Stillwater County property record for 42 Black Bear Dr, Columbus, MT 59019
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 384 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,636 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,688 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R324595 |
| Primary APN | R324595 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 871,636 sqft (20 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 49 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 0001020551 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 BLACK BEAR DR |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59019-7472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | BEAR PAW RANCH, S24, T03 S, R20 E, LOT 114, COS 260761 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR PAW RANCH |
| Legal Tract | 114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | STILLWATER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1100 |
| Census Tract | 966400 |
42 Black Bear Dr, a rural home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Stillwater County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3855 FAIRMEADOW DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-7523 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Black Bear Dr was $1,688, up 73.3% from the year before.
Source: Stillwater County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Stillwater County |
| 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 | $1,688.00 (+73.31%) | $175,175 (-) | |
| 2025 | $974.00 | $175,175 | $175,175 Land $89,755 Building $85,420 |
| 2023 | $1,186.00 | $140,407 | $140,407 Land $71,347 Building $69,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Black Bear Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2018–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 42 Black Bear Dr is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 63% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES private · serves 100 people · EPA ID MT0004376 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 28 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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