Character, charm and history abound in this lovely home. Home is registered with the Official Designation to the City Register of Historic Structures, Sites and Districts. Turn of the century 3B2Ba home on historic Montezuma Ave! Walk in the front door and you momentarily step back in time! Large updated kitchen has lots of natural light, recessed lighting, and plenty of kitchen cabinets. Pull out drawers in pantry cabinet, and island. Kitchen dining area w/picture window looking out onto mature landscaping on side yard. Plus an additional dining room for special occasions. Large living room on the front of the home plus a separate den/additional living room, adjacent to the kitchen, with a gas stove for those cold winters. Lots of storage. So much character in this one of a kind home! Nicely landscaped yard with mature trees, plants. 2 car carport and garage that is used for storage, along with workshop w/ electric. Historical significance, too! This home had been the 1st school built in Montezuma County, built in 1902. It is registered in the Official Designation in the City Register of Historic Structures, Sites and Districts.
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$470,000
23 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
3beds
2,618sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1902
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesNicely landscaped yardMature landscapingGas stoveLots of storageLarge updated kitchenKitchen dining area
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 09:27pm
Listed by:
Dawn Utrup 970-570-3110,
Just Real Estate, LLC
Source: CREN,MLS#: 815352
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Metal, Storm Window(s), Vinyl, Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Den/Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,618
- Total interior livable area: 2,618 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,618
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop, Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 561126241003
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Stone, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cortez Original
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cortez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $317,454
- Annual tax amount: $1,386
- Date on market: 6/28/2024
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,989/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2025 | Price change | $470,000-2.1%$180/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $480,000-3.8%$183/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Price change | $499,000-5%$191/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$201/sqft |
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| 6/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000+554.8%$210/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $890 +9.9% | $21,270 |
| 2023 | $810 +18% | $21,270 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $686 | $19,130 -2.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,567/mo
Principal & interest
$2284
Home insurance
$165
Property taxes
$118
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81321
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kemper Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Cortez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Montezuma-Cortez High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kemper K-5
- Middle: Cortez 6-8
- High: Montezuma-Cortez 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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