Montezuma County property record for 1501 Aldridge Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Reverse Mortgage May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008226 |
| Primary APN | R008226 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008226 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1501 ALDRIDGE RD |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: PARADISE VILLAGE LOT: 22 BLOCK: 1 B503 P671 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1501 Aldridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 ALDRIDGE RD, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage USDA |
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016605246 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 1501 ALDRIDGE RD, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000629484 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 629484 |
| Name | USDA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 838 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2090 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.6% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 1501 ALDRIDGE RD, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000629483 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 629483 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTMORELAND, NY 13490 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 Aldridge Rd was $1,148, up 36.5% 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 | $1,148.00 (+36.5%) | $22,773 (+39.07%) Land $1,889 Building $20,884 | $286,094 (+39.07%) Land $23,730 Building $262,364 |
| 2024 | $841.00 (+9.93%) | $16,375 (-21.1%) Land $2,511 Building $13,864 | $205,719 (-21.1%) Land $31,543 Building $174,176 |
| 2023 | $765.00 (+13.5%) | $20,753 (+48.82%) Land $3,182 Building $17,571 | $260,719 (+48.82%) Land $39,976 Building $220,743 |
| 2022 | $674.00 | $13,945 Land $1,453 Building $12,492 | $175,194 Land $18,254 Building $156,940 |
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 1501 Aldridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1501 Aldridge Rd 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Clearnetworx Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TDS Telecom Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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: CYAN Wireless, Farmers Telecommunications, Visionary Broadband.
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