Montezuma County property record for 221 S Washington St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $946 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R010094 |
| Primary APN | R010094 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Account Number | R010094 |
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| Street Address | 221 S WASHINGTON ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: FR COFFINS ADD LOT: 6-7 BLOCK: 20 B472 P799 B528 P117 R/475717 |
| Legal Subdivision | FR COFFINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 969400 |
221 S Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of May 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 S WASHINGTON ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CARRIE SUMMERS REVOCABLE LIVING TRU |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024655860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000597053 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 221 S WASHINGTON ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000655860 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 655860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $30.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 221 S WASHINGTON ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000655861 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 655861 |
| Name | CARRIE SUMMERS REVOCABLE LIVING TRU |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 49 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 221 S WASHINGTON ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3741 |
| Document Number | 640851 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 640851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 38790 ROAD K.4, MANCOS, CO 81328-7949 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 S Washington St was $946, up 64% 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 | $946.00 (+63.95%) | $18,238 (+62.38%) Land $1,641 Building $16,597 | $229,125 (+62.37%) Land $20,620 Building $208,505 |
| 2024 | $577.00 (+36.41%) | $11,232 (-26.19%) Land $1,781 Building $9,451 | $141,114 (-26.19%) Land $22,377 Building $118,737 |
| 2023 | $423.00 (-1%) | $15,218 (+56.55%) Land $2,255 Building $12,963 | $191,181 (+56.54%) Land $28,335 Building $162,846 |
| 2022 | $470.00 | $9,721 Land $1,130 Building $8,591 | $122,133 Land $14,200 Building $107,933 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 221 S Washington 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 S Washington 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 486 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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