Rio Grande County property record for 253 Faraday St, Monte Vista, CO 81144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 702 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $658 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R011554 |
| Primary APN | R011554 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 702 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | R011554 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 FARADAY ST |
| City | MONTE VISTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81144-1614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION GRANDVIEW ADDITION LOT 3 BLOCK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | RIO GRANDE CO |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTE VISTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 976700 |
253 Faraday St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Rio Grande County records, as of February 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 MORRIS ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021444979 |
| Deed Book / Page | 606 / 2113 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00579/0360 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RIO GRANDE CO |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 FARADAY ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1614 |
| Document Number | 00606/2113 |
| Book / Page | 606 / 2113 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100444979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 504 MORRIS ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1244 |
Source: Rio Grande County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Municipality | Monte Vista City |
| Unified School District | Monte Vista School District C-8 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $658.00 (+60.49%) | $8,380 (+61.81%) Land $500 Building $7,880 | $134,000 (+73.35%) Land $8,000 Building $126,000 |
| 2023 | $410.00 (+37.12%) | $5,179 (+35.86%) Land $313 Building $4,866 | $77,300 (+40.95%) Land $4,674 Building $72,626 |
| 2022 | $299.00 | $3,812 Land $556 Building $3,256 | $54,844 Land $8,000 Building $46,844 |
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 253 Faraday St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2022 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 253 Faraday St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 MONTE VISTA serves 4,600 people · EPA ID CO0153600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ciello Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Jade Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 25 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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