Sanders County property record for 17 Benson Ln, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.53 acres (197,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $162,500 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,472 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R351963 |
| Primary APN | R351963 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 197,327 sqft (4.53 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 860 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000001739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BENSON LN |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SOUTH PLAINS ADD (PLAINS), S34, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 00B, LOT 004 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PLAINS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1509, PLAINS, MT 59859-1509 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007271691 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1 / 59242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001/59242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,472.00 (+149.07%) | $156,018 (-) | |
| 2025 | $591.00 (-17.8%) | $156,018 (+28.8%) | $156,018 (+28.8%) Land $112,138 Building $43,880 |
| 2023 | $719.00 | $121,133 | $121,133 Land $84,023 Building $37,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · Severe Storms And 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 71% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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