Cascade County property record for 278 Gordon Rd, Vaughn, MT 59487
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,958 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 20.9 acres (913,018 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,360 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | R0256815 |
| Primary APN | R0256815 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,958 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 913,018 sqft (20.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 902 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0006087800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 GORDON RD |
| City | VAUGHN |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59487-9525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S31, T22 N, R01 E, C.O.S. 5272, PARCEL 1 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO S-0005272 |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SUN RIVER VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 GORDON RD, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022434869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 278 GORDON RD, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9525 |
| Document Number | 00R0434869 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | R0434869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 278 GORDON ROAD, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Property Address | 278 GORDON RD, VAUGHN, MT 59487-9525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000395609 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | R0395609 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78737 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| Elementary School District | Sun River Valley Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Simms High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,360.00 (-13.42%) | $567,423 (-) | |
| 2025 | $3,881.00 (-10.64%) | $567,423 (+19.5%) | $567,423 (+19.5%) Land $3,623 Building $563,800 |
| 2023 | $4,343.00 | $474,846 | $474,846 Land $3,236 Building $471,610 |
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 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1981–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · river or lake 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 45% of the US · lower than 79% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 3 Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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