Ravalli County property record for 444 Cole Ave, Darby, MT 59829
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,618 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $261,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,856 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1347001 |
| Primary APN | R1347001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,618 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,618 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Lean-To | 192 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0001100000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 444 COLE AVE |
| City | DARBY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59829-9548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S10, T03 N, R21 W, ACRES 3, IN NWSE INDEX 53 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Township / Civil Division | DARBY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
444 Cole Ave is held in a trust since August 2017.
Source: Ravalli County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2663 NIDO WAY, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-4024 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 444 Cole Ave was $3,856, up 150.2% from the year before.
Source: Ravalli County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Ravalli County |
| Unified School District | Darby K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,856.00 (+150.23%) | $519,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,541.00 | $519,800 | $519,800 Land $140,700 Building $379,100 |
| 2023 | $2,443.00 | $449,500 | $449,500 Land $111,900 Building $337,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 Cole Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 444 Cole Ave is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 92% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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