Lake County property record for 605 5th St W, Polson, MT 59860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 963 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,886 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R159866 |
| Primary APN | R159866 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 819 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 304 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Lean-To | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000008624 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 605 5TH ST W |
| City | POLSON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59860-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | RIVERSIDE ADD (POLSON), S04, T22 N, R20 W, BLOCK 005, LOT 010, S 10 FT LT 11 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE ADD (POLSON) |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATHEAD RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 940307 |
605 5th St W is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 5TH ST W, POLSON, MT 59860-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019574424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000633533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 605 5TH ST W, POLSON, MT 59860-2610 |
| Document Number | 574424 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 574424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41833 MELITA ISLAND RD, POLSON, MT 59860-7685 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 605 5th St W was $2,886, up 94.1% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Municipality | Polson City |
| Elementary School District | Polson Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Polson High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,886.00 (+94.08%) | $293,900 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,487.00 | $293,900 | $293,900 Land $65,000 Building $228,900 |
| 2023 | $1,684.00 | $198,600 | $198,600 Land $37,480 Building $161,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 5th St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 605 5th St W 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF POLSON serves 5,300 people · EPA ID MT0000308 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 369 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 |
| Western Montana CommunityTel Fiber | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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