Otero County property record for 126 Melon Ave, La Junta, CO 81050 · Last verified February 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.948 acres (41,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,199 (2025) |
| APN | 4643-012-05009 |
| Primary APN | 4643-012-05009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 41,330 sqft (0.948 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 107346 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 MELON AVE |
| City | LA JUNTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81050-9278 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/5 OF LOT 6 BLK 6 LJ MCCREERY GARDENS B732 P243 #617913 #621488 #624789 #672929 - PURGED TITLE 2024 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCREERY GDNS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CHERAW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 968500 |
Source: Otero County records · APN 4643-012-05009
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 MELON AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-9278 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 624854 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Otero County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
| Unified School District | East Otero School District R-1 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,199.00 (+9,04%) | $48,729 (+8,857.54%) | $186,724 (+2,197.86%) |
| 2023 | $35.00 (-5.41%) | $544 (-3.72%) Land $249 Building $295 | $8,126 (-) Land $3,720 Building $4,406 |
| 2022 | $37.00 | $565 Land $259 Building $306 | |
| 2021 | $8,126 Land $3,720 Building $4,406 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 080899685002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 36 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 36 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 105 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 105 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019, tidal / storm surge |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 77 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 25 |
May also be available at this address: NE Colorado Cellular. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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