Montezuma County property record for 1601 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,398 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Jun 2026 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R012914 |
| Primary APN | R012914 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R012914 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: GLEESON SUB LOT: 1 0.27AC P/11-35 B514 P98 B521 P995 |
| Legal Range | 16 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEESON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1601 E Empire St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015600708 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000667572 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1601 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000667738 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026667738 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1601 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000667572 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026667572 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1601 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000667572 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026667572 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1601 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000645687 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 645687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $26.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1114 E CARPENTER ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2471 |
| Document Number | 0000645689 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 645689 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 E Empire St was $1,398, up 58.9% 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 | $1,398.00 (+58.86%) | $22,754 (+32.75%) Land $2,466 Building $20,288 | $285,849 (+32.75%) Land $30,974 Building $254,875 |
| 2024 | $880.00 (+9.86%) | $17,140 (-20.35%) Land $3,308 Building $13,832 | $215,331 (-20.35%) Land $41,563 Building $173,768 |
| 2023 | $801.00 (+11.25%) | $21,518 (+44.54%) Land $4,153 Building $17,365 | $270,331 (+44.55%) Land $52,179 Building $218,152 |
| 2022 | $720.00 | $14,887 Land $1,897 Building $12,990 | $187,021 Land $23,826 Building $163,195 |
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 1601 E Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1601 E Empire St 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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