Sanders County property record for 212 E Railroad Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,600 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,306 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35975 |
| Primary APN | R35975 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,600 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000367 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 212 E RAILROAD AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7727 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PLAINS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S26, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 006, LOT 017, LOT 17 & NW4.1 ' OF 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAINS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| 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 | PO BOX 1119, PLAINS, MT 59859-1119 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WHITEFISH CU |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer EAGLE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 318044 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 212 E RAILROAD AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-7727 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1/87582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1/87582 |
| Instrument | 305887 |
| Name | WHITEFISH CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALISPELL, MT 59901 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 212 E RAILROAD AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-7727 |
| Document Number | 318044 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 318044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKE CNTY LAND TITLE, LAKE COUNTY LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1126, PLAINS, MT 59859-1126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41448 RANCH RD, POLSON, MT 59860-7503 |
| Document Number | 318045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 318045 |
| Name | EAGLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 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 | $3,306.00 (+4.19%) | $270,200 (+18.25%) | $270,200 (+18.25%) Land $57,520 Building $212,680 |
| 2023 | $3,173.00 | $228,500 | $228,500 Land $61,790 Building $166,710 |
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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