Montezuma County property record for 50 E Carpenter St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $975 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R007697 |
| Primary APN | R007697 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R007697 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 E CARPENTER ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MONTVIEW ADDITION TRACT: C1 B493 P265 B628 P935 B645 P165 R/467873 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | PT TR.D |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
50 E Carpenter St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 E DRISCOLL ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Deed of Distribution, Transfer |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016605124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000602872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 50 E CARPENTER ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2158 |
| Document Number | 0000665491 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 665491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 E DRISCOLL ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2126 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 50 E CARPENTER ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2158 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 632537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 632537 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 50 E Carpenter St was $975, up 45.3% 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 | $975.00 (+45.31%) | $19,342 (+48.16%) Land $2,705 Building $16,637 | $242,979 (+48.15%) Land $33,977 Building $209,002 |
| 2024 | $671.00 (+1%) | $13,055 (-25.11%) Land $3,412 Building $9,643 | $164,005 (-25.11%) Land $42,863 Building $121,142 |
| 2023 | $610.00 (-1.61%) | $17,433 (+35.92%) Land $4,556 Building $12,877 | $219,005 (+35.91%) Land $57,238 Building $161,767 |
| 2022 | $620.00 | $12,826 Land $2,080 Building $10,746 | $161,142 Land $26,136 Building $135,006 |
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 50 E Carpenter 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 50 E Carpenter 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 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 263 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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