481 Cortez St, Denver, CO 80221 Property Records

Adams County property record for 481 Cortez St, Denver, CO 80221 · Last verified February 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Square Footage984 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$320,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$1,125.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR0070250
Alternative APNs
  • 0171934309005
  • 171934309005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area984 sqft Living Area
1st Floor984 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Depth X Width110 ft x 62 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR0070250
Old Parcel Number171934309005
Street Address481 CORTEZ ST
CityDENVER
StateCO
Zip80221-3625
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUB:WESTERN HILLS FILING NO 1 BLK:7 LOT:33
Legal Range68W
Legal Township02S
Legal Section34
Legal QuarterSE
Legal SubdivisionWESTERN HILLS FILING NO 1
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionADAMS CO
Minor Civil DivisionWEST ADAMS
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract9308

Owner

Source: Adams County records · APN R0070250

Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified February 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Owner on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address481 CORTEZ ST, DENVER, CO 80221-3625
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 09, 2020Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Nov 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BELLCO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Sep 09, 2020
  • Deed Sale Price on Sep 09, 2020
  • Oct 18, 1994
Deed Doc Number2020000088673
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

September 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionADAMS CO
Recording DateSep 09, 2020
Property Address481 CORTEZ ST, DENVER, CO 80221-3625
Document Number0000088673
Instrument DateSep 03, 2020
Instrument2020000088673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2022
Title CompanyASCENDANT TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$32.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address481 CORTEZ ST, DENVER, CO 80221-3625

Mortgage

Document Number0000088674
DateSep 09, 2020
Instrument2020000088674
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2050

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionADAMS CO
Property Address481 CORTEZ ST, DENVER, CO 80221-3625
Document Number0000103616
Instrument DateNov 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 CORTEZ ST DENVER CO 802213625, DENVER, CO 80221-3625

Mortgage

Document Number0000103616
DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument103616
Lender
NameBELLCO CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGREENWOOD, CO 80111
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueNov 26, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Adams County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified February 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateColorado
CountyAdams County
Unified School DistrictMapleton School District 1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,125.00 (-59.56%)$22,750 (-13.3%) Land $4,940 Building $17,810$364,000 (-6.19%) Land $79,000 Building $285,000
2023$2,782.00 (+9.61%)$26,240 (+10.62%) Land $5,070 Building $21,170$388,000 (+13.75%) Land $75,000 Building $313,000
2022$2,538.00$23,720 Land $9,740 Building $13,980$341,092 Land $140,000 Building $201,092

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