768 Birch Dr, Cortez, CO 81321 Property Records

Montezuma County property record for 768 Birch Dr, Cortez, CO 81321 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Square Footage1,462 sqft Total Area
Lot Size7,928 sqft (0.182 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$280,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$1,598.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR008941
Alternative APN
  • 561126102003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Building Area1,462 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,928 sqft (0.182 acres)
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR008941
Street Address768 BIRCH DR
CityCORTEZ
StateCO
Zip81321-2868
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION: KEMPER LOT: 17 BLOCK: 4 B643 P125 B644 P333 B648 P998 R/465954
Legal SubdivisionKEMPER
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Minor Civil DivisionCORTEZ
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2030
Census Tract969301

Owner

Source: Montezuma County records · APN R008941

Assessment roll updated March 24, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Owner on File
Mailing Address768 BIRCH DR, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2868
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 07, 2024Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DIRECT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on May 07, 2024
  • Deed Sale Price on May 07, 2024
Deed Doc Number2024655924
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Recording DateJul 14, 2026
Property Address768 BIRCH DR, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2868
Document Number0000667964
Instrument DateJun 08, 2026
Instrument2026667964
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address768 BIRCH DR, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2868

Mortgage

Document Number0000667964,
DateJul 14, 2026
Instrument2026667964
Lender
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term334 Months
DueMay 01, 2054
Interest
Rate6.37%
Max Rate-1%

May 2024: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Recording DateMay 07, 2024
Property Address768 BIRCH DR, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2868
Document Number0000655924
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 47
Instrument DateMay 06, 2024
Instrument655924
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$28.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address768 BIRCH DR, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2868

Mortgage

Document Number0000655925
DateMay 07, 2024
Instrument655925
Lender
NameDIRECT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 01, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Montezuma County records · Assessment roll updated March 24, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateColorado
CountyMontezuma County
MunicipalityCortez City
Unified School DistrictMontezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,598.00 (+120.72%)$22,457 (+59.38%) Land $1,642 Building $20,815$282,120 (+59.39%) Land $20,631 Building $261,489
2024$724.00 (+9.86%)$14,090 (-23.7%) Land $2,111 Building $11,979$177,001 (-23.71%) Land $26,516 Building $150,485
2023$659.00 (+3.94%)$18,467 (+40.81%) Land $2,766 Building $15,701$232,001 (+40.8%) Land $34,755 Building $197,246
2022$634.00$13,115 Land $1,263 Building $11,852$164,770 Land $15,870 Building $148,900

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