Montezuma County property record for 23 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,543 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,277 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009488 |
| Primary APN | R009488 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,543 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009488 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: TOWN OF CORTEZ LOT: 6-8 BLOCK: 19 & E 11FT LOT 9; B 594 P 594 B 611 P 175 B 663 P 978 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF CORTEZ |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
23 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1992.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1992663P978 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 E Montezuma Ave was $1,277, up 43.6% 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 | $1,277.00 (+43.64%) | $33,287 (+31.73%) Land $2,385 Building $30,902 | $418,182 (+31.73%) Land $29,962 Building $388,220 |
| 2024 | $889.00 (+9.89%) | $25,269 (-14.77%) Land $3,424 Building $21,845 | $317,454 (-14.77%) Land $43,021 Building $274,433 |
| 2023 | $809.00 (+20.03%) | $29,648 (+35.3%) Land $4,018 Building $25,630 | $372,454 (+35.3%) Land $50,475 Building $321,979 |
| 2022 | $674.00 | $21,912 Land $1,835 Building $20,077 | $275,277 Land $23,048 Building $252,229 |
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 23 E Montezuma Ave 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 23 E Montezuma Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 376 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 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile, Visionary Broadband.
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