Missoula County property record for 438 S 5th St E, Missoula, MT 59801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,971 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0457878 |
| Primary APN | R0457878 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0001185207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 S 5TH ST E |
| City | MISSOULA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59801-2820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | MONTANA ADDITION, S22, T13 N, R19 W, BLOCK 14, LOT 20, & W2 OF 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTANA ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MISSOULA MT |
| Township / Civil Division | MISSOULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
438 S 5th St E is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Missoula County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4314 S MADELIA ST, SPOKANE, WA 99203-4325 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLUMBIA STATE BANK |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110073 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1054 / 3 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MISSOULA MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 438 S 5TH ST E, MISSOULA, MT 59801-2820 |
| Document Number | 0010540003 |
| Book / Page | 1054 / 3 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202110073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4314 S MADELIA ST, SPOKANE, WA 99203-4325 |
| Document Number | 0202110074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202110074 |
| Name | COLUMBIA STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MISSOULA MT |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 438 S 5TH ST E, MISSOULA, MT 59801-2820 |
| Document Number | 0010081244 |
| Book / Page | 001008 / 001244 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 438 S 5TH ST E MISSOULA MT 598012820, MISSOULA, MT 59801-2820 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 S 5th St E was $4,971, down 14.4% from the year before.
Source: Missoula County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Missoula County |
| Municipality | Missoula City |
| Secondary School District | Missoula High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Missoula Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $552,400 (-) Land $241,098 Building $311,302 | $552,400 (-) Land $241,098 Building $311,302 | |
| 2025 | $4,971.00 (-14.38%) | $552,400 Land $241,098 Building $311,302 | $552,400 Land $241,098 Building $311,302 |
| 2024 | $5,806.00 (+6.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,472.00 | $453,200 | $453,200 Land $210,210 Building $242,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 S 5th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 9, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 438 S 5th St E is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | MISSOULA WATER serves 68,200 people · EPA ID MT0000294 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 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 |
| CIS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative, Western Montana CommunityTel.
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