Ouray County property record for 344 5th St, Ouray, CO 81427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,852 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000815 |
| Primary APN | R000815 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,945 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 867 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,852 sqft (0.318 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R000815 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 344 5TH ST |
| City | OURAY |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81427-5032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | SUBD: CITY OF OURAY LOT: 13 BLOCK: 29 SUBD: CITY OF OURAY LOT: 14 BLOCK: 29 SUBD: CITY OF OURAY LOT: 15 BLOCK: 29 SUBD: CITY |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 44 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF OURAY |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-16 |
| Jurisdiction | OURAY CO |
| Township / Civil Division | OURAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3089 |
| Census Tract | 967602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ouray Historic District listed 1983 · 270 contributing resources · NRIS 83003537 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
344 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Ouray County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 724, OURAY, CO 81427-0724 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006192742 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 344 5th St was $3,798, up 28.7% from the year before.
Source: Ouray County assessment roll, as of March 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray County |
| Municipality | Ouray City |
| Unified School District | Ouray School District R-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,798.00 (+28.7%) | $57,090 (+20.09%) Land $26,640 Building $30,450 | $913,530 (+28.76%) Land $426,310 Building $487,220 |
| 2024 | $2,951.00 (+6.88%) | $47,540 (-6.23%) Land $19,690 Building $27,850 | $709,460 (-5.34%) Land $293,830 Building $415,630 |
| 2023 | $2,761.00 | $50,700 Land $21,000 Building $29,700 | $749,460 Land $310,400 Building $439,060 |
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 344 5th 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 January 11, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 344 5th St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 72% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 OURAY serves 1,460 people · EPA ID CO0146588 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Also Mapped Here | TRI COUNTY WCD |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Failure to filter resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vero Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Clearnetworx Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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