Sanders County property record for 204 3rd St, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,598 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R351135 |
| Primary APN | R351135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 150 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 3RD ST |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS), S27, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 018, LOT 008 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2115 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of October 27, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8786 MT HIGHWAY 200, PLAINS, MT 59859-9617 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 204 E 3RD ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKE CNTY LAND TITLE, LAKE COUNTY LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 316798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 316798 |
| Name | TRAILWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KALISPELL, MT 59901 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,598.00 (-10.83%) | $250,780 (+30.56%) | $250,780 (+30.56%) Land $58,850 Building $191,930 |
| 2023 | $1,792.00 | $192,075 | $192,075 Land $29,425 Building $162,650 |
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 |
| 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 | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 90 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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