Montezuma County property record for 535 E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 17,144 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 3.07 acres (133,729 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $119,800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale + 8 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R017368 |
| Primary APN | R017368 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 17,144 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 133,729 sqft (3.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R017368 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 E MAIN ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-3319 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | SECTION: 26 TOWNSHIP: 36 RANGE: 16 TRS IN E1/2NE1/4NW1/4; W1/2NW1/4NE1/4; 3.07AC B656 P594 B686 P134 & B737 P685-692 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 969400 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Non-Conforming Investor Loan BANK OF THE SAN JUANS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| May 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 1981 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 1981 |
| Deed Document Number | 1981580847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000668579 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026668579 |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664857 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664867 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664869 |
| Name | BANK OF THE SAN JUANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Non-Conforming Investor Loan |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664864 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664864 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664862 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664856 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664858 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664859 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000664861 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 535 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000645470 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 645470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $610.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14986 S MANILLA DR, DRAPER, UT 84020-5182 |
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 | $119,800.00 (+23.6%) | $1,653,000 (-3.28%) Land $848,345 Building $804,655 | $5,700,000 (-3.28%) Land $2,925,326 Building $2,774,674 |
| 2024 | $96,929.00 (+9.01%) | $1,708,980 (-1.42%) Land $712,609 Building $996,371 | $5,893,037 (-1.42%) Land $2,457,274 Building $3,435,763 |
| 2023 | $88,917.00 (+210.48%) | $1,733,630 (+1,007.51%) Land $712,609 Building $1,021,021 | $5,978,037 (+203.99%) Land $2,457,274 Building $3,520,763 |
| 2022 | $28,639.00 | $156,534 Land $41,515 Building $115,019 | $1,966,502 Land $521,544 Building $1,444,958 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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