Cascade County property record for 500 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 38,028 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,193 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R029507 |
| Primary APN | R029507 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 38,028 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 14,640 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 23,388 sqft |
| Basement Area | 15,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 15,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Canopy | 836 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000189700 |
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| Street Address | 500 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | GREAT FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59401-3118 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | GREAT FALLS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S12, T20 N, R03 E, BLOCK 363, LOT 001, LTS 1-2 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREAT FALLS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 363 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | GREAT FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Great Falls Railroad Historic District listed 1993 · 53 contributing resources · NRIS 93000038 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 504 CENTRAL AVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401-3118 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| Municipality | Great Falls City |
| Elementary School District | Great Falls Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Great Falls High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,193.00 (-33.72%) | $778,500 (-) | |
| 2025 | $13,870.00 (+7.07%) | $778,500 (+1.21%) | $778,500 (+1.21%) Land $90,000 Building $688,500 |
| 2023 | $12,954.00 | $769,200 | $769,200 Land $96,750 Building $672,450 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF GREAT FALLS serves 60,000 people · EPA ID MT0000525 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 351 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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