Sanders County property record for 1003 S 4th Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 6.53 acres (284,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,769 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R353040 |
| Primary APN | R353040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 284,447 sqft (6.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 289 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Lean-To | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000002139 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1003 S 4TH AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS), S27, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 031, LOT D, ACRES 6.53, PLAT D COS 3456 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1003 S 4th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1003 S 4TH AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-9330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000335428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1003 S 4th Ave was $1,769, down 11.5% from the year before.
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,769.00 (-11.46%) | $456,900 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,998.00 | $456,900 | $456,900 Land $188,938 Building $267,962 |
| 2023 | $2,713.00 | $427,500 | $427,500 Land $144,123 Building $283,377 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1003 S 4th Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 14, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1997 · Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding |
| 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 1003 S 4th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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