Montezuma County property record for 1520 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,327 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,098 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008324 |
| Primary APN | R008324 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,327 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008324 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1520 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: PARADISE VILLAGE LOT: 3 BLOCK: 6 SUBDIVISION: PARADISE VILLAGE BLOCK: 6 LOT: 3 B491 P686 B682 P519 B714 P641 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of May 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1995714P641 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,098.00 (+39.52%) | $21,762 (+42.1%) Land $1,641 Building $20,121 | $273,393 (+42.1%) Land $20,618 Building $252,775 |
| 2024 | $787.00 (+9.92%) | $15,315 (-22.23%) Land $2,150 Building $13,165 | $192,396 (-22.23%) Land $27,011 Building $165,385 |
| 2023 | $716.00 (+11.7%) | $19,693 (+48.5%) Land $2,765 Building $16,928 | $247,396 (+48.5%) Land $34,733 Building $212,663 |
| 2022 | $641.00 | $13,261 Land $1,262 Building $11,999 | $166,601 Land $15,860 Building $150,741 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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