Montezuma County property record for 221 E North St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,701 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $698 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009513 |
| Primary APN | R009513 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,701 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Garage Area | 311 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009513 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 E NORTH ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: TOWN OF CORTEZ LOT: 17-18 BLOCK: 32 E 50FT OF LOTS 17-18 B425 P269 B433 P370 B657 P421 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF CORTEZ |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
221 E North St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18501 ROAD J, CORTEZ, CO 81321-8513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016604840 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 E North St was $698, up 64.6% 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 | $698.00 (+64.62%) | $13,838 (+67.49%) Land $2,229 Building $11,609 | $173,837 (+67.49%) Land $28,000 Building $145,837 |
| 2024 | $424.00 (+9.84%) | $8,262 (-34.64%) Land $973 Building $7,289 | $103,789 (-34.64%) Land $12,223 Building $91,566 |
| 2023 | $386.00 (+6.93%) | $12,640 (+68.94%) Land $1,489 Building $11,151 | $158,789 (+68.96%) Land $18,700 Building $140,089 |
| 2022 | $361.00 | $7,482 Land $1,489 Building $5,993 | $93,983 Land $18,700 Building $75,283 |
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 221 E North 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 221 E North 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 401 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 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile.
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