8488 Ames Street, Arvada, CO 80003
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SOLD
APR 2, 2026

8488 Ames Street
Arvada, CO 80003

Far Horizions
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,040 sqft

$655,000

Last Sold: Apr 2, 2026
2% over list $640K
$321/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,624/mo*
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$655,000

Last Sold: Apr 2, 2026
2% over list $640K
$321/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,624/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,040 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1967
Living Area
2,040 sqft
Price/Sqft
$321/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage

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.
8488 Ames Street, Arvada, CO 80003 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,040 sqft single-family home in Far Horizions, built in 1967. It last sold for $655,000 on Apr 2, 2026 (2% above the $640,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $647,400, with a rent estimate of $3,270/month.

Home Details for 8488 Ames Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Daylight,Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Media Room, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In UnitMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 VoltsHas Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, PatioFencing: PartialVegetation: GrassedExterior: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain GuttersFoundation: RaisedGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Dry Walled
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1020 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 985 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1967
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Mid-Century Modern
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledNot Included in Sale: Seller's Personal PropertyParcel Number: 067219

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $640,000Price Per Sqft: $321/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Mar 14 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: ArvadaCommunity: Far Horizons Flg #1
School Information
Elementary School: LittleElementary School District: Jefferson County R-1Jr High / Middle School: Arvada K-8Jr High / Middle School District: Jefferson County R-1High School: PomonaHigh School District: Jefferson County R-1

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2040 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: None KnownListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Individual

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5829689Attribution Contact: mountainrealtykc@gmail.com, 720-750-2269Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1020Below Grade Unfinished Area: 35Showing Service Name: Showing Time
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by K.C. Golfinopoulos, (720) 750-2269
Mountain Realty & Development, LLC
Clark Herlihy, (720) 534-8645
Mountain Realty & Development, LLC
Bought with: Sarah Morrow, (212) 203-8146, Sellstate ACE Realty
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#5829689

Price History for 8488 Ames Street

DatePriceEventSource
04/02/2026$655,000Sold
REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #5829689
03/16/2026$640,000PendingREcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #5829689
03/12/2026$640,000Listed For SaleREcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #5829689
01/10/2018$365,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Arvada

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$633K
$11.71KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$275
$2MoM
Available listings
617
29MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,996
Assessment$527,232
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8488 Ames Street

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
8417 Sheridan Court, Arvada, CO
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$502,500
02/27/26
5
2
2,064
8389 Benton Way, Arvada, CO
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$560,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,812
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0.16
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$505,000
02/27/26
5
2
2,065
8427 Eaton Street, Arvada, CO
0.26
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$599,000
04/24/26
4
2
1,770
5435 W 86th Avenue, Arvada, CO
0.14
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$499,000
04/16/26
5
2
1,886
8597 Gray Street, Arvada, CO
0.25
Single-Family Home
$580,000
12/30/25
3
2.5
2,056
8304 Eaton Way, Arvada, CO
0.34
Single-Family Home
$535,000
03/23/26
4
2
2,064
8354 Eaton Way, Arvada, CO
0.29
Single-Family Home
$555,000
04/03/26
4
3
2,360

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Neighborhood Overview

Far Horizions
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What Locals Say about Far Horizions

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say kids play outside

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say it's quiet

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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    "There’s plenty of large sidewalks that are well lit and clean. Other dogs are leashed. There’s a lot of grass. "
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    "They would definitely like the water for the dogs, The park, the small lake, I for one love how comfortable it looks, the beauty, the atmosphere seems to be warm and friendly. I would love to live here, and I know my daughter and grandson would love it too. I just hope that we get the chance."
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    "Big yards, lots of dog owners, nice parks and walking trails, park with dog drinking fountain when on walks around lake."
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