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Name: Gulf Shores Realty
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Cortez

Cortez is a historic fishing village on the waterfront that feels authentic and unpolished. The community blends vintage Florida cottages with new construction, all with maritime roots. Residents enjoy fresh seafood shacks, boatyards, and panoramic bay views. Preservation efforts protect the village’s character and heritage. Listings range from quaint condos to deep‑water estate homes with private docks. Buyers seeking a real working‑waterfront community with true coastal character will find Cortez deeply appealing.

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Average Sale Price (180 days)
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In the past 180 days there have been 0 home sales in the area.

Condos:
$500,000 to $900,000

Homes and Cottages:
$650,000 to $1,200,000 

Estates:
$1,200,000 to $2,500,000

Waterfront / Deep‑Water Access:
$900,000 to $3,500,000

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Schools In The Area

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Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 Public KG-5
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 Public 6-8
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11 Website
Southwest Open Charter School 970-565-1150 Public 9-12
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 Public KG-5
Mesa Elementary School 970-565-3858 Public KG-5
Kemper Elementary School 970-565-3737 Public KG-5
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 Private KG-8 Website
Beech Street Preschool 970-565-3372 Public PK-PK Website
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 Public KG-8 Website
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11 Website
Battle Rock Charter School 970-565-3237 Public KG-6 Website
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 Public KG-5
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 Public 6-8
Mesa Elementary School 970-565-3858 Public KG-5
Kemper Elementary School 970-565-3737 Public KG-5
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 Private KG-8 Website
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 Public KG-8 Website
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11 Website
Battle Rock Charter School 970-565-3237 Public KG-6 Website
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 Public 6-8
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11 Website
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 Private KG-8 Website
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 Public KG-8 Website
Southwest Open Charter School 970-565-1150 Public 9-12
Montezuma-Cortez High School 970-565-3722 Public 9-12
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11 Website

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