Montezuma County property record for 560 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9.17 acres (399,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,826 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R016319 |
| Primary APN | R016319 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 399,445 sqft (9.17 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Account Number | R016319 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 560 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2852 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: CHISM GROUP MINOR SUB LOT: 1 9.17AC B498 P815 B511 P738 B552 P236 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHISM GROUP MINOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of February 12, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1510, CORTEZ, CO 81321-1510 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 632482 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2022
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,826.00 | $32,981 Land $32,981 | $113,726 Land $113,726 |
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.
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 66% of the US · lower than 83% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 153 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 / 20 |
May also be available: CYAN Wireless, Farmers Telecommunications, T-Mobile, Vero Fiber, Visionary Broadband.
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