Rio Grande County property record for 459 Lyell St, Monte Vista, CO 81144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $727 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R011465 |
| Primary APN | R011465 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Heating System | Electric |
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| Account Number | R011465 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 459 LYELL ST |
| City | MONTE VISTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81144-1818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION GRANDVIEW ADDITION LOT S 60FT LOT 4 BLOCK 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,60F |
| Jurisdiction | RIO GRANDE CO |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTE VISTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 976700 |
459 Lyell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Rio Grande County records, as of February 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 459 LYELL ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009405524 |
| Deed Book / Page | 544 / 1896 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00544/1912 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 459 Lyell St was $727.
Source: Rio Grande County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Municipality | Monte Vista City |
| Unified School District | Monte Vista School District C-8 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $727.00 | $9,250 Land $890 Building $8,360 | $148,050 Land $14,250 Building $133,800 |
| 2023 | $477.00 (+11.45%) | $6,030 (+10.6%) Land $333 Building $5,697 | $90,000 (+14.72%) Land $4,966 Building $85,034 |
| 2022 | $428.00 | $5,452 Land $556 Building $4,896 | $78,450 Land $8,000 Building $70,450 |
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 459 Lyell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2022
| 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 459 Lyell St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 MONTE VISTA serves 4,600 people · EPA ID CO0153600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ciello Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Jade Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 25 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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