Montezuma County property record for 420 S Linden St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 910 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,082 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009877 |
| Primary APN | R009877 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 294 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009877 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 420 S LINDEN ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: CHAMBERLINS ADDITION LOT: 17-18 BLOCK: 70 B552 P908 B705 P437 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAMBERLINS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 969400 |
420 S Linden St is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 RED CLIFFS DR, FRUITA, CO 81521-2979 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995705P437 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000598201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 S Linden St was $1,082, up 52% 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 | $1,082.00 (+51.97%) | $21,472 (+54.84%) Land $1,469 Building $20,003 | $269,752 (+54.83%) Land $18,460 Building $251,292 |
| 2024 | $712.00 (+9.88%) | $13,867 (-24%) Land $1,881 Building $11,986 | $174,220 (-23.99%) Land $23,636 Building $150,584 |
| 2023 | $648.00 (+8.36%) | $18,246 (+47.39%) Land $2,475 Building $15,771 | $229,220 (+47.39%) Land $31,098 Building $198,122 |
| 2022 | $598.00 | $12,379 Land $1,130 Building $11,249 | $155,515 Land $14,200 Building $141,315 |
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 420 S Linden St 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 420 S Linden St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 84% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 353 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, T-Mobile.
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