Flathead County property record for 261 Bench Run, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,274 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.531 acres (23,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,693 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R871770 |
| Primary APN | R871770 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,274 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,130 sqft (0.531 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Deck Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 0000508781 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 BENCH RUN |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-3979 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BENCHES, S16, T30 N, R20 W, LOT 24 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENCHES |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BAD ROCK-COLUMBIA HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 BENCH RUN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3979 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20231189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 BENCH RUN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3979 |
| Document Number | 202300001189 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300001189 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 261 BENCH RUN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3979 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 BENCH RUN, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3979 |
| Document Number | 202300001188 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300001188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 MERIDIAN CT, KALISPELL, MT 59901-4207 |
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 | $2,693.00 (-43.38%) | $688,300 (+12.61%) | |
| 2025 | $688,300 (+12.61%) Land $153,179 Building $535,121 | ||
| 2023 | $4,756.00 | $611,200 | $611,200 Land $102,249 Building $508,951 |
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 | High above 72% of the US · above 53% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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