$1,773
-1%
$18,638
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2015
$1,794
17%
$18,638
23%
2014
$1,539
—
$15,196
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8488 Ames Street, Arvada, CO 80003 (MLS# 5829689) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 8488 Ames Street is currently listed for $640,000 and was received on March 12, 2026. This property is listed by Steve Herlihy from our Evergreen Office.Want to learn more about 8488 Ames Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Arvada? You can browse all Arvada real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.