Chouteau County property record for 1609 Franklin St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,754 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,551 (2025) |
| APN | R1913270 |
| Primary APN | R1913270 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,754 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000012440 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8975 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S23, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 022, LOTS 5 AND 6 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| 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.
1609 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 422, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Franklin St was $1,551 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $261,600 (-) Land $38,537 Building $223,063 | $261,600 (-) Land $38,537 Building $223,063 | |
| 2025 | $1,551.00 Homeowner's exemption | $261,600 | $261,600 Land $38,537 Building $223,063 |
| 2023 | $2,778.00 | $240,900 | $240,900 Land $33,152 Building $207,748 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1609 Franklin St; 4 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1609 Franklin St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 227 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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