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Last sold for $480,000 on Aug 23, 2005

4 E EMPIRE ST

CORTEZ, CO 81321
0
Baths
6.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Aug 23, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,412 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,903 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,903
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,823
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,942

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyMontezuma
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.90

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Kemper Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Montezuma-Cortez Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Montezuma-Cortez High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1

Neighborhood · ZIP 81321These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,111
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,878
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,721
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.81%

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How this home compares

4 E Empire St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Cortez 81321

How it measures up in Cortez 81321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cortez 81321.

Lot size6.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

How 4 E Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCortez 81321Montezuma County
Lot sizebigger than6.9 ac86% of homes75% of homes

About 4 E Empire St

When did 4 E Empire St, Cortez, CO last sell?

4 E Empire St, Cortez, CO last sold on Aug 23, 2005 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 4 E Empire St, Cortez, CO?

4 E Empire St, Cortez, CO is assigned to Kemper Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Montezuma-Cortez Middle School (middle), rated C; Montezuma-Cortez High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 4 E Empire St, Cortez, CO?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 E Empire St, Cortez, CO was $2,412. The county assessed it at $42,903.

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