Montezuma County property record for 15 E Downey Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009368 |
| Primary APN | R009368 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,655 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009368 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 E DOWNEY AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: HILTZVILLE ADDITION LOT: 13-14 BLOCK: 11 E 33.5FT OF LOTS 13-14 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILTZVILLE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 E DOWNEY AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003509876 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15 E DOWNEY AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2132 |
| Document Number | 0000639373 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 639373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TITLE & CLOSING SER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.99 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 S MARKET ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4119 |
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 | $531.00 (+176.56%) | $10,544 (+182.38%) Land $2,229 Building $8,315 | $132,464 (+182.4%) Land $28,000 Building $104,464 |
| 2024 | $192.00 (-49.21%) | $3,734 (-53.97%) Land $685 Building $3,049 | $46,907 (-53.97%) Land $8,607 Building $38,300 |
| 2023 | $378.00 (+23.93%) | $8,112 (+28.6%) Land $1,489 Building $6,623 | $101,907 (+28.6%) Land $18,700 Building $83,207 |
| 2022 | $305.00 | $6,308 Land $1,489 Building $4,819 | $79,242 Land $18,700 Building $60,542 |
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 376 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 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile, Visionary Broadband.
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