Montezuma County property record for 2624 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,216 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R006429 |
| Primary APN | R006429 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Account Number | R006429 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2624 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A/R 3-9 |
| Legal Description | QUARTER: SW/4 SECTION: 19 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 15 S: 19 T: 36 R: 15 TR L 4; SE1/4SW1/4 LESS TRS 4.79A B 663 P 420 B 719 P 677 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Tract | L |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 969302 |
2624 E Empire St, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2624 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996721P71 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2624 E Empire St was $525, up 143.1% 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 | $525.00 (+143.06%) | $10,353 (+146.27%) Land $7,562 Building $2,791 | $130,059 (+146.27%) Land $95,000 Building $35,059 |
| 2024 | $216.00 (-46.27%) | $4,204 (-51.01%) Land $2,340 Building $1,864 | $52,812 (-51.01%) Land $29,391 Building $23,421 |
| 2023 | $402.00 (+4.15%) | $8,582 (+7.95%) Land $4,776 Building $3,806 | $107,812 (+7.95%) Land $60,000 Building $47,812 |
| 2022 | $386.00 | $7,950 Land $4,610 Building $3,340 | $99,874 Land $57,920 Building $41,954 |
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 2624 E Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 2624 E Empire St is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · lower than 70% 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 22 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 |
| Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Choice Broadband, Farmers Telecommunications.
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