Montezuma County property record for 116 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $810 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009399 |
| Primary APN | R009399 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009399 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 116 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: TOWN OF CORTEZ LOT: 8 BLOCK: 15 & W/2 OF LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF CORTEZ |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
116 E Montezuma Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 583, MANCOS, CO 81328-0583 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002501615 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 116 E Montezuma Ave was $810, up 88.4% 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 | $810.00 (+88.37%) | $16,059 (+91.61%) Land $2,229 Building $13,830 | $201,738 (+91.62%) Land $28,000 Building $173,738 |
| 2024 | $430.00 (+9.97%) | $8,381 (-34.31%) Land $978 Building $7,403 | $105,280 (-34.31%) Land $12,283 Building $92,997 |
| 2023 | $391.00 (-21.64%) | $12,759 (+23.57%) Land $1,489 Building $11,270 | $160,280 (+23.57%) Land $18,700 Building $141,580 |
| 2022 | $499.00 | $10,325 Land $1,489 Building $8,836 | $129,709 Land $18,700 Building $111,009 |
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 116 E Montezuma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 116 E Montezuma Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 376 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 / 100 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile, Visionary Broadband.
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