Otero County property record for 1222 Topeka Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,558 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $507 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| APN | 4643-102-14005 |
| Primary APN | 4643-102-14005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,558 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 109255 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1222 TOPEKA AVE |
| City | LA JUNTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81050-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 3 ORCHARDPL EX W 219' THEREOF B847; P362 B942 P409-410 #602793 #602866 #609656-657; MS# 2654 BY MIS; RCPTN- |
| Legal Range | 55 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD PLACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Township / Civil Division | LA JUNTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 968300 |
1222 Topeka Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Otero County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1222 TOPEKA AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 660965 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1222 TOPEKA AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000660965 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 660965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | COOKE COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, OTOE COUNTY TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1222 TOPEKA AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2646 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1222 Topeka Ave was $507.
Source: Otero County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
| Unified School District | East Otero School District R-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $507.00 | $7,547 | $120,752 |
| 2023 | $355.00 (+17.94%) | $5,601 (+19.6%) Land $858 Building $4,743 | $138,597 Land $12,800 Building $125,797 |
| 2022 | $301.00 | $4,683 Land $890 Building $3,793 | |
| 2021 | $67,376 Land $12,800 Building $54,576 |
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 has no flood map on file for 1222 Topeka Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1222 Topeka Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 42% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 LA JUNTA serves 8,320 people · EPA ID CO0145420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SECOM Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Verizon, Viaero Wireless.
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