Otero County property record for 501 Smithland Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $242 (2025) |
| APN | 4643-023-31002 |
| Primary APN | 4643-023-31002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 982 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 107887 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 SMITHLAND AVE |
| City | LA JUNTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81050-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 20' OF LOT 32 & ALL LOTS 33 & 34 BLK 1 LJ HIGH; B1056 P186-189 #595851; MS# 4872; RCPTN- BL- LT- SEC- 2 TWN- 24 RNG- 55 |
| Legal Range | 55 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32-34 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Township / Civil Division | LA JUNTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 968600 |
501 Smithland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Otero County records, as of May 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 SMITHLAND AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-1650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Smithland Ave was $242.
Source: Otero County assessment roll, as of February 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Otero County |
| Municipality | La Junta City |
| Unified School District | East Otero School District R-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242.00 | $6,886 | $110,190 |
| 2023 | $107.00 (-38.86%) | $1,612 (-38.1%) Land $328 Building $1,284 | $103,133 Land $9,800 Building $93,333 |
| 2022 | $175.00 | $2,604 Land $341 Building $2,263 | |
| 2021 | $74,910 Land $9,800 Building $65,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 501 Smithland Ave; there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1990–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 501 Smithland 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 LA JUNTA serves 8,320 people · EPA ID CO0145420 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 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 527 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SECOM Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Viaero Wireless.
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