Montezuma County property record for 1335 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,517 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008721 |
| Primary APN | R008721 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008721 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1335 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE |
| Legal Description | QUARTER: NW/4 SECTION: 25 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 16 S: 25 T: 36 R: 16 TR W1/2NW1/4 2A B525 P846 B532 P650 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTERN ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1335 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026669106 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000501301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1335 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2401 |
| Document Number | 0000669106 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026669106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | CENTERRE TITLE SERVICES LIMITED, CTS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,030.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1335 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2401 |
| Document Number | 0000669107, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026669107 |
| Name | HOME LENDING |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,517.00 (+36.79%) | $30,075 (+39.32%) Land $11,144 Building $18,931 | $377,828 (+39.32%) Land $140,000 Building $237,828 |
| 2024 | $1,109.00 (+9.91%) | $21,587 (-16.86%) Land $3,097 Building $18,490 | $271,193 (-16.86%) Land $38,909 Building $232,284 |
| 2023 | $1,009.00 (+9.32%) | $25,965 (+35.96%) Land $3,725 Building $22,240 | $326,193 (+35.96%) Land $46,800 Building $279,393 |
| 2022 | $923.00 | $19,097 Land $3,725 Building $15,372 | $239,914 Land $46,800 Building $193,114 |
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.
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.
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 212 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, Visionary Broadband.
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