Sanders County property record for 251 River Rd W, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 5.57 acres (242,629 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,961 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R354041 |
| Primary APN | R354041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 512 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 512 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 242,629 sqft (5.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000002575 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 RIVER RD W |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S29, T20 N, R26 W, C.O.S. 1862, ACRES 5.566, E2SW AMENDED PARCEL B-2 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
251 River Rd W is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2125, THOMPSON FALLS, MT 59873-2125 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026339486 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000339486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 River Rd W was $3,961, up 115% from the year before.
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 | $3,961.00 (+115.04%) | $419,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,842.00 | $419,800 | $419,800 Land $174,922 Building $244,878 |
| 2023 | $2,404.00 | $369,800 | $369,800 Land $135,387 Building $234,413 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 River Rd W 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 14, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 River Rd W is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 40% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 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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