Sanders County property record for 203 Farmer St, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,400 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35604 |
| Primary APN | R35604 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 261 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 261 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 203 FARMER ST |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCGOWAN SECOND ADD (PLAINS), S26, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK A/P, LOT 009 - 010, ACRES 0.198 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCGOWAN SECOND ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | A/P |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1285, PLAINS, MT 59859-1285 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST SECURITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021324379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 203 FARMER ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7722 |
| Document Number | 0000324379 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 324379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL MISSOULA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5965 FARM TO MARKET RD, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-8319 |
| Document Number | 0000324380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 324380 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 203 FARMER ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7722 |
| Document Number | 0000312975 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 312975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1465, PLAINS, MT 59859-1465 |
| Document Number | 0000312976 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 312976 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $226,900 (+32.61%) | |
| 2025 | $226,900 (+32.61%) Land $67,196 Building $159,704 | ||
| 2023 | $1,816.00 | $171,100 | $171,100 Land $32,528 Building $138,572 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: 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 165 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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