Montezuma County property record for 312 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,057 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,076 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009064 |
| Primary APN | R009064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,158 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,057 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 312 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 26 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 16 TR NE1/4 UNPLATTED TR IN F R COFFINS ADDITION B 439 P 190 B 441 P 262 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | F R COFFINS ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
312 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2011578672 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 312 E Montezuma Ave was $1,076, up 63.3% from the year before.
Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Municipality | Cortez City |
| Unified School District | Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,076.00 (+63.28%) | $29,290 (+40.88%) Land $1,459 Building $27,831 | $367,969 (+40.88%) Land $18,330 Building $349,639 |
| 2024 | $659.00 (+9.83%) | $20,791 (-17.39%) Land $2,030 Building $18,761 | $261,195 (-17.39%) Land $25,508 Building $235,687 |
| 2023 | $600.00 (-34.71%) | $25,169 (+32.29%) Land $2,458 Building $22,711 | $316,195 (+32.29%) Land $30,879 Building $285,316 |
| 2022 | $919.00 | $19,025 Land $1,122 Building $17,903 | $239,013 Land $14,100 Building $224,913 |
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 312 E Montezuma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 312 E Montezuma Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 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 401 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 / 100 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile.
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