Flathead County property record for 520 Columbia Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $532,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,453 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0739658 |
| Primary APN | R0739658 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 940 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000001600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | WHITEFISH |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59937-2738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | WFSH LAND CO ADD 1, S36, T31 N, R22 W, BLOCK 3, LOT 3, ASSR #0000001600 |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 31N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | WFSH LAND CO ADD 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
520 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 COLUMBIA AVE, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-2738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STOCKMAN BANK OF MONTANA |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GLACIER BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20244714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 520 COLUMBIA AVE, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-2738 |
| Document Number | 202400004714 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202400004714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 785 NORTHWOODS DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-8159 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 COLUMBIA AVE, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-2738 |
| Document Number | 202400004715 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202400004715 |
| Name | STOCKMAN BANK OF MONTANA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 520 COLUMBIA AVE, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-2738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201900025557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900025557 |
| Name | GLACIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Columbia Ave was $1,453.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Municipality | Whitefish City |
| Elementary School District | Whitefish Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whitefish High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,453.00 | $500,000 | |
| 2025 | $500,000 Land $330,973 Building $169,027 | ||
| 2023 | $3,799.00 | $553,200 | $553,200 Land $204,965 Building $348,235 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Columbia 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 | 1 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 520 Columbia Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 482 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Vero Fiber, Western Montana CommunityTel.
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