$319,000
UNDER CONTRACT

228 E 3rd Ave N Columbus, MT 59019

Estimated payment $1,962/month

Total Views 2,261
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,464 Sq Ft
$129 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Front Porch
  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

Spacious, well-built home with major updates and tons of sweat equity potential. Big-ticket items are done—new furnace, A/C with humidifier, roof, siding, windows, and appliances. Just needs some paint, wood floor refinishing, and basement flooring to shine. Layout is roomy and family-friendly with a dry, waterproofed basement ready for finishing. Enjoy a private fenced backyard, breezeway, and garage with storage or workshop space. Ideal for handy buyers or first-time homeowners ready to build instant equity. Prime location: block to city park/pool, 1 block to high school, 2 blocks to elementary, 4 blocks to grocery store. Quick close available—move in before summer’s out!

Last Listed By

Laurie Haugen

Montana Realty Company Rue & Associates Brokerage Phone: 406-446-4744 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,464 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Columbus Elementary And Middle School
  • Columbus High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Co-Op Water

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • 10,498 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Nortons First Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 30006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,143

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Attribution Contact: 406-446-4744
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.241
  • NAV29_Unit_1_Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • MLS Status: Contingent
  • Subdivision Name: NORTONS FIRST ADD
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1444.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Disclosures: Disclosure on File
  • Construction Type: Steel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Schools

  • Elementary School: Columbus
  • High School: Columbus
  • Middle Or Junior School: Columbus

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 30006
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10498.0
  • Zoning Description: Other

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2143.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,143 $271,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,080 $271,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,843 $224,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,856 $224,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,596 $188,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,686 $188,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,457 $175,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,441 $175,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,326 $157,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,283 $157,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,094 $73,511 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $319,000 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Billings Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $113,000 No Value Available
Closed $26,000 No Value Available
Closed $118,320 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Billings Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 352849

Billings Multiple Listing Service

APN: 32-0814-21-4-25-03-0000