Montezuma County property record for 620 Baker Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Oct 2023 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R010603 |
| Primary APN | R010603 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R010603 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 620 BAKER AVE |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-4007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: VERDE VU LOT: 9A BLOCK: 6 B490 P299-300 B640 P101 PL/14 P4 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERDE VU |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9A |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 969400 |
620 Baker Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ZIONS BANCORPORATION NA |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
| Mar 8, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021634212 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000634609 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000669179 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026669179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000669179, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026669179 |
| Name | ZIONS BANCORPORATION NA |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000653096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 653096 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000634609 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 634609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | FM |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000634212 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 634212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $19.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000634213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 634213 |
| Name | AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000616075 |
| Map Reference | MB14 PG4 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 616075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $17.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 620 BAKER AVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000616076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 616076 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 620 Baker Ave was $1,312, up 54.5% 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 | $1,312.00 (+54.53%) | $25,990 (+57.24%) Land $3,086 Building $22,904 | $326,503 (+57.24%) Land $38,765 Building $287,738 |
| 2024 | $849.00 (+9.97%) | $16,529 (-20.94%) Land $2,440 Building $14,089 | $207,646 (-20.94%) Land $30,647 Building $176,999 |
| 2023 | $772.00 (-7.66%) | $20,907 (+20.83%) Land $3,086 Building $17,821 | $262,646 (+20.83%) Land $38,765 Building $223,881 |
| 2022 | $836.00 | $17,303 Land $3,086 Building $14,217 | $217,374 Land $38,765 Building $178,609 |
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 620 Baker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 620 Baker Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 78% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 353 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, T-Mobile.
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