Montezuma County property record for 1796 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,043 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R008464 |
| Primary APN | R008464 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,043 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R008464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1796 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MORNINGSIDE LOT: A-2 TRACT: A & S 50FT LOT A-1; B548 P542 R/477310 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | A-2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1796 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 1977 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 1977 |
| Deed Document Number | 1977487P660 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000666361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Beneficiary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1796 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
| Document Number | 0000666361 |
| Map Reference | MB 487 PG 660 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 666361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1796 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2500 |
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 | $1,394.00 (+61.72%) | $35,592 (+43.89%) Land $2,571 Building $33,021 | $447,138 (+43.89%) Land $32,300 Building $414,838 |
| 2024 | $862.00 (+9.95%) | $24,735 (-15.04%) Land $2,184 Building $22,551 | $310,745 (-15.04%) Land $27,443 Building $283,302 |
| 2023 | $784.00 (+3.29%) | $29,113 (+22.95%) Land $2,571 Building $26,542 | $365,745 (+22.95%) Land $32,300 Building $333,445 |
| 2022 | $759.00 | $23,679 Land $2,571 Building $21,108 | $297,480 Land $32,300 Building $265,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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