Montezuma County property record for 147 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $638 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009495 |
| Primary APN | R009495 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,534 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009495 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 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: 1-2 BLOCK: 18 B 422 P 223 B479 P197 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF CORTEZ |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
147 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1973.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 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 | May 26, 1973 |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1973 |
| Deed Document Number | 1973479197 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 147 E Montezuma Ave was $638, up 81.8% 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 | $638.00 (+81.77%) | $20,622 (+50.68%) Land $1,469 Building $19,153 | $259,072 (+50.68%) Land $18,460 Building $240,612 |
| 2024 | $351.00 (+9.69%) | $13,686 (-24.24%) Land $1,875 Building $11,811 | $171,935 (-24.24%) Land $23,561 Building $148,374 |
| 2023 | $320.00 (-0.93%) | $18,064 (+35.18%) Land $2,475 Building $15,589 | $226,935 (+35.17%) Land $31,098 Building $195,837 |
| 2022 | $323.00 | $13,363 Land $1,130 Building $12,233 | $167,884 Land $14,200 Building $153,684 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 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 147 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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