Sanders County property record for 23 Nelson Ln, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (653,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,218,800 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,927 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R352229 |
| Primary APN | R352229 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,669 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 653,400 sqft (15 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 426 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 525 sqft |
| Granary | Granary |
| Lean-To | 1,824 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000001830 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 NELSON LN |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9386 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S35, T20 N, R26 W, C.O.S. 2716, 3810, ACRES 15, AMD TR IN SWSW PLAT, TR C |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PLAINS |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2067 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1769, PLAINS, MT 59859-1769 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016302017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1 / 84376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 23 NELSON LN, PLAINS, MT 59859-9386 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 NELSON LN, PLAINS, MT 59859-9386 |
| Document Number | 0000329251 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 329251 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLAINS, MT 59859 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,927.00 (+18.22%) | $285,221 (+16%) | |
| 2025 | $285,221 (+16%) Land $4,421 Building $280,800 | ||
| 2023 | $1,630.00 | $245,873 | $245,873 Land $10,723 Building $235,150 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 80% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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