Flathead County property record for 126 3rd Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,899 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0768688 |
| Primary APN | R0768688 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000495195 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 3RD AVE E |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-3308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA FALLS, S08, T30 N, R20 W, BLOCK 2, LOT 9, LOT 8 S2, ASSR# 0000495195 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 203 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 7, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 3RD AVE E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201500020707 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Municipality | Columbia Falls City |
| Elementary School District | Columbia Falls Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Columbia Falls High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,899.00 | $297,700 | $297,700 Land $89,844 Building $207,856 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1997–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 75% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 COLUMBIA FALLS serves 4,450 people · EPA ID MT0000181 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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