Montezuma County property record for 316 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,923 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009065 |
| Primary APN | R009065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,396 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 316 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 B426 P212 |
| 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 |
316 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RUDY MUSCLOW ETAL |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025662341 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000587207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 316 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3223 |
| Document Number | 0000651397 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 651397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 64, CORTEZ, CO 81321-0064 |
| Document Number | 0000651398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 651398 |
| Name | RUDY MUSCLOW ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Rate | 5% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 316 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3223 |
| Document Number | 0000623845 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 623845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 203, LEWIS, CO 81327-0203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 203, LEWIS, CO 81327-0203 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 316 E Montezuma Ave was $1,923, up 44.4% 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 | $1,923.00 (+44.37%) | $38,120 (+47.02%) Land $1,645 Building $36,475 | $478,904 (+47.02%) Land $20,670 Building $458,234 |
| 2024 | $1,332.00 (+332.47%) | $25,928 (+11.37%) Land $2,371 Building $23,557 | $325,731 (+11.38%) Land $29,791 Building $295,940 |
| 2023 | $308.00 (-17.43%) | $23,280 (+201.32%) Land $2,772 Building $20,508 | $292,455 (+201.32%) Land $34,821 Building $257,634 |
| 2022 | $373.00 | $7,726 Land $1,266 Building $6,460 | $97,057 Land $15,900 Building $81,157 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 316 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 316 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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