Welcome to 723 Birch Drive, a beautifully rebuilt from the foundation up in 2025 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Cortez. This home offers an inviting open-concept kitchen and dining area that flows into a comfortable den/living room with sliding door to back covered patio and yard. The exceptionally spacious laundry room provides abundant storage and exciting potential for conversion into a second bathroom. The main water line is easily accessible. One mini split for heating and cooling is enough for this family but all rooms including bathroom have hookups for it. All Wall treatments are removable if a Buyer wanted to add their own touches Additional features include an attached one-car garage with loft storage, mature shade trees, new peach,apple and cherry trees, roses, tulips, lavender bushes, red fire bushes, grapes, raspberries, a fenced garden area, and a fully fenced backyard with plenty of room to relax, garden, or entertain. Parque de Vida is directly across the street, placing recreation and community amenities close at hand. Nearby destinations include the Cortez Public Library, pickleball courts, outdoor swimming pool, Cortez Recreation Center, Kemper Elementary School, shopping, and dining. Located in Southwest Colorado, where the desert meets the mountains, this property provides convenient access to the outdoor Colorado lifestyle. Enjoy hunting, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, boating, and year-round exploration throughout the surrounding region. This move-in-ready Cortez home combines a central location, thoughtful updates, outdoor space, and future potential—all in one appealing property.
Active
$310,000
723 Birch Drive, Cortez, CO 81321
3beds
1,510sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1964
6,838 Square Feet Lot
$302,500 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature shade treesFenced garden area
- 21 days
- 452
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Elecia Bellmire C:970-739-7785,
Stacked Real Estate Professionals
Source: CREN,MLS#: 837928
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,510
- Total interior livable area: 1,510 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,838 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 561126101009
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kemper
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cortez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,693
- Annual tax amount: $1,187
- Date on market: 8/8/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$302,500
$287,000 - $318,000
$1,740/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000+74.2%$205/sqft |
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| 1/11/2019 | Sold | $178,000-1.1%$118/sqft |
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| 12/1/2018 | Pending sale | $180,000$119/sqft |
Source: Southwest Realty #751603 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $180,000+24.1%$119/sqft |
Source: Southwest Realty #751603 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2015 | Sold | $145,000$96/sqft |
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| 3/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $145,000$96/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Mesa Verde Realty #703245 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 3/25/2014 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $752 +9.9% | $12,310 |
| 2023 | $684 +2.7% | $12,310 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $666 | $11,820 -2.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $12,170 +11.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $10,910 -11.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $12,340 +19.2% |
| 2016 | $595 | $10,350 -93.1% |
| 2015 | $595 | $150,630 +1355.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $10,350 |
| 2013 | -- | $10,350 -17.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,560 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,560 |
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Neighborhood: 81321
Nearby schools
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.





