Cascade County property record for 8 Buffalo Dr, Great Falls, MT 59404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,913 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 10.3 acres (449,539 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $605,400 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,349 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | R0238236 |
| Primary APN | R0238236 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,913 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,445 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 449,539 sqft (10.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 974 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 2,400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0002521000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BUFFALO DR |
| City | GREAT FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59404-6421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S35, T20 N, R03 E, AM PL 11-02, PARCEL N/A, IN NE4SW4 MK 42AA |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE M & M SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 42A |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | GREAT FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 2302 |
8 Buffalo Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BUFFALO DR, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019371595 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000439880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Property Address | 8 BUFFALO DR, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000402721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | R0402721 |
| Name | UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 BUFFALO DR, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6421 |
| Document Number | 00R0371595 |
| Map Reference | PL P2002-0000011 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | R0371595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8 BUFFALO DR, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6421 |
| Document Number | 00R0371596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | R0371596 |
| Name | UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000371597 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | R0371597 |
| Name | EMBARK FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GREAT FALLS, MT 59403 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 BUFFALO DR, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6421 |
| Document Number | 0000372061 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 372061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8 BUFFALO DR GREAT FALLS MT 594046421, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6421 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Buffalo Dr was $4,349, down 16.6% from the year before.
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| 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 | $4,349.00 (-16.56%) | $882,700 (-) | |
| 2025 | $5,212.00 | $882,700 | $882,700 Land $138,612 Building $744,088 |
| 2023 | $5,847.00 | $765,600 | $765,600 Land $105,496 Building $660,104 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Buffalo Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 8 Buffalo Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 83% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Konceptio Data Services Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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