Montezuma County property record for 1530 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008304 |
| Primary APN | R008304 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 18,034 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008304 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1530 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: 1-2 BLOCK: 6 B467 P750 B493 P106 B670 P641 B714 P217 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1530 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002501483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1530 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2526 |
| Document Number | 0000655291 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 655291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1530 E EMPINE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2526 |
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 | $980.00 (+34.99%) | $27,388 (+24.01%) Land $3,737 Building $23,651 | $344,073 (+24.01%) Land $46,946 Building $297,127 |
| 2024 | $726.00 (+1%) | $22,086 (-16.54%) Land $5,254 Building $16,832 | $277,456 (-16.54%) Land $66,002 Building $211,454 |
| 2023 | $660.00 (+47.32%) | $26,463 (+53.59%) Land $6,295 Building $20,168 | $332,456 (+53.6%) Land $79,085 Building $253,371 |
| 2022 | $448.00 | $17,230 Land $2,875 Building $14,355 | $216,448 Land $36,112 Building $180,336 |
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 | 0.01% 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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