Lake County property record for 1200 5th St W, Polson, MT 59860
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 7.43 acres (323,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,127 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R159195 |
| Primary APN | R159195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,035 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 323,651 sqft (7.43 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000008035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1200 5TH ST W |
| City | POLSON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59860-3401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | S09, T22 N, R20 W, C.O.S. 7189, ACRES 7.43, TR A |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY #7189-RT |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATHEAD RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 940307 |
1200 5th St W, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 5TH ST W, POLSON, MT 59860-3401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026636606 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000638902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1200 5TH ST W, POLSON, MT 59860-3401 |
| Document Number | 0000638902 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026638902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50300 US HIGHWAY 93, POLSON, MT 59860-7058 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1200 5th St W was $2,127, up 94.4% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Municipality | Polson City |
| Elementary School District | Polson Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Polson High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,127.00 (+94.42%) | $188,413 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,094.00 | $188,413 | $188,413 Land $176,943 Building $11,470 |
| 2023 | $1,374.00 | $147,658 | $147,658 Land $137,818 Building $9,840 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1200 5th St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1200 5th St W is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF POLSON serves 5,300 people · EPA ID MT0000308 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Western Montana CommunityTel Fiber | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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