Montezuma County property record for 214 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,221 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R007710 |
| Primary APN | R007710 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,015 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 324 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R007710 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 214 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MCCLELLAN LOT: 3 BLOCK: 6 SUBDIVISION: MCCLELLAN BLOCK: 6 LOT: 3 B599 P814 B645 P153 R/464745 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLELLAN |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1988 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003515658 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000544260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $1,221.00 (+48.18%) | $24,217 (+50.84%) Land $1,656 Building $22,561 | $304,230 (+50.84%) Land $20,800 Building $283,430 |
| 2024 | $824.00 (+9.87%) | $16,055 (-21.42%) Land $2,192 Building $13,863 | $201,685 (-21.43%) Land $27,532 Building $174,153 |
| 2023 | $750.00 (-2.6%) | $20,432 (+28.16%) Land $2,789 Building $17,643 | $256,685 (+28.16%) Land $35,040 Building $221,645 |
| 2022 | $770.00 | $15,943 Land $1,274 Building $14,669 | $200,282 Land $16,000 Building $184,282 |
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 67% of the US · lower than 84% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CYAN Wireless, Farmers Telecommunications, Visionary Broadband.
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