Cascade County property record for 309 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 12,925 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,832 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R028656 |
| Primary APN | R028656 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 12,925 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,935 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 6,125 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 6,125 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 6,125 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Baked Enamel |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Canopy | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000160650 |
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| Street Address | 309 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | GREAT FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59401-3113 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | GREAT FALLS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S12, T20 N, R03 E, BLOCK 314, LOT 012 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREAT FALLS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 314 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | GREAT FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Great Falls Central Business Historic District listed 2004 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 04000374 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
309 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1003 2ND AVE NW, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-2355 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024464019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 309 CENTRAL AVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401-3113 |
| Document Number | 00R0453040 |
| Map Reference | DOC R2086498 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | R0453040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | HELENA ABSTRACT AND TITLE, HELENA ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1003 2ND AVE NW, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-2355 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Central Ave was $8,832, down 31.4% from the year before.
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| Municipality | Great Falls City |
| Elementary School District | Great Falls Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Great Falls High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,832.00 (-31.35%) | $747,900 (-8.97%) | |
| 2025 | $12,866.00 | $821,600 | $747,900 Land $136,500 Building $611,400 |
| 2023 | $8,247.00 | $487,620 | $487,620 Land $77,250 Building $410,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 309 Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF GREAT FALLS serves 60,000 people · EPA ID MT0000525 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2019 |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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