Rio Grande County property record for 137 Franklin St, Monte Vista, CO 81144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,052 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R011052 |
| Primary APN | R011052 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 403 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | R011052 |
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| Street Address | 137 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | MONTE VISTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81144-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 96 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION GRANDVIEW ADDITION LOT N2 6 ALL 7 BLOCK F |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | RIO GRANDE CO |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTE VISTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 976700 |
137 Franklin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Rio Grande County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 FRANKLIN ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000459432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RIO GRANDE CO |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 137 FRANKLIN ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1310 |
| Document Number | 0000459432 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026459432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 FRANKLIN ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1310 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Franklin St was $1,052.
Source: Rio Grande County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Municipality | Monte Vista City |
| Unified School District | Monte Vista School District C-8 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,052.00 | $13,380 Land $750 Building $12,630 | $214,000 Land $12,000 Building $202,000 |
| 2023 | $815.00 (-6.21%) | $10,304 (-6.82%) Land $592 Building $9,712 | $153,800 (-3.33%) Land $8,839 Building $144,961 |
| 2022 | $869.00 | $11,058 Land $834 Building $10,224 | $159,102 Land $12,000 Building $147,102 |
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 137 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 137 Franklin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 MONTE VISTA serves 4,600 people · EPA ID CO0153600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ciello Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Jade Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 25 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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