Flathead County property record for 161 1st St E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $303,100 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,245 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R07101890 |
| Primary APN | R07101890 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 656 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 151 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000981768 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 1ST ST E |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-3338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA FALLS, S08, T30 N, R20 W, BLOCK 103, LOT 2, ASSR# 0000981768 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Legal Block | 103 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 203 |
161 1st St E is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2715, KALISPELL, MT 59903-2715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WHITEFISH CU |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201830506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 161 1ST ST E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3338 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202400003750 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202400003750 |
| Name | WHITEFISH CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 1ST ST E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912 |
| Document Number | 201800030506 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800030506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2715, KALISPELL, MT 59903-2715 |
| Document Number | 201800030507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800030507 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 1st St E was $2,245.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,245.00 | $473,645 | |
| 2025 | $473,645 Land $141,375 Building $332,270 | ||
| 2023 | $3,573.00 | $366,800 | $366,800 Land $81,563 Building $285,237 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 1st St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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.
Wildfire risk around 161 1st St E is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 83% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Vero Fiber.
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