Montrose County Colorado Property Search
To search Montrose County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Montrose County is home to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — one of the steepest, deepest, and darkest canyons in North America, where parts of the gorge get only about 33 minutes of direct sunlight a day. The county has over 26,000 tracked parcels and a median home value in the roughly $194,000–$209,000 range. Records are kept by the Montrose County Assessor in Montrose, the county seat.
Property Search
Partial info works — a last name or street name is enough.
Note: Results come from Colorado’s public GIS database and may not reflect the most recent changes. For verified records, contact the county assessor directly.
How Property Is Assessed in Montrose County
The Montrose County Assessor discovers, lists, classifies, and values all real and personal property in the county, with a full reappraisal on Colorado’s two-year cycle. The office also collects property taxes on the properties it assesses, working with the Sheriff’s Office on delinquent-tax foreclosures when needed. Montrose’s geography ranges from the city itself to orchard and farm country and up toward Black Canyon’s rim — a genuinely varied mix of residential, agricultural, and recreational land. Our guide helps with understanding Colorado property tax.
Each of the county’s 26,000-plus parcels has a unique parcel number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, building details, and tax records through the county’s EagleWeb search.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
Montrose, CO 81401
(mail: PO Box 1186)
Fax: 970-252-4559
assessor@montrosecounty.net
remotely by phone/email
Real property appeals are generally accepted in a limited 1–3 month window each year — call the Assessor’s Office and ask for a property tax appeal form.
If your appeal is denied, you can petition the County Board of Equalization.
Most Assessor functions can be handled remotely by phone or email — an in-person visit usually isn’t required.
Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), the public can inspect property records during office hours.
4 Ways to Find a Property Record
Enter a full or partial name to see ownership and assessed values for all matching parcels.
The most precise method — it’s on your tax statement or deed. Fastest and most accurate way to pull a record.
Enter the street address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Montrose, Olathe, or Nucla to browse all parcels in that area.
Cities in Montrose County
Montrose is the county seat and largest city, with several smaller farming and ranching communities nearby. Confirm exact parcel counts and tax figures with the Montrose County Treasurer.
| City / Town | Notes |
|---|---|
| Montrose (county seat) | Largest city; gateway to Black Canyon’s south rim |
| Olathe | Known for its sweet corn festival and farm country |
| Nucla | Small western-county community |
| Naturita | Small western-county community |
Exemptions & Tax Relief
Homeowners 65 or older who have owned and lived in their home for 10 consecutive years can have 50% of the first $200,000 of value exempted. Apply with the Assessor. Check Colorado senior exemption eligibility.
Veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability get the same 50% exemption on the first $200,000, regardless of age. Surviving spouses may qualify. See our disabled veteran exemption guide.
Farm and orchard land around Montrose and Olathe may qualify for agricultural classification, valued on production rather than market value.
Nearby Counties
Montrose County sits on Colorado’s Western Slope, near Black Canyon of the Gunnison. These neighbors keep their own records: