Montezuma County property record for 524 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,300 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $775 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R009044 |
| Primary APN | R009044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R009044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 E MONTEZUMA AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 26 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 16 TR NE1/4 UNPLATTED TR IN F R COFFINS ADDITION B579 P224 B593 P755 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | F R COFFINS |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
524 E Montezuma Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18501 ROAD J, CORTEZ, CO 81321-8513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003519331 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E Montezuma Ave was $775, up 88.6% 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 | $775.00 (+88.56%) | $15,377 (+91.88%) Land $1,990 Building $13,387 | $193,179 (+91.87%) Land $25,000 Building $168,179 |
| 2024 | $411.00 (+9.89%) | $8,014 (-35.33%) Land $988 Building $7,026 | $100,681 (-35.33%) Land $12,417 Building $88,264 |
| 2023 | $374.00 (-23.52%) | $12,392 (+22.55%) Land $1,528 Building $10,864 | $155,681 (+22.55%) Land $19,200 Building $136,481 |
| 2022 | $489.00 | $10,112 Land $1,552 Building $8,560 | $127,037 Land $19,500 Building $107,537 |
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 524 E Montezuma Ave 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 524 E Montezuma 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 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 401 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 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Telecommunications, FastTrack Communications, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures