Montezuma County property record for 1790 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.688 acres (29,969 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,011 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008460 |
| Primary APN | R008460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 29,969 sqft (0.688 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1790 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MORNINGSIDE TR IN TR A; B453 P763 B469 P201 R/461279 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | TR.A |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of May 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1790 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 1977 |
| Deed Document Number | 1997461279 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,011.00 (+90.75%) | $28,007 (+53.27%) Land $2,571 Building $25,436 | $351,852 (+53.27%) Land $32,300 Building $319,552 |
| 2024 | $530.00 (+9.96%) | $18,273 (-19.33%) Land $2,074 Building $16,199 | $229,561 (-19.33%) Land $26,057 Building $203,504 |
| 2023 | $482.00 (-4.74%) | $22,651 (+22.84%) Land $2,571 Building $20,080 | $284,561 (+22.85%) Land $32,300 Building $252,261 |
| 2022 | $506.00 | $18,439 Land $2,571 Building $15,868 | $231,641 Land $32,300 Building $199,341 |
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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