Montezuma County property record for 1794 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (17,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008461 |
| Primary APN | R008461 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 17,990 sqft (0.413 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Account Number | R008461 |
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| Street Address | 1794 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2500 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MORNINGSIDE LOT: A-3 TRACT: A B503 P535 B527 P240 B587 P329 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | A-3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
1794 E Empire St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1511 TEXAS AVE S, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840-3328 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DOLORES STATE BANK |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CLT CLOSING AND TITLE SERVICES, CLT CLOSING & TITLE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020627804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 1978 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000490630 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1794 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
| Document Number | 0000667733 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026667733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1511 TEXAS AVE S, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840-3328 |
| Document Number | 0000667733, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026667733 |
| Name | DOLORES STATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1794 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
| Document Number | 0000627804 |
| Map Reference | MB 169 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 627804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1511 TEXAS AVE S # 282, 282, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840-3328 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1794 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
| Document Number | 0000615440 |
| Map Reference | MB19 PG62 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 615440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | CLT CLOSING AND TITLE SERVICES, CLT CLOSING & TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 84, DOLORES, CO 81323-0084 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1794 E Empire St was $526, down 4.4% 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 | $526.00 (-4.36%) | $9,367 (-) Land $9,367 | $32,300 (-) Land $32,300 |
| 2024 | $550.00 (+1%) | $9,367 (-) Land $9,367 | $32,300 (-) Land $32,300 |
| 2023 | $500.00 (-3.47%) | $9,367 (-) Land $9,367 | $32,300 (-) Land $32,300 |
| 2022 | $518.00 | $9,367 Land $9,367 | $32,300 Land $32,300 |
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 1794 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 1794 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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