Chouteau County property record for 212 Franklin St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 890 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,887 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,846 (2025) |
| APN | R1913473 |
| Primary APN | R1913473 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 55,887 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 430 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000013204 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 212 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON), S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 048, LOTS 11-20 WITH ADJACENT VAC ST & ALLEY RESOL 698 & 192 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON) |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-20 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2075 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
212 Franklin St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 1997.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 112, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 Franklin St was $2,846.
Source: Chouteau County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Municipality | Fort Benton City |
| Elementary School District | Fort Benton Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fort Benton High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $195,000 (-6.56%) Land $142,764 Building $52,236 | $195,000 (-6.56%) Land $142,764 Building $52,236 | |
| 2025 | $2,846.00 | $208,700 | $208,700 Land $156,455 Building $52,245 |
| 2023 | $3,702.00 | $190,400 | $190,400 Land $127,005 Building $63,395 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 212 Franklin St; 4 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 | 4 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 risk around 212 Franklin St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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