Otero County property record for 602 Best Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,800 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| APN | 4643-111-04021 |
| Primary APN | 4643-111-04021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,025 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 109506 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 602 BEST AVE |
| City | LA JUNTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81050-2543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 90' LOTS 1 & 2 & N 90' OF E 16.5' LOT 3 BLK 2 ELJ; B1010 P217; MS# 4816 BY MIS; RCPTN-561433 BL- LT- SEC- 10 TWN- 24 RNG- 5 |
| Legal Range | 55 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST LJ |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Township / Civil Division | LA JUNTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 968600 |
Source: Otero County records, as of May 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 205, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-0205 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014639895 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 602 BEST AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2543 |
| Document Number | 0000668607 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 668607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14.20 |
| 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 | PO BOX 2732, ASPEN, CO 81612-2732 |
Source: Otero County assessment roll, as of February 13, 2026
| 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 | $540.00 (+44%) | $7,694 (+409.87%) | $123,113 (+68.75%) |
| 2023 | $100.00 (-64.29%) | $1,509 (-63.74%) Land $509 Building $1,000 | $72,955 (+21.84%) Land $7,592 Building $65,363 |
| 2022 | $280.00 | $4,162 Land $528 Building $3,634 | |
| 2021 | $59,877 Land $7,592 Building $52,285 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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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 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 434 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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