Liberty County property record for 218 3rd St W, Chester, MT 59522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,589 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,801 (2026) |
| APN | R484452 |
| Primary APN | R484452 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,635 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,589 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000004137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 3RD ST W |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59522-7764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | HAMILTON ADDITION (CHESTER), S21, T32 N, R06 E, BLOCK 009, LTS 11, 12, 13 |
| Legal Range | 06E |
| Legal Township | 32N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMILTON ADDITION (CHESTER) |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-13 |
| Jurisdiction | LIBERTY MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
218 3rd St W, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Liberty County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8, CHESTER, MT 59522-0008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 3rd St W was $1,801.
Source: Liberty County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Liberty County |
| Municipality | Chester Town |
| Elementary School District | Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,801.00 | $315,600 | $315,600 Land $22,470 Building $293,130 |
| 2023 | $2,320.00 | $257,700 | $257,700 Land $13,860 Building $243,840 |
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 218 3rd St W; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 218 3rd St W is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 CHESTER serves 870 people · EPA ID MT0000173 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
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