1030 3rd Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Property Records

Flathead County property record for 1030 3rd Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details3,506 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$875,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$6,015 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Oct 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR0743223

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR0743223
Alternative APNs
  • 07-4186-17-1-02-65-0000
  • 0000004779

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,506 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area3,506 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number0000004779
Street Address1030 3RD AVE E
CityCOLUMBIA FALLS
StateMT
Zip59912
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionD & G SUB, S17, T30 N, R20 W, LOT 006
Legal Range20W
Legal Township30N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionD & G SUB
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionFLATHEAD MT
Township / Civil DivisionCOLUMBIA FALLS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1060
Census Tract203

Owner

Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address179 BRAIG LN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-8993
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 7, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
DANNY HANSEN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202036606
Last Transfer DateApr 30, 2026
Transfer Doc0000009259
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFLATHEAD MT
Recording DateMay 7, 2026
Property Address1030 3RD AVE E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3923
Document Number0000009259
Instrument DateApr 30, 2026
Instrument20269259
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address179 BRAIG LN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-8993

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFLATHEAD MT
Recording DateOct 30, 2020
Property Address1030 3RD AVE E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
Document Number202000036606
Instrument DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument202000036606
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyPREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address180 BRAIG LN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-8994

Mortgage

Document Number202000036607
DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument202000036607
Lender
NameDANNY HANSEN
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMontana
CountyFlathead County
MunicipalityColumbia Falls City
Elementary School DistrictColumbia Falls Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictColumbia Falls High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,015.00 (-1.22%)$668,300 (-)
2025$6,089.00 (-14.05%)$668,300 (+28.64%)$668,300 (+28.64%) Land $260,219 Building $408,081
2023$7,084.00$519,500$519,500 Land $153,250 Building $366,250

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1997–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 4
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding, May 1997 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 51% of the US · lower than 72% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS
serves 4,450 people · EPA ID MT0000181
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2026
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, MontanaSky Networks, Vero Fiber.

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