537 N Elm St offers the kind of value-add opportunity investors are constantly searching for in the Cortez market. This property sits on a generous lot with alley access, mature trees, and multiple exterior structures. The location is central and convenient for those looking to be in town. The interior provides substantial square footage to work with, including a large galley kitchen, two separate living areas and multiple spaces that can be reconfigured into additional bedrooms or functional layouts. The home has solid bones and a layout that can be modernized while still offering plenty of room for value appreciation. Many original features remain, giving investors the option to restore vintage character or start fresh with a full remodel. Outside, the property includes a covered parking area, fenced yard, and outbuildings—components that can be revitalized to strengthen resale or rental appeal. The backyard’s open layout and courtyard-like areas add to the potential for creating attractive outdoor living spaces or expanding utility options.
Active
$299,000
537 N Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321
3beds
1,610sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1949
7,100 Square Feet Lot
$290,400 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesFenced yardCovered parking areaMultiple exterior structuresLarge galley kitchenMany original features
- 113 days |
- 74 |
- 4 |
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Listed by:
Aspen Groen aspengroenrealtor@gmail.com,
Aspen Groen, Independent Broker
Source: CREN,MLS#: 832560
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,610
- Total interior livable area: 1,610 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 561126207003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Slavens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cortez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,093
- Annual tax amount: $826
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
Estimated market value
$290,400
$276,000 - $305,000
$1,774/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000-8%$186/sqft |
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| 3/15/2026 | Listing removed | $325,000$202/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$202/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000$217/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418 +9.9% | $13,540 |
| 2023 | $380 +5.3% | $13,540 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $361 | $12,820 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $13,190 +23.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $10,690 -1.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $10,870 +16.8% |
| 2016 | $267 | $9,310 -92.6% |
| 2015 | $267 | $126,270 +2615.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $4,650 |
| 2013 | -- | $4,650 -58.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $11,270 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,270 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81321
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kemper Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Cortez Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Montezuma-Cortez High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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- Colorado
- Montezuma County
- Cortez
- 81321
- 537 N Elm Street







