Montezuma County property record for 2608 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,400 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 7.55 acres (328,878 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,572 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R006426 |
| Primary APN | R006426 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,400 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 328,878 sqft (7.55 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | R006426 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2608 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2055 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | A/R 3-9 |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 19 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 15 TR IN L 4; SE1/4SW1/4 LESS TRS 7.55AC B 483 P 362 B644 P04 B722 P468 & R/460539 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
2608 E Empire St, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2008.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of May 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 517, CORTEZ, CO 81321-0517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008556421 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000554660 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2608 E Empire St was $4,572, up 25.3% from the year before.
Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Unified School District | Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,572.00 (+25.26%) | $80,817 (+30.5%) Land $33,937 Building $46,880 | $278,681 (+30.5%) Land $117,025 Building $161,656 |
| 2024 | $3,650.00 (+9.77%) | $61,928 (-12.32%) Land $26,274 Building $35,654 | $213,545 (-12.32%) Land $90,600 Building $122,945 |
| 2023 | $3,325.00 (-6.71%) | $70,628 (+10.19%) Land $26,274 Building $44,354 | $243,545 (+10.19%) Land $90,600 Building $152,945 |
| 2022 | $3,564.00 | $64,099 Land $28,901 Building $35,198 | $221,031 Land $99,660 Building $121,371 |
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 2608 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 2608 E Empire St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 71% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 72 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: Visionary Broadband.
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