Flathead County property record for 533 1st Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,124 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,693 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0795104 |
| Primary APN | R0795104 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000975245 |
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| Street Address | 533 1ST AVE E |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA FALLS, S08, T30 N, R20 W, BLOCK 35, LOT 5, ASSR# 0000975245 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 203 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1364, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-1364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201220054 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017879 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,693.00 (-11.97%) | $447,200 (+45.34%) | $447,200 (+45.34%) Land $188,313 Building $258,887 |
| 2023 | $4,195.00 | $307,700 | $307,700 Land $98,000 Building $209,700 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 86% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Bullitt Communications, CenturyLink, Vero Fiber.
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