Montezuma County property record for 1084 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $613 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R016567 |
| Primary APN | R016567 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Account Number | R016567 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1084 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: CORNETTS SUB AMD LOT: 1 BLOCK: 2 SUBDIVISION: CORNETTS SUB AMD LOT: 17-18 BLOCK: 1 B490 P275 B540 P973 B556 P177 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNETTS SUB AMD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1084 E Empire St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 1984.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of May 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1084 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1984 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 1978 |
| Deed Document Number | 1984566P12 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1084 E Empire St was $613, up 110.7% from the year before.
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 | $613.00 (+110.65%) | $20,132 (+77.41%) Land $1,990 Building $18,142 | $252,914 (+77.4%) Land $25,000 Building $227,914 |
| 2024 | $291.00 (+9.81%) | $11,348 (-27.84%) Land $1,103 Building $10,245 | $142,565 (-27.84%) Land $13,855 Building $128,710 |
| 2023 | $265.00 (-13.11%) | $15,726 (+24.45%) Land $1,528 Building $14,198 | $197,565 (+24.45%) Land $19,200 Building $178,365 |
| 2022 | $305.00 | $12,636 Land $1,552 Building $11,084 | $158,750 Land $19,500 Building $139,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1084 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 1084 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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