Cascade County property record for 1131 5th Ave, Vaughn, MT 59487
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 832 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $259,400 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | R0254356 |
| Primary APN | R0254356 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0005700300 |
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| Street Address | 1131 5TH AVE |
| City | VAUGHN |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59487-9721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | BIG SKY VISTA ADDITION (VAUGHN), S25, T21 N, R01 E, BLOCK 004, LOT 009 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 21N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG SKY VISTA ADDITION (VAUGHN) |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SUN RIVER VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Vaughn, Robert, Homestead listed 1982 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 82003160 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1131 5th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 402, BLACK EAGLE, MT 59414-0402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BELT VALLEY BANK |
| May 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BELT VALLEY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020387804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00R0136517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Property Address | 1131 5TH AVE, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9721 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | HELENA ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00R0403451 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | R0403451 |
| Name | BELT VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELT, MT 59412 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1131 5TH AVE, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9721 |
| Document Number | 00R0387804 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | R0387804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1131 5TH AVE, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9721 |
| Document Number | 00R0387805 |
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| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | R0387805 |
| Name | BELT VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1131 5th Ave was $3,468, up 102.9% from the year before.
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| Elementary School District | Vaughn Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Simms High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,468.00 (+102.93%) | $284,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,709.00 | $284,600 | $284,600 Land $35,680 Building $248,920 |
| 2023 | $2,327.00 | $263,800 | $263,800 Land $29,840 Building $233,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1131 5th Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1981–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1131 5th Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 86% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER serves 585 people · EPA ID MT0000352 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Konceptio Data Services Fixed Wireless | 45 / 18 |
| Montana Internet Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
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