203 Birch St, Ovando, MT 59854 Property Records

Powell County property record for 203 Birch St, Ovando, MT 59854

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,445 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	1.15 acres (50,094 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,612 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale May 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
APN	`R287729`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R287729`
Alternative APNs	`28-2437-33-2-18-02-0000` `0000304100`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,445 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,176 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	269 sqft
Fireplaces	2 Fireplaces
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	50,094 sqft (1.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Deck Area	50 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000304100
Street Address	203 BIRCH ST
City	OVANDO
State	MT
Zip	59854
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	OVANDO ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S33, T15 N, R12 W, BLOCK T, LOT 2 - 8
Legal Range	12W
Legal Township	15N
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	OVANDO ORIGINAL TOWNSITE
Legal Block	T
Legal Lot Number	2-8
Jurisdiction	POWELL MT
Township / Civil Division	HELMVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1040
Census Tract	100

Owner

203 Birch St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2026.

Source: Powell County records, as of September 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 78, OVANDO, MT 59854-0078
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 8, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer HOWELL COUNTY TITLE, POWELL COUNTY TITLE
May 4, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIZENS ALLIANCE BANK
May 4, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
May 5, 2022	Re-recorded Document FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 8, 2026
Deed Sale	May 8, 2026
Prior Sale	May 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026190855
Deed Book / Page	150 / 387
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 25, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	000143/123
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POWELL MT
Recording Date	May 8, 2026
Property Address	203 BIRCH ST, OVANDO, MT 59854
Document Number	0000190855
Book / Page	150 / 387
Instrument Date	May 8, 2026
Instrument	2026190855
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	HOWELL COUNTY TITLE, POWELL COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POWELL MT
Property Address	203 BIRCH ST, OVANDO, MT 59854
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1057, SEELEY LAKE, MT 59868-1057

Mortgage

Document Number	000203/484
Date	May 4, 2022
Book Page	203/484
Instrument	184449

Lender

Name	CITIZENS ALLIANCE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SEELEY LAKE, MT 59868

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	71 Months
Due	Apr 25, 2028

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POWELL MT
Recording Date	May 4, 2022
Property Address	203 BIRCH ST, OVANDO, MT 59854
Document Number	000143/116
Book / Page	143 / 116
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	184447
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2023
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	PO BOX 1057, SEELEY LAKE, MT 59868-1057

May 2022: Re-recorded Document

Document Type	Re-recorded Document
Jurisdiction	POWELL MT
Recording Date	May 5, 2022
Property Address	203 BIRCH ST, OVANDO, MT 59854
Document Number	000143/123
Book / Page	143 / 123
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2022
Instrument	184460
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2023
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	PO BOX 1057, SEELEY LAKE, MT 59868-1057

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Birch St was $3,612, up 154.9% from the year before.

Source: Powell County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Powell County
Elementary School District	Ovando Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Powell County High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,612.00 (+154.9%)	$430,261 (-)
2025	$1,417.00	$430,261	$430,261 Land $132,731 Building $297,530
2023	$1,657.00	$253,522	$253,522 Land $37,892 Building $215,630

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 203 Birch St; 2 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	2 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

Wildfire risk around 203 Birch St is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 72% of the US · above 53% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.4% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative DSL	40 / 5

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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