Stillwater County property record for 228 W 1st Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $151,900 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,615 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R321460 |
| Primary APN | R321460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000030600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 W 1ST AVE N |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | HAMLETT ADD (COLUMBUS) 002, S21, T02 S, R20 E, BLOCK 2, LOT 20 - 21, & 22B COS 236065 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMLETT ADD (COLUMBUS) |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | STILLWATER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3067 |
| Census Tract | 966400 |
Source: Stillwater County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 386, COLUMBUS, MT 59019-0386 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009341875 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Stillwater County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,615.00 (-1.46%) | $314,500 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,639.00 (-21.16%) | $314,500 (+19.67%) | $314,500 (+19.67%) Land $70,485 Building $244,015 |
| 2023 | $2,079.00 | $262,800 | $262,800 Land $50,582 Building $212,218 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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