Flathead County property record for 976 Vans Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.587 acres (25,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,501 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0755382 |
| Primary APN | R0755382 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 25,570 sqft (0.587 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000129150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 976 VANS AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59912-3202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VANS RIVERSIDE LOTS, S09, T30 N, R20 W, LOT 012, VANS RIVERSIDE LOTS 12 E 85' VANS RIVERSIDE LOTS 6-7 PT TR 1K IN LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | VANS RIVERSIDE LOTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 203 |
976 Vans Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Flathead County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 BETHANY ST, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-4499 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 202621026 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 976 VANS AVE, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3202 |
| Document Number | 0000021025 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 30 BETHANY ST, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-4499 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 976 VANS AVE, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-3202 |
| Document Number | 0000021026 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 30 BETHANY ST, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-4499 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 976 Vans Ave was $2,501.
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 | $2,501.00 | $521,000 | |
| 2025 | $521,000 Land $154,906 Building $366,094 | ||
| 2023 | $4,408.00 | $452,600 | $452,600 Land $132,787 Building $319,813 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 976 Vans Ave 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 976 Vans Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 67% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 162 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 |
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