Montezuma County property record for 1002 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.392 acres (17,076 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $185 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008180 |
| Primary APN | R008180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 17,076 sqft (0.392 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Account Number | R008180 |
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| Street Address | 1002 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2453 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: CORNETTS SUB AMD LOT: 1-5 BLOCK: 6 SUBDIVISION: CORNETTS SUB, LOTS 6-7, BL 1 AMD LOT: 6 BLOCK: 1 B402 P499 B499 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNETTS SUB AMD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1002 E Empire St, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2017.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 E ROGER SMITH AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2827 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017610793 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1002 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2453 |
| Document Number | 0000644947 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 644947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 123 E ROGER SMITH AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2827 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1002 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2453 |
| Document Number | 0000610793 |
| Map Reference | MB12 PG85 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 610793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 117, DOLORES, CO 81323-0117 |
Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Municipality | Cortez City |
| Unified School District | Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,675 Land $21,675 | $74,740 Land $74,740 | |
| 2023 | $185.00 (+0.54%) | $21,675 (+119.01%) Land $21,675 | $74,740 (+119%) Land $74,740 |
| 2022 | $184.00 | $9,897 Land $9,897 | $34,128 Land $34,128 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1002 E Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1002 E Empire St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CORTEZ serves 8,770 people · EPA ID CO0142200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Clearnetworx Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TDS Telecom Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CYAN Wireless, Farmers Telecommunications, T-Mobile, Vero Fiber, Visionary Broadband.
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