Montezuma County property record for 129 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009497 |
| Primary APN | R009497 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009497 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: TOWN OF CORTEZ LOT: 5-6 BLOCK: 18 & W 5FT OF LOT 4 B481 P254 B502 P230 B604 P533 B736 P183 R/463364 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF CORTEZ |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
129 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002506121 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000653237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 129 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3218 |
| Document Number | 0000653237 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 653237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3218 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 E Montezuma Ave was $370, up 60.9% 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 | $370.00 (+60.87%) | $14,691 (+63.45%) Land $1,616 Building $13,075 | $184,567 (+63.46%) Land $20,306 Building $164,261 |
| 2024 | $230.00 (-63.2%) | $8,988 (-32.75%) Land $1,831 Building $7,157 | $112,911 (-32.76%) Land $23,003 Building $89,908 |
| 2023 | $625.00 (+34.7%) | $13,366 (+39.2%) Land $2,723 Building $10,643 | $167,911 (+39.19%) Land $34,208 Building $133,703 |
| 2022 | $464.00 | $9,602 Land $1,243 Building $8,359 | $120,634 Land $15,620 Building $105,014 |
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 129 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 129 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 401 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 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile.
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