Montezuma County property record for 1610 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.357 acres (15,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $866 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008329 |
| Primary APN | R008329 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,551 sqft (0.357 acres) |
| Garage Area | 706 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008329 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1610 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MORNINGSIDE LOT: 1A BLOCK: 1 B638 P285 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| 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 | 18173 ROAD 22, CORTEZ, CO 81321-9332 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021637107 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1610 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2528 |
| Document Number | 637107 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 637107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 18173 ROAD 22, CORTEZ, CO 81321-9332 |
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 | $866.00 (+73.9%) | $17,179 (+76.99%) Land $2,571 Building $14,608 | $215,815 (+76.99%) Land $32,300 Building $183,515 |
| 2024 | $498.00 (+9.93%) | $9,706 (-31.08%) Land $1,772 Building $7,934 | $121,938 (-31.08%) Land $22,260 Building $99,678 |
| 2023 | $453.00 (-20.39%) | $14,084 (+19.62%) Land $2,571 Building $11,513 | $176,938 (+19.62%) Land $32,300 Building $144,638 |
| 2022 | $569.00 | $11,774 Land $2,571 Building $9,203 | $147,916 Land $32,300 Building $115,616 |
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.
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.
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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