Montezuma County property record for 1606 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $845 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008806 |
| Primary APN | R008806 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,149 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008806 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1606 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: HENRY SUB LOT: 3-5 BLOCK: 3 W PT OF LOTS 3-5; R/472200 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1606 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2003.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1606 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003512967 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 1606 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3056 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH USA SETTLEMENTS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 619892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 619892 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1606 E Montezuma Ave was $845, up 24.4% 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 | $845.00 (+24.45%) | $16,759 (+26.74%) Land $2,102 Building $14,657 | $210,541 (+26.74%) Land $26,411 Building $184,130 |
| 2024 | $679.00 (+9.87%) | $13,223 (-24.87%) Land $2,661 Building $10,562 | $166,115 (-24.87%) Land $33,425 Building $132,690 |
| 2023 | $618.00 (-2.68%) | $17,601 (+33.91%) Land $3,542 Building $14,059 | $221,115 (+33.91%) Land $44,492 Building $176,623 |
| 2022 | $635.00 | $13,144 Land $1,617 Building $11,527 | $165,127 Land $20,316 Building $144,811 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1606 E Montezuma Ave 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 1606 E Montezuma Ave 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 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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