Flathead County property record for 157 Bench Run, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,372 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,041 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,869 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R871757 |
| Primary APN | R871757 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,372 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,372 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,041 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Garage Area | 860 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 0000508768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 BENCH RUN |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-3981 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BENCHES, S16, T30 N, R20 W, LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENCHES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BAD ROCK-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
157 Bench Run is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 BENCH RUN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3981 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20254151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Bench Run was $2,869, up 53.9% from the year before.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,869.00 (+53.92%) | $724,500 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $724,500 | $724,500 Land $152,438 Building $572,062 |
| 2023 | $773.00 | $99,443 | $99,443 Land $99,443 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Bench Run in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding |
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 157 Bench Run is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 51% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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