Step into refined living in this exceptional 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence set on a ¾-acre fully landscaped lot in the prestigious Lake Avery neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday comfort and elevated entertaining, this home offers a rare blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience.
The main floor features a private office, ideal for working from home, while the heart of the home shines with a remodeled custom kitchen crafted for function and style. Retreat to the primary suite, where heated floors in the spa-like bathroom add year-round comfort and a private balcony delivers serene lake views.
Downstairs, the fully finished basement is an entertainer’s dream with a dedicated theater room and bar. Outdoors, your personal resort awaits: an in-ground pool with spa, automated pergola with a private patio, natural gas built-in grill, and exterior speakers for the patio and pool—perfect for gatherings large and small. (Pool furniture available separately.)
Additional highlights include central vacuum, wired full security system, 4-car garage, storage shed, and exterior speakers. The ideal location puts you just 1½ miles to I-25 and 1 mile to light rail, offering effortless access while maintaining a peaceful setting.
This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously appointed home that truly has it all—space, sophistication, and an unbeatable location
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
56 Blue Heron Drive, Thornton, CO 80241
4beds
5,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.7 Acres Lot
$1,478,400 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$4,692 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,478,400
$1.39M - $1.58M
$4,692/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Duane Sauer 720-935-4285 homes@thesauerteam.com,
Coldwell Banker Realty 56
Bought with:
Melissa Smith, 100084460
Colorado Clockwork Realty, Inc.
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1925545
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer, Wine Cooler
Features
- Audio/Video Controls, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Jack & Jill Bathroom, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Smart Thermostat, Smoke Free, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,250
- Total interior livable area: 5,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,325
- Finished area below ground: 1,830
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Dry Walled, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue, Gas Grill, Lighting, Private Yard, Water Feature
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Outdoor Pool, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub, Heated
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Many Trees
Details
- Parcel number: R0016238
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Avery Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $2,268 annually
- HOA name: Lake Avery Estates HOA
- HOA phone: 303-482-2213
Location
- Region: Thornton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,280,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,355
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Seller Personal Property, Mineral Rights Are Excluded
- Ownership: Individual
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $1,500,000-9.1%$286/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1925545 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$314/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1925545 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+129.6%$314/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1925545 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2007 | Sold | $718,500+210.1%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2002 | Sold | $231,690+262.6%$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/1997 | Sold | $63,900$12/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,355 +1% | $80,000 -5.2% |
| 2024 | $8,269 +33.6% | $84,420 |
| 2023 | $6,192 -3.2% | $84,420 +50.2% |
| 2022 | $6,398 | $56,210 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $57,820 +0% |
| 2020 | $6,427 | $57,810 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $6,427 -2% | $57,890 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $6,558 | $56,990 |
| 2017 | $6,558 | $56,990 +13.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $50,220 |
| 2015 | $5,397 | $50,220 -1.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $51,160 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,160 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,330 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,330 -0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $51,530 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,530 +10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $46,800 -1% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,250 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,250 +12% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,170 |
| 2003 | $4,434 +2.2% | $42,170 -2.7% |
| 2002 | $4,338 +3.9% | $43,320 +9.5% |
| 2001 | $4,177 | $39,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake Avery Estates
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hunters Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Century Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Mountain Range High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hunters Glen
- Middle: Century
- High: Mountain Range
- District: Adams 12 5 Star Schl
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Adams County
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