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870 N Dolores Rd, Cortez, CO 81321

None · Montezuma County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
1,604Sq Ft
1958Year Built
1.03Lot (acres)
2Garage
1Stories

Description

Enjoy Colorado country living on 1.03 acres with stunning views of the La Plata Mountains and world-renowned Mesa Verde National Park. This versatile property features a spacious 1,604 SF main home with three bedrooms, two baths and a fireplace, wood stove and natural gas furnace adding warmth and character to the home. If need be, you have a Reliance manual transfer switch for a generator to power furnace, refrigerator and an electrical outlet. The property also includes a 536 SF cellar, offering excellent additional storage or workspace potential. The additional 576 sq. ft. guest home has a relaxing patio which flows with the landscaping that has mature perennials, bushes, and fruit trees that creates a peaceful setting, while the pergola with cement pavers provides a wonderful space for relaxing or entertaining. Also, there is the full hookup for the recreational RV. The property offers upgraded underground utilities color coded to all three buildings for convenience and organization, plus two storage sheds, including one heated shed ideal for hobbies or workspace needs. The remodeled garage has natural gas furnace and a swamp cooler, along with an additional room in the rear of the garage complete with a sink and toilet. Attached to the back of the garage is cozy four-season porch with a wood stove and relax in the 6-person hot tub while taking in the open mountain views beyond the cedar privacy fencing that surrounds three sides of the property, creating a comfortable year-round gathering space. A horseshoe-shaped gravel driveway adds charm and easy access to this unique Southwest Colorado property that combines comfort, flexibility, and incredible scenery. All of these features at the edge of the city limits with lots of potential for family events, community gatherings, you name it as the possibilities are remarkable.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1958

Stories

1

Living Area

1,604 sq ft

Lot Size

1.03 acres

Garage Spaces

2

Zoning

Residential Single Family

MLS® Listing#

834696

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in KitchenVaulted Ceiling(s)

Appliances

DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorRangeOven

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air

Heating

BaseboardElectricForced AirNatural GasWoodWood Stove

Flooring

Laminate

Fireplace

Family RoomLiving Room

Basement

Crawl Space

Parking

Garage Door Opener

Patio

Covered

Construction

BrickMasonite

Roof

Metal

Windows

Window Coverings

Other Structures

Shed(s)Guest House

Utilities

Natural Gas Available

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

Elementary:
Kemper K-5
Middle:
Cortez 6-8
High:
Montezuma-Cortez 9-12

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$2,815

Tax year 2026

Parcel Number

560919300034

Directions

North of intersection of Main St. and Dolores Road, pass empire st on right hand side.

Affordability Calculator

$90,000

Estimated monthly payment

$2,395/mo

Principal $360,000 · Est. interest $502,232 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Cortez, CO

$392,157
Median Listing Price
76
Median Days on Market
1,837
Median Sq Ft
$233
Median Price / Sq Ft
122
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 15% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 20% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Cortez, CO.

Location

Map showing the location of 870 N Dolores Rd, Cortez, CO 81321

Points of Interest in Cortez, CO

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Nearby Schools

  • Southwest Open School

    Secondary · 0.4 mi away

  • High Desert Early Head Start

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Mesa View Head Start

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Montezuma-Cortez High School

    Secondary · 1.1 mi away

  • Children's Kiva Montessori School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Kemper Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.3 mi away

  • Lighthouse Christian Academy

    School · 1.4 mi away

  • Beech Street Preschool

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Manaugh Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Montzemuna Cortez High School

    Secondary · 2.2 mi away

  • Cortez Middle School

    Secondary · 2.2 mi away

  • Cortez Adventist Christian School

    School · 2.4 mi away

  • Mesa Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.6 mi away

  • Dolores High School

    Secondary · 8.7 mi away

  • Dolores Elementary School

    Elementary · 8.8 mi away

  • Lewis-Arriola Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.6 mi away

  • Mancos Middle School

    Secondary · 14.4 mi away

  • Mancos School District

    Secondary · 14.4 mi away

  • Mancos Elementary School

    Elementary · 14.5 mi away

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