Montezuma County property record for 976 Bluffs Blvd, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R014027 |
| Primary APN | R014027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
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| Account Number | R014027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 976 BLUFFS BLVD |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-4726 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: SOUTHERN BLUFFS SUB, 2ND AMD LOT: 73 PHASE 3 B727 P867 R/465237 R/466234 P/13-96 & R/473790 |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN BLUFFS SUB |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 969400 |
976 Bluffs Blvd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Montezuma County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28260 HIGHWAY 160, 45, CORTEZ, CO 81321-9363 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SPENSAR SMITH |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 16, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009561601 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Property Address | 976 BLUFFS BLVD, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000655510 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 655510 |
| Name | SPENSAR SMITH |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 50 HENRY ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 976 BLUFFS BLVD, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4726 |
| Document Number | 0000650139 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 130 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 650139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 976 BLUFFS BLVD, CORTEZ, CO 81321-4726 |
| Document Number | 0000645164 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 130 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 645164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.50 |
| 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 327, YELLOW JACKET, CO 81335-0327 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 976 Bluffs Blvd was $244, down 35.8% 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 | $244.00 (-35.79%) | $4,347 (-32.84%) Land $4,347 | $14,991 (-32.83%) Land $14,991 |
| 2024 | $380.00 (+9.83%) | $6,473 (-) Land $6,473 | $22,319 (-) Land $22,319 |
| 2023 | $346.00 (+4.85%) | $6,473 (+8.63%) Land $6,473 | $22,319 (+8.62%) Land $22,319 |
| 2022 | $330.00 | $5,959 Land $5,959 | $20,547 Land $20,547 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 976 Bluffs Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 976 Bluffs Blvd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 72% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 53 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 |
| Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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