Stillwater County property record for 228 N 3rd St, Columbus, MT 59019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,715 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R32936 |
| Primary APN | R32936 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000030126 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 N 3RD ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | NORTONS FIRST ADD (COLUMBUS) 002, S21, T02 S, R20 E, BLOCK 2, LOT 13 - 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTONS FIRST ADD (COLUMBUS) |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-15 |
| Jurisdiction | STILLWATER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 966400 |
Source: Stillwater County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2024
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1366, COLUMBUS, MT 59019-1366 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Stillwater County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Stillwater County |
| Municipality | Columbus Town |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,715.00 (-38.22%) | $440,200 (+24.84%) | $440,200 (+24.84%) Land $72,607 Building $367,593 |
| 2023 | $2,776.00 | $352,600 | $352,600 Land $51,676 Building $300,924 |
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 April 28, 2023 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · Severe Storm And 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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | TOWN OF COLUMBUS serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MT0000185 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 255 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 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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