Bent County property record for 242 Carson Ave, Las Animas, CO 81054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,379 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| APN | R000261 |
| Primary APN | R000261 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,379 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,379 sqft |
| Basement Area | 176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Adobe |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,250 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R000261 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 CARSON AVE |
| City | LAS ANIMAS |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81054-1142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 17-18-19 & N2 OF 20 BLK 32L.A.B-352 P-295; B-375 P-921;B-383 P-917; B-430 P-87;REC# 07-1226; REC# 22-694; |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS ANIMAS |
| Legal Block | 32L |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | BENT CO |
| Township / Civil Division | LAS ANIMAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3085 |
| Census Tract | 966702 |
Source: Bent County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 CARSON AVE, LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054-1142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200720071226 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020220694 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENT CO |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 CARSON AVE, LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054-1142 |
| Document Number | 0020220694 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 CARSON AVE, LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054-1142 |
Source: Bent County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Bent County |
| Municipality | Las Animas City |
| Unified School District | Las Animas School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $458.00 (+294.83%) | $3,990 (+298.6%) Land $400 Building $3,590 | $63,816 (+327.58%) Land $6,321 Building $57,495 |
| 2023 | $116.00 | $1,001 Land $111 Building $890 | $14,925 Land $1,652 Building $13,273 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 LAS ANIMAS serves 2,139 people · EPA ID CO0106300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Apr 2025 |
| 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 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SECOM Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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