Montezuma County property record for 37 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 882 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,354 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,350,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $602 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009494 |
| Primary APN | R009494 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 882 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,354 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009494 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: TOWN OF CORTEZ LOT: 3 BLOCK: 19 B480 P952 B571 P650 R/482977 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF CORTEZ |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
37 E Montezuma Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27752 ROAD P, DOLORES, CO 81323-9268 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008559765 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000653513 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 37 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3216 |
| Document Number | 0000653513 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 653513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27752 ROAD P, DOLORES, CO 81323-9268 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 E Montezuma Ave was $602, up 121.3% 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 | $602.00 (+121.32%) | $11,940 (+125.54%) Land $2,229 Building $9,711 | $149,998 (+125.56%) Land $28,000 Building $121,998 |
| 2024 | $272.00 (+10.12%) | $5,294 (-45.26%) Land $815 Building $4,479 | $66,501 (-45.27%) Land $10,235 Building $56,266 |
| 2023 | $247.00 (-33.6%) | $9,672 (+23.38%) Land $1,489 Building $8,183 | $121,501 (+23.39%) Land $18,700 Building $102,801 |
| 2022 | $372.00 | $7,839 Land $1,489 Building $6,350 | $98,469 Land $18,700 Building $79,769 |
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 37 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 37 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 376 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 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile, Visionary Broadband.
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