Montezuma County property record for 20145 Rd U, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 37.9 acres (1,650,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,575 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R001462 |
| Primary APN | R001462 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,650,924 sqft (37.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | R001462 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20145 ROAD U |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-9483 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A/R 35+ |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 12 TOWNSHIP: 37 RANGE: 17 TR IN W1/2SW1/4; S1/2 TR 49; 37.90AC B 672 P 76,314 R/472450 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Tract | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 969200 |
20145 Rd U, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1993.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20145 ROAD U, CORTEZ, CO 81321-9483 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1993672P76 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20145 Rd U was $1,575, up 64.1% from the year before.
Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Unified School District | Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,575.00 (+64.06%) | $102,005 (+83.72%) Land $901 Building $101,104 | $351,740 (+83.72%) Land $3,106 Building $348,634 |
| 2024 | $960.00 (+10.85%) | $55,521 (-22.32%) Land $906 Building $54,615 | $191,452 (-22.32%) Land $3,123 Building $188,329 |
| 2023 | $866.00 (+4.97%) | $71,471 (+428.94%) Land $906 Building $70,565 | $246,452 (+45.18%) Land $3,123 Building $243,329 |
| 2022 | $825.00 | $13,512 Land $379 Building $13,133 | $169,751 Land $4,761 Building $164,990 |
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 20145 Rd U 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 20145 Rd U is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 57% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| E Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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