Otero County property record for 521 Smithland Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 983 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $177 (2025) |
| APN | 4643-023-31006 |
| Primary APN | 4643-023-31006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 983 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 345 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 107891 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 SMITHLAND AVE |
| City | LA JUNTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81050-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 23 & 24 BLK 1 LJ HIGH B768 P18; MS# 4869 BY MIS; 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 | 23,24 24 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Township / Civil Division | LA JUNTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 968600 |
521 Smithland Ave is held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Otero County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1600 E 6TH ST, LA JUNTA, CO 81050 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 637994 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Smithland Ave was $177.
Source: Otero County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $177.00 | $2,524 | $40,384 |
| 2023 | $97.00 (-24.81%) | $1,469 (-23.53%) Land $469 Building $1,000 | $37,324 Land $7,000 Building $30,324 |
| 2022 | $129.00 | $1,921 Land $487 Building $1,434 | |
| 2021 | $27,636 Land $7,000 Building $20,636 |
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 521 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 521 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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