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196 SANDY RIVER WAY

COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
2
Beds
1
Baths
720 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$11,720 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,720

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.61
88
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
57
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
37
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
84
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.108 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
CountyFlathead
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
L a Muldown SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.9 mi
H
Whitefish High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Whitefish Middle 5-8B+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Whitefish Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 59912These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.190

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,684
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,000
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,984
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

196 Sandy River Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Columbia Falls 59912
  • Older than 80% of homes in Flathead County

How it measures up in Columbia Falls 59912

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia Falls 59912.

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 196 Sandy River Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia Falls 59912Flathead County
Living areabigger than720 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than197121% of homes20% of homes

About 196 Sandy River Way

How big is 196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT?

196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 720 square feet of living space.

When was 196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT built?

196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT?

196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT is assigned to L a Muldown School (elementary), rated A-; Whitefish High School (high), rated A-; Whitefish Middle 5-8 (middle), rated B+. All sit in Whitefish Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT compare to other homes in Columbia Falls 59912?

Among the 6,825 homes in Columbia Falls 59912, it is bigger than 4% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²) and it is newer than 21% of them (1971 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Sandy River Way, Columbia Falls, MT was $6. The county assessed it at $11,720.

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