Stillwater County property record for 343 5th St N, Columbus, MT 59019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,482 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R32864 |
| Primary APN | R32864 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000030061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 343 5TH ST N |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59019-7147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | NORTONS FIRST ADD (COLUMBUS), S22, T02 S, R20 E, BLOCK 10, LOT 10 - 11, 7000 SQUARE FEET |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTONS FIRST ADD (COLUMBUS) |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | STILLWATER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3047 |
| Census Tract | 966400 |
343 5th St N is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Stillwater County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1357, COLUMBUS, MT 59019-1357 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007333592 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 343 5th St N was $1,482, down 1.2% from the year before.
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 | $1,482.00 (-1.2%) | $288,700 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,500.00 | $288,700 | $288,700 Land $60,990 Building $227,710 |
| 2023 | $1,878.00 | $238,700 | $238,700 Land $45,572 Building $193,128 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 343 5th St N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 343 5th St N is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 255 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 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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