Ravalli County property record for 278 Ricketts Rd, Hamilton, MT 59840
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 22.9 acres (997,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,106 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1336412 |
| Primary APN | R1336412 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 997,960 sqft (22.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Lean-To | 528 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,728 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000676100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 RICKETTS RD |
| City | HAMILTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59840-9486 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S24, T06 N, R21 W, ACRES 22.91, S 31.5 RODS OF N 47.5 RODS OF SWNW INDEX 9 & 10 IN SWNW INDEX 11 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
278 Ricketts Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2017.
Source: Ravalli County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 RICKETTS RD, HAMILTON, MT 59840-9486 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Ricketts Rd was $3,106, up 12.3% from the year before.
Source: Ravalli County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Ravalli County |
| Unified School District | Hamilton K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,106.00 (+12.29%) | $701,541 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,766.00 | $701,541 | $701,541 Land $147,631 Building $553,910 |
| 2023 | $2,859.00 | $430,657 | $430,657 Land $59,607 Building $371,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Ricketts Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 278 Ricketts Rd is high, ranking above 81% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 81% of the US · above 71% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Grizzly Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Internet Fixed Wireless | 350 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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