Ouray County property record for 538 3rd Ave, Ouray, CO 81427
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,999 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000766 |
| Primary APN | R000766 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,506 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,466 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,466 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Patio Area | 508 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R000766 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 3RD AVE |
| City | OURAY |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81427-5015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | SUBD: CITY OF OURAY LOT: 21 BLOCK: 37 EAST 62 FT OF LOTS 21-24 SUBD: CITY OF OURAY LOT: 22 BLOCK: 37 SUBD: CITY OF OURAY LOT: |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 44 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF OURAY |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-24 |
| Jurisdiction | OURAY CO |
| Township / Civil Division | OURAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3091 |
| Census Tract | 967602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ouray Historic District listed 1983 · 270 contributing resources · NRIS 83003537 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Ouray County records, as of March 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1149, OURAY, CO 81427-1149 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 188052 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Ouray County assessment roll, as of March 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray County |
| Municipality | Ouray City |
| Unified School District | Ouray School District R-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,999.00 (+6.57%) | $45,080 (-0.57%) Land $11,130 Building $33,950 | $721,310 (+6.6%) Land $178,070 Building $543,240 |
| 2024 | $2,814.00 (+6.87%) | $45,340 (-6.5%) Land $8,160 Building $37,180 | $676,670 (-5.58%) Land $121,800 Building $554,870 |
| 2023 | $2,633.00 | $48,490 Land $8,730 Building $39,760 | $716,670 Land $129,000 Building $587,670 |
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 January 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 69% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 OURAY serves 1,460 people · EPA ID CO0146588 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Also Mapped Here | TRI COUNTY WCD |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Failure to filter resolved · Oct 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vero Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Clearnetworx Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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