Stillwater County property record for 188 L E Peterson Rd, Columbus, MT 59019
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 36.3 acres (1,581,925 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,930 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | R324951 |
| Primary APN | R324951 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,404 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,581,925 sqft (36.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0001020784 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 L E PETERSON RD |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S05, T02 S, R21 E, C.O.S. 390085, PARCEL TR 1-A, ACRES 36.316 |
| Legal Range | 21E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SE4SE4S5T2SR21E MPM |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STILLWATER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PARK CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 966600 |
188 L E Peterson Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Stillwater County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1073, COLUMBUS, MT 59019-1073 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 L E Peterson Rd was $2,930, up 93.4% from the year before.
Source: Stillwater County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Stillwater County |
| Elementary School District | Columbus Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Columbus High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,930.00 (+93.4%) | $303,190 (-13.21%) | |
| 2025 | $1,515.00 | $349,326 | $303,190 Land $14,410 Building $288,780 |
| 2023 | $2,536.00 | $362,000 | $362,000 Land $26,761 Building $335,239 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 L E Peterson Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 28, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1997–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · Severe Storm And 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 188 L E Peterson Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 74% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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