Montezuma County property record for 1609 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,161 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R012915 |
| Primary APN | R012915 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 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 | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R012915 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 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: 2 0.27AC P/11-35 B514 P98 B521 P995 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEESON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1609 E Empire St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006545708 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 E Empire St was $1,161, up 30.2% 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 | $1,161.00 (+30.16%) | $23,017 (+32.59%) Land $2,460 Building $20,557 | $289,164 (+32.6%) Land $30,909 Building $258,255 |
| 2024 | $892.00 (+9.85%) | $17,359 (-20.14%) Land $3,310 Building $14,049 | $218,079 (-20.14%) Land $41,582 Building $176,497 |
| 2023 | $812.00 (+11.54%) | $21,737 (+44.35%) Land $4,145 Building $17,592 | $273,079 (+44.35%) Land $52,069 Building $221,010 |
| 2022 | $728.00 | $15,059 Land $1,893 Building $13,166 | $189,183 Land $23,776 Building $165,407 |
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 1609 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 1609 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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