Google street view image for 1540 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO 80229

Off market

$400,636

•

2 ba

•

1,176

sq ft

1540 Ruth Dr, Thornton, CO 80229

About this home

1540 Ruth Dr is a 1,176 square foot house on a 7,140 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Thornton data, we estimate the home's value is $400,636.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

7,140 sq ftLot Size

$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$400,636

$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.3% lower than the average sale price ($428K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 4, 2026
$440,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,002 sq ft
1920 Carrol Ct, Thornton, CO 80229
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$430,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
9171 Corona St, Thornton, CO 80229
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$435,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
9160 Ogden St, Thornton, CO 80229
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SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$410,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
9396 Rose Ct, Thornton, CO 80229
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SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$465,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
9410 Lilly Ct, Thornton, CO 80229
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$385,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
1070 Elm Pl, Thornton, CO 80229
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Market trends in 80229, CO

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.8%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$435K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

112

0 MoM

New listings for sale

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Whitney Burse • Espi Agency, L.L.C.
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Monica Caldera • MB VIP Realty LLC
COMING SOON
$459,000
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Chad Prince • West and Main Homes Inc
NEW 26 HRS AGO
$59,000
3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft
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Charlie Belger • JPAR Modern Real Estate
LISTED BY REDFIN
$525,000
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Redfin Corporation
$78,000
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
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Faith Young • Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC
$270,000
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Courtney Walker • Osgood Team Real Estate
$245,000
2 beds1 bath700 sq ft
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Nadia Trevizo - Medina • Keller Williams Realty Downtown LLC
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Sale history for 1540 Ruth Dr

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,815 (+12.7%)

$6,120 + $19,860

$25,980

2024

$1,611 (+0.8%)

$5,630 + $19,880

$25,510

2023

$1,598 (+8.0%)

$5,630 + $19,880

$25,510

2022

$1,479 (+6.0%)

$5,280 + $16,510

$21,790

2021

$1,395 (+9.4%)

$5,430 + $16,980

$22,410

2020

$1,275 (−0.6%)

$5,430 + $15,420

$20,850

2019

$1,282 (+48.4%)

$5,430 + $15,420

$20,850

2018

$864 (−44.2%)

$5,180 + $10,710

$15,890

2017

$1,548 (+148.1%)

$5,180 + $10,710

$15,890

2016

$624 (+14.5%)

$5,180 + $10,710

$15,890

2015

$545 (+12.6%)

$2,550 + $10,000

$12,550

2014

$484 (+1.3%)

$1,270 + $5,000

$6,270

2013

$478 (−3.5%)

$1,000 + $4,430

$5,430

2012

$495 (−49.8%)

$1,110 + $4,690

$5,800

2011

$986 (+1.3%)

$2,230 + $9,370

$11,600

2010

$974 (+4.4%)

$2,230 + $9,370

$11,600

2009

$933

$2,070 + $9,400

$11,470

Tax history for 1540 Ruth Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,815 (+12.7%)

$6,120 + $19,860

$25,980

2024

$1,611 (+0.8%)

$5,630 + $19,880

$25,510

2023

$1,598 (+8.0%)

$5,630 + $19,880

$25,510

2022

$1,479 (+6.0%)

$5,280 + $16,510

$21,790

2021

$1,395 (+9.4%)

$5,430 + $16,980

$22,410

2020

$1,275 (−0.6%)

$5,430 + $15,420

$20,850

2019

$1,282 (+48.4%)

$5,430 + $15,420

$20,850

2018

$864 (−44.2%)

$5,180 + $10,710

$15,890

2017

$1,548 (+148.1%)

$5,180 + $10,710

$15,890

2016

$624 (+14.5%)

$5,180 + $10,710

$15,890

2015

$545 (+12.6%)

$2,550 + $10,000

$12,550

2014

$484 (+1.3%)

$1,270 + $5,000

$6,270

2013

$478 (−3.5%)

$1,000 + $4,430

$5,430

2012

$495 (−49.8%)

$1,110 + $4,690

$5,800

2011

$986 (+1.3%)

$2,230 + $9,370

$11,600

2010

$974 (+4.4%)

$2,230 + $9,370

$11,600

2009

$933

$2,070 + $9,400

$11,470

*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

SFD

Single-Family Detached District

The Comprehensive Plan calls for the development of low density residential areas within the city. One of the main forms of low density residential development is the individual single-family home on its own lot. The Single-Family Detached District provides for the development and protection of this type of development. A variety of different lot sizes and housing forms are appropriate in this district depending on its location within the community and its relationship to adjacent areas. Specific lot configurations and architectural styles within this district shall be determined through the platting process and the development permit review process.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame/Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry/Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: THORNTON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,176
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,176
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,176
Building Sq. Ft: 1,176
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SUB:THORNTON BLK:68 LOT:42

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,140
Legal Lot Number: 42
Legal Block Number: 68
Acres: 0.1639
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 68
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,140 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Adams County
APN: R0051522

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

York International

Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Thornton, CO • 80229

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.5 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

$381,000 – $461,000

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