Sanders County property record for 201 N Central Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,767 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,233 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35463 |
| Primary APN | R35463 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,767 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 201 N CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7789 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH PLAINS, S27, T20 N, R26 W, LOT 00W |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH PLAINS |
| Legal Lot Number | W |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
201 N Central Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 RIVER RD E, PLAINS, MT 59859-9389 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024332670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 201 N Central Ave was $1,233, down 12.4% from the year before.
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Municipality | Plains Town |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,233.00 (-12.43%) | $217,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,408.00 | $217,200 | $217,200 Land $91,017 Building $126,183 |
| 2023 | $874.00 | $165,045 | $165,045 Land $41,385 Building $123,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 N Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 14, 2019 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1997 · Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, 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.
Wildfire risk around 201 N Central Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF PLAINS serves 1,700 people · EPA ID MT0000305 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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