Flathead County property record for 253 Steele Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,505 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,195 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R864388 |
| Primary APN | R864388 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,505 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 0000016445 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 STEELE DR |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-9186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEELES ADD COL HGTS, S15, T30 N, R20 W, BLOCK 3, LOT 6 - 7, CS 21783 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEELES ADD COL HGTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BAD ROCK-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 STEELE DR, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-9186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,195.00 (+31.86%) | $624,871 (+100.69%) | |
| 2025 | $624,871 (+100.69%) Land $147,161 Building $477,710 | ||
| 2023 | $2,423.00 | $311,355 | $311,355 Land $79,465 Building $231,890 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 63% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | FLATHEAD COUNTY WATER DIST 101 private · serves 210 people · EPA ID MT0000184 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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