Phillips County property record for 261 S Bench Rd, Malta, MT 59538
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 20.6 acres (901,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $927 (2025) |
| APN | R116672 |
| Primary APN | R116672 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 901,256 sqft (20.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 600 sqft |
| Lean-To | 576 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,066 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000243600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 S BENCH RD |
| City | MALTA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59538-9325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | S22, T30 N, R28 E, TRACT 1 OF COS 422 LOCATED IN NW4 (4 CORNERS) |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILLIPS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | MALTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3077 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
Source: Phillips County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 E MEADOWLARK RD, GLASGOW, MT 59230-2919 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 79WD / 614 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Phillips County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips County |
| Unified School District | Malta K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $145,506 (-) | $145,506 (-) Land $22,296 Building $123,210 | |
| 2025 | $927.00 (-16.94%) | $145,506 (+26.35%) | $145,506 (+26.35%) Land $22,296 Building $123,210 |
| 2023 | $1,116.00 | $115,165 | $115,165 Land $18,485 Building $96,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 71% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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