254 Franklin St, Monte Vista, CO 81144 Property Records

Rio Grande County property record for 254 Franklin St, Monte Vista, CO 81144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.212 acres (9,253 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,177 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale Jul 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R011157`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R011157`
Alternative APN	`3531333001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	990 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1898
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	9,253 sqft (0.212 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R011157
Street Address	254 FRANKLIN ST
City	MONTE VISTA
State	CO
Zip	81144-2204
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	90
Legal Description	SUBDIVISION GRANDVIEW ADDITION BLK LITTLE A
Legal Subdivision	GRANDVIEW ADDITION
Jurisdiction	RIO GRANDE CO
Township / Civil Division	MONTE VISTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3046
Census Tract	976700

Owner

254 Franklin St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.

Source: Rio Grande County records, as of May 15, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 106, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-0106
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 14, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 2, 2020	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022445628
Deed Book / Page	607 / 431
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 29, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	00552/0328
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RIO GRANDE CO
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2022
Property Address	254 FRANKLIN ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-2204
Document Number	000607/431
Book / Page	607 / 431
Instrument Date	Jan 14, 2022
Instrument	202200445628
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$24.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2467 S COUNTY ROAD 1 E, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-9232

July 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RIO GRANDE CO
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2020
Property Address	254 FRANKLIN ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-2204
Document Number	000601/139
Book / Page	601 / 139
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	202000439220
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$3.35
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3475 E COUNTY ROAD 11 S, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-9515

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Franklin St was $1,177.

Source: Rio Grande County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Colorado
County	Rio Grande County
Municipality	Monte Vista City
Unified School District	Monte Vista School District C-8 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,177.00	$14,975 Land $1,335 Building $13,640	$239,675 Land $21,375 Building $218,300
2023	$525.00 (+7.14%)	$6,633 (+6.3%) Land $517 Building $6,116	$99,000 (+10.27%) Land $7,714 Building $91,286
2022	$490.00	$6,240 Land $834 Building $5,406	$89,780 Land $12,000 Building $77,780

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 254 Franklin 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.

Wildfire

The area around 254 Franklin 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	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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