Montezuma County property record for 402 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 981 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale Oct 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009054 |
| Primary APN | R009054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 981 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: FR COFFINS ADD UNPLATTED TR; B541 P626,837 B606 P236 B682 P499 |
| Legal Range | 14W |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FR COFFINS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
402 E Montezuma Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021640953 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000627375 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 402 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3328 |
| Document Number | 0000646850 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 646850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 402 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3328 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 402 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3328 |
| Document Number | 640953 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 640953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 256, YELLOW JACKET, CO 81335-0256 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 402 E MONTEZUMA AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3328 |
| Document Number | 0000627375 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 627375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 43250 MIDNIGHT CT, BANNING, CA 92220-9565 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 E Montezuma Ave was $1,440, up 34.3% 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 | $1,440.00 (+34.33%) | $28,553 (+36.86%) Land $2,328 Building $26,225 | $358,707 (+36.86%) Land $29,250 Building $329,457 |
| 2024 | $1,072.00 (+9.95%) | $20,863 (-17.34%) Land $3,242 Building $17,621 | $262,093 (-17.35%) Land $40,728 Building $221,365 |
| 2023 | $975.00 (+69.86%) | $25,240 (+36.65%) Land $3,922 Building $21,318 | $317,093 (+36.65%) Land $49,275 Building $267,818 |
| 2022 | $574.00 | $18,471 Land $1,791 Building $16,680 | $232,045 Land $22,500 Building $209,545 |
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 402 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 402 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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