257 Upper Forest Rd is a 912 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Idaho Springs data, we estimate the home's value is $328,348.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$328,348
$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 28.7% lower than the average sale price ($461K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 80452, CO
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$490K
$17K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
2 MoM
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Sale history for 257 Upper Forest Rd
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,224 (+34.7%)
$2,410 + $19,950
$22,360
2024
$1,651 (+0.3%)
$2,410 + $19,950
$22,360
2023
$1,647 (+9.7%)
$1,960 + $15,120
$17,080
2022
$1,501 (−1.0%)
$1,960 + $15,120
$17,080
2021
$1,516 (+6.4%)
$1,050 + $14,400
$15,450
2020
$1,424 (+0.3%)
$1,080 + $14,810
$15,890
2019
$1,420 (+34.6%)
$810 + $14,830
$15,640
2018
$1,055 (+0.9%)
$810 + $14,830
$15,640
2017
$1,046 (+4.8%)
$620 + $11,260
$11,880
2016
$998 (+3.3%)
$620 + $11,260
$11,880
2015
$966 (+34.5%)
$780 + $10,640
$11,420
2014
$718
$780 + $10,640
$11,420
Tax history for 257 Upper Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,224 (+34.7%)
$2,410 + $19,950
$22,360
2024
$1,651 (+0.3%)
$2,410 + $19,950
$22,360
2023
$1,647 (+9.7%)
$1,960 + $15,120
$17,080
2022
$1,501 (−1.0%)
$1,960 + $15,120
$17,080
2021
$1,516 (+6.4%)
$1,050 + $14,400
$15,450
2020
$1,424 (+0.3%)
$1,080 + $14,810
$15,890
2019
$1,420 (+34.6%)
$810 + $14,830
$15,640
2018
$1,055 (+0.9%)
$810 + $14,830
$15,640
2017
$1,046 (+4.8%)
$620 + $11,260
$11,880
2016
$998 (+3.3%)
$620 + $11,260
$11,880
2015
$966 (+34.5%)
$780 + $10,640
$11,420
2014
$718
$780 + $10,640
$11,420
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-2
Residential Two-Family Units District
This District is established for the purpose of providing for two-family residential development in areas where the land characteristics allow for greater density of use than R-1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Water cleansing / storage / conveyance
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Oct 17, 2005 • Final
Building
Install new gas lines and a furnace.
Gas
HVAC
Jul 7, 1974 • Final
Building
Work on a single-family home.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: A-Frame
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Plywood
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAINT MARYS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 912
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 912
Building Sq. Ft: 912
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SUBDIVISION: SAINT MARYS SUBDIVISION LOT: 256 U2 & IMPS 316/619 414/582 451/126 622/488
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,983
Legal Lot Number: 256
Municipality Name: COUNTY RE-1
Acres: 0.321
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL LAND
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: COUNTY RE-1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Clear Creek County
APN: 183703404008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carlson Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.5mi
6/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 14.9mi
2/10
Clear Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 79° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $378,000
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