Cascade County property record for 5 1st St, Vaughn, MT 59487
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 7.34 acres (320,035 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,651 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R0254282 |
| Primary APN | R0254282 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 320,035 sqft (7.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0005691800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 1ST ST |
| City | VAUGHN |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59487-9752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | VAUGHN ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S24, T21 N, R01 E, BLOCK 004, LOT 001, 4132-4459 LTS 1-5 BLK 4 VTO, TR A, COS #4459, IN E2NE MK 8, |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 21N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAUGHN ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SUN RIVER VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
5 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 1ST ST, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021420644 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00R0164519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 1st St was $1,651, down 16% from the year before.
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| Elementary School District | Vaughn Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Simms High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,651.00 (-15.98%) | $338,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,965.00 | $338,800 | $338,800 Land $54,480 Building $284,320 |
| 2023 | $2,472.00 | $283,600 | $283,600 Land $43,682 Building $239,918 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 1st St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1981–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · river or lake 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 5 1st St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 87% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER serves 585 people · EPA ID MT0000352 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Konceptio Data Services Fixed Wireless | 45 / 18 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Montana Internet Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
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