Rio Grande County property record for 159 Franklin St, Monte Vista, CO 81144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1972 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $733 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R011053 |
| Primary APN | R011053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | R011053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | MONTE VISTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81144-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION GRANDVIEW ADDITION LOT 5 & S2 6 BLOCK F |
| Legal Range | 98 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 6 |
| Jurisdiction | RIO GRANDE CO |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTE VISTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 976700 |
159 Franklin St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Rio Grande County records, as of February 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 670, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-0670 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 420599 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St was $733.
Source: Rio Grande County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Municipality | Monte Vista City |
| Unified School District | Monte Vista School District C-8 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $733.00 | $15,580 Land $750 Building $14,830 | $249,270 Land $12,000 Building $237,270 |
| 2023 | $488.00 (+11.16%) | $12,338 (+10.21%) Land $619 Building $11,719 | $184,150 (+14.32%) Land $9,240 Building $174,910 |
| 2022 | $439.00 | $11,195 Land $834 Building $10,361 | $161,076 Land $12,000 Building $149,076 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2022 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 159 Franklin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 MONTE VISTA serves 4,600 people · EPA ID CO0153600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ciello Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Jade Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 25 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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