Montezuma County property record for 2415 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,848 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.578 acres (25,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R006747 |
| Primary APN | R006747 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,848 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 25,178 sqft (0.578 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Radiant |
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| Account Number | R006747 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2415 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2642 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MORRIS 3 LOT: 2 QUARTER: NW/4 SECTION: 30 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 15 SUBDIVISION: MORRIS 3 LOT: 2 S: 30 T: 36 R: 15 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRIS 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
2415 E Empire St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since August 2002.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 710 N CHESTNUT ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE DOLORES STATE BANK |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002506534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 2415 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000614538 |
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| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 614538 |
| Name | THE DOLORES STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOLORES, CO 81323 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 27, 2032 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2415 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2642 |
| Document Number | 0000646190 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 646190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 N CHESTNUT ST, 710, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2010 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 710 N CHESTNUT ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2415 E Empire St was $6,261, up 31.7% 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 | $6,261.00 (+31.73%) | $111,372 (+37.63%) Land $26,042 Building $85,330 | $384,042 (+37.63%) Land $89,799 Building $294,243 |
| 2024 | $4,753.00 (+9.9%) | $80,922 (-9.71%) Land $13,021 Building $67,901 | $279,041 (-9.71%) Land $44,900 Building $234,141 |
| 2023 | $4,325.00 (+7.8%) | $89,622 (+23.72%) Land $13,021 Building $76,601 | $309,041 (+23.71%) Land $44,900 Building $264,141 |
| 2022 | $4,012.00 | $72,442 Land $13,021 Building $59,421 | $249,801 Land $44,900 Building $204,901 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2415 E Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2415 E Empire St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 83% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 156 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 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, Visionary Broadband.
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