Cascade County property record for 317 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 9,942 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,576 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R028654 |
| Primary APN | R028654 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 9,942 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,942 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 5,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| 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 |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000160550 |
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| Street Address | 317 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 010 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREAT FALLS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 314 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| 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.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 CENTRAL AVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401-3113 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005117625 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000478884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,576.00 (-27.51%) | $556,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $9,072.00 (+19.76%) | $556,800 (+30.09%) | $556,800 (+30.09%) Land $61,500 Building $495,300 |
| 2023 | $7,575.00 | $428,000 | $428,000 Land $77,250 Building $350,750 |
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 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.
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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