Blaine County property record for 237 Illinois St, Chinook, MT 59523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,371 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R244726 |
| Primary APN | R244726 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 410 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 73 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000002903 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 ILLINOIS ST |
| City | CHINOOK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | CHINOOK TOWNSITE, S27, T33 N, R19 E, BLOCK 013, LOT 017, E 73.35' LOTS 17 & 19 BLK 13 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 33N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHINOOK TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,19 |
| Jurisdiction | BLAINE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CHINOOK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
237 Illinois St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Blaine County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 872, CHINOOK, MT 59523-0872 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Illinois St was $1,371.
Source: Blaine County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine County |
| Municipality | Chinook City |
| Elementary School District | Chinook Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Chinook High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,371.00 | $67,200 | $67,200 Land $11,775 Building $55,425 |
| 2023 | $696.00 | $49,900 | $49,900 Land $8,085 Building $41,815 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Illinois St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · Severe Storms And 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 237 Illinois St 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 | Indirect within 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 | CITY OF CHINOOK serves 1,300 people · EPA ID MT0000174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
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