Ravalli County property record for 488 Cole Ave, Darby, MT 59829
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (444,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $461 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1347120 |
| Primary APN | R1347120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 221 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 444,748 sqft (10.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0001103710 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 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 10.21, IN NESW INDEX 86 CS #4038 PARCEL B-2 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Township / Civil Division | DARBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1125 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Ravalli County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1021, DARBY, MT 59829-1021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $461.00 (-66.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $479,500 (+15.82%) | |
| 2025 | $479,500 (+15.82%) Land $270,480 Building $209,020 | ||
| 2023 | $1,380.00 | $414,000 | $414,000 Land $181,116 Building $232,884 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1997–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2021 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 93% of the US · above 95% 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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