Broadwater County property record for 17 S 51 Ranch Dr, Townsend, MT 59644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 4.07 acres (177,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,938 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R853626 |
| Primary APN | R853626 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 177,289 sqft (4.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Deck Area | 35 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0007017129 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 S 51 RANCH DR |
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59644-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 380 VIEWS MINOR SUBDIVISION, S14, T07 N, R01 E, ACRES 4.07, TRACT B-2 IN SE4 COS 2-587 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | 380 VIEWS MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BROADWATER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND WEST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1091 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
17 S 51 Ranch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Broadwater County records, as of August 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 S 51 RANCH DR, TOWNSEND, MT 59644-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 S 51 Ranch Dr was $2,938, down 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Broadwater County assessment roll, as of August 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Broadwater County |
| Unified School District | Townsend K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,938.00 (-7.38%) | $694,900 (+8.63%) | |
| 2025 | $3,172.00 | $639,700 | $694,900 Land $137,436 Building $557,464 |
| 2023 | $3,981.00 | $559,400 | $559,400 Land $75,788 Building $483,612 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 S 51 Ranch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 17 S 51 Ranch Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 79% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Montana Internet Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
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