$825,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2024
Last list price

521 Columbia Ave Whitefish, MT 59937

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,406 Sq Ft
5,837 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$587 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Airport or Runway
  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Whitefish Middle School Rated A
  • Cabana
  • 5-minute walk to Kate Patterson Park

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to this beautifully updated cottage style home in the coveted Avenues neighborhood of Whitefish. With over 1400sqft of single level living this home boasts 3 generous bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, coved and smooth ceilings, cozy gas fireplace and much more. The covered entry welcomes you home into the large living room with dining room and remodeled kitchen including stainless steel appliances just beyond. Large backyard with huge covered patio, old growth trees surrounding and a lush grassy lawn. Single car oversized garage plus driveway for off street parking. Alley access also provides 50ft of parking for all your toys and RV’s. Newer windows, water heater, fully ducted furnace and freshly painted exterior. Walking distance to downtown and everything Whitefish has to offer. Don’t miss this one! For more information, call Dean Lihou at 406-407-1343 or your real estate professional.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dean Lihou

Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Whitefish License #RRE-RBS-LIC-71346 Listed on: 05/08/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Elisabeth McGavin

Revel Real Estate, Inc License #RRE-RBS-LIC-14261

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,837 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,406 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Coffered Ceiling

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Cabana
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07429236177030000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Avenues Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Airport or Runway

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,471

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Directions: On Columbia Ave between 5th and 6th.
  • Listing I D: 30025910
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.134
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: Avenues
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Sump Pump, Storage Space
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Main Level Primary, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1406.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Cabana
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Park, Airport/Runway, Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5837.0
  • Parcel #: 07429236177030000
  • Zoning Description: 1
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3470.8

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2024
Closed on
Jun 12, 2024
Sold by
Baugues Susan Leslie
Bought by
Riley Jones Irrevocable Gst Trust and Jones
Seller's Agent
Dean Lihou
Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Whitefish
Buyer's Agent
Elisabeth McGavin
Revel Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.03%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,078,195

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$278,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2015
Closed on
Nov 16, 2015
Sold by
Gatton David and Gatton Amy
Bought by
Baugues Susan Leslie
Seller's Agent
Mike Anderson
National Parks Realty - Whitefish
Buyer's Agent
Courtland Chelmo
National Parks Realty - Whitefish
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2013
Closed on
Oct 22, 2013
Sold by
The Estate Of Sherri Dee Benson
Bought by
Gatton David and Gatton Amy
Seller's Agent
Mike Anderson
National Parks Realty - Whitefish
Buyer's Agent
Mike Anderson
National Parks Realty - Whitefish
List Price
$168,000
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.77%
Original Mortgage
$133,500
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Insured Titles
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $133,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Sold -- -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Sale $825,000 +195.7% $587 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Sold -- -- --
11/06/2015 11/06/15 For Sale $279,000 +66.1% $134 / Sq Ft
10/23/2013 10/23/13 Sold -- -- --
09/19/2013 09/19/13 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2013 09/18/13 For Sale $168,000 -- $135 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $3,081 $615,600 $0 $0
2023 $4,228 $615,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,468 $346,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,864 $346,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,729 $306,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,923 $306,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,573 $262,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,121 $262,200 $0 $0
2016 $2,273 $186,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,780 $186,400 $0 $0
2014 $1,743 $109,339 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30025910

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 07-4292-36-1-77-03-0000