Chouteau County property record for 1209 12th St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $924 (2025) |
| APN | R1913504 |
| Primary APN | R1913504 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000013241 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1209 12TH ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8984 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | S23, T24 N, R08 E, AMD PLAT FORT BENTON ORIGINAL LT A PLAT #51 LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2084 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 223, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 1981 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 1981 |
| 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 | $84,700 (-) Land $27,046 Building $57,654 | $84,700 (-) Land $27,046 Building $57,654 | |
| 2025 | $924.00 (-31.66%) | $84,700 (-13.48%) | $84,700 (-13.48%) Land $27,046 Building $57,654 |
| 2023 | $1,352.00 | $97,900 | $97,900 Land $24,006 Building $73,894 |
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 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FORT BENTON serves 1,500 people · EPA ID MT0000216 |
|---|---|
| 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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