2 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321 Property Records

Montezuma County property record for 2 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Lot Size4.22 acres (183,823 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Oct 2006)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2006 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR008718

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR008718
Alternative APN
  • 561125119002

Exterior

Lot Area183,823 sqft (4.22 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR008718
Street Address2 E EMPIRE ST
CityCORTEZ
StateCO
Zip81321-2136
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION: EAST EMPIRE MINOR SUB LOT: 2 4.22AC B732 P712 B733 P674 R/462371 P/13-102 & R/470573 R/478829
Legal Range16W
Legal Township36N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionEAST EMPIRE MINOR SUB
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Township / Civil DivisionCORTEZ
Census Block Group3
Census Block3027
Census Tract969302

Owner

Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address37 N MADISON ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3301
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2006543841
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2006: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Recording DateOct 6, 2006
Property Address2 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136
Document Number0000543841
Map ReferenceMB13 PG102
Instrument DateOct 6, 2006
Instrument543841
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2026
Title CompanyCOLORADO TITLE LLC, COLORADO LAND TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address37 N MADISON ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateColorado
CountyMontezuma County
MunicipalityCortez City
Unified School DistrictMontezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$28,637 (-) Land $28,637$98,748 (-) Land $98,748
2023Additional exemption filed$28,637 Land $28,637$98,748 Land $98,748

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 82% of Colorado
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF CORTEZ
serves 8,770 people · EPA ID CO0142200
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Clearnetworx
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
TDS Telecom
Cable
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: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, Visionary Broadband.

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