Chouteau County property record for 1012 River St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,148 (2025) |
| APN | R1913294 |
| Primary APN | R1913294 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000012558 |
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| Street Address | 1012 RIVER ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8898 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 004, 10' LT 13, ALL LT 14 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Benton listed 1966 · National Historic Landmark (designated 1961) · NRIS 66000431 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 901, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 20, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 1993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Chouteau County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Municipality | Fort Benton City |
| Elementary School District | Fort Benton Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fort Benton High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $390,400 (+2.55%) Land $53,310 Building $337,090 | $390,400 (+2.55%) Land $53,310 Building $337,090 | |
| 2025 | $3,148.00 (+41.74%) | $380,700 (+133.29%) | $380,700 (+133.29%) Land $43,020 Building $337,680 |
| 2023 | $2,221.00 | $163,190 | $163,190 Land $28,530 Building $134,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 FORT BENTON serves 1,500 people · EPA ID MT0000216 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.61 mg/L (2020) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
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