Otero County property record for 728 Topeka Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,105 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.415 acres (18,086 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $194,500 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,084 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 4643-102-02003 |
| Primary APN | 4643-102-02003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,105 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,086 sqft (0.415 acres) |
| Garage Area | 853 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 378 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 109188 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 728 TOPEKA AVE |
| City | LA JUNTA |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81050-2153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 1 BEST 2ND FILING B855 P452; MS# 3135 BY MIS; RCPTN-529805 BL- LT- SEC- 10 TWN- 24 RNG- 55 |
| Legal Range | 55 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Township / Civil Division | LA JUNTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4058 |
| Census Tract | 968300 |
728 Topeka Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Otero County records, as of February 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 728 TOPEKA AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 610053 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OTERO CO |
| Property Address | 728 TOPEKA AVE, LA JUNTA, CO 81050-2153 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 647482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 647482 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 728 Topeka Ave was $1,084.
Source: Otero County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $1,084.00 | $15,428 | $246,852 |
| 2023 | $1,214.00 (+23.63%) | $18,233 (+25.12%) Land $1,212 Building $17,021 | $327,127 Land $18,088 Building $309,039 |
| 2022 | $982.00 | $14,572 Land $1,257 Building $13,315 | |
| 2021 | $209,675 Land $18,088 Building $191,587 |
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 has no flood map on file for 728 Topeka Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1992 · rainfall accumulation |
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 728 Topeka 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 63% of the US · lower than 80% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SECOM Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Viaero Wireless.
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