821 E 3rd St, Cortez, CO 81321 Property Records

Montezuma County property record for 821 E 3rd St, Cortez, CO 81321 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Square Footage1,116 sqft Total Area
Lot Size9,365 sqft (0.215 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$189,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,290.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR008877
Alternative APN
  • 561125307005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area1,116 sqft Total Area
Basement Area910 sqft Basement
Finished Basement910 sqft Finished
Stories1 Stories
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionShed Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area9,365 sqft (0.215 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR008877
Street Address821 E 3RD ST
CityCORTEZ
StateCO
Zip81321-3917
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUBDIVISION: MCBRIDE ADDITION #2 LOT: 5 BLOCK: 3 B277 P367
Legal SubdivisionMCBRIDE ADDITION #2
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Minor Civil DivisionCORTEZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1016
Census Tract969400

Owner

Source: Montezuma County records · APN R008877

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address821 E 3RD ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3917
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 26, 2001
Deed Doc Number2021636860
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMONTEZUMA CO
Recording DateApr 29, 2021
Property Address821 E 3RD ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3917
Document Number0000636860
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 63
Instrument DateApr 29, 2021
Instrument636860
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2023
Title CompanyCOLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$18.90
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address821 E 3RD ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-3917

Mortgage

Document Number0000636861
DateApr 29, 2021
Instrument636861
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCING CORP
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number0000636862
DateApr 29, 2021
Instrument636862
Lender
NameCOLORADO HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressDENVER, CO 80202
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Montezuma County records · Assessment roll updated March 24, 2026 · Last verified August 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$1,290.00 (+22.16%)$25,568 (+24.39%) Land $1,941 Building $23,627$321,214 (+24.39%) Land $24,388 Building $296,826
2024$1,056.00 (+9.89%)$20,555 (-17.56%) Land $2,696 Building $17,859$258,229 (-17.56%) Land $33,870 Building $224,359
2023$961.00 (+15.5%)$24,933 (+44.79%) Land $3,270 Building $21,663$313,229 (+44.78%) Land $41,084 Building $272,145
2022$832.00$17,220 Land $1,493 Building $15,727$216,341 Land $18,760 Building $197,581

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