Flathead County property record for 520 4th Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $263 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0766221 |
| Primary APN | R0766221 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 205 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 205 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000422520 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 4TH AVE E |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-3503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA FALLS 303, S08, T30 N, R20 W, BLOCK 33, LOT 8, COLUMBIA FALLS TSTE AMD L7 TRACT 2, ASSR #0000422520 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 203 |
520 4th Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2008.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 4TH AVE E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 4th Ave E was $263 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Municipality | Columbia Falls City |
| Elementary School District | Columbia Falls Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Columbia Falls High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $292,600 | |
| 2025 | $292,600 Land $142,594 Building $150,006 | ||
| 2023 | $377.00 | $193,479 | $193,479 Land $86,179 Building $107,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 4th Ave 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 November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1997–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 520 4th Ave E is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 79% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 COLUMBIA FALLS serves 4,450 people · EPA ID MT0000181 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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