Sanders County property record for 3 Howells Ln, Plains, MT 59859 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
| Square Footage | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 47,263 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Garage | Mixed, 392 sqft |
| Last Sale | $231,600 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,518.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | R353265 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,222 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft Finished |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 47,263 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Mixed Garage |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft Garage |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Deck Area | 45 sqft Deck |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Well Water Source |
| Account Number | 0000002231 |
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| Street Address | 3 HOWELLS LN |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9514 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PLEASANT VALLEY, S22, T20 N, R26 W, LOT 005 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VALLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Minor Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1300 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records · APN R353265
Assessment roll updated September 15, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 304, PLAINS, MT 59859-0304 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2020318723 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 3 HOWELLS LN, PLAINS, MT 59859-9514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 04, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 166 LOWER LYNCH CREEK RD, PLAINS, MT 59859-9575 |
| Document Number | 0000330385 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 330385 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHILIPSBURG, MT 59858 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3 HOWELLS LN, PLAINS, MT 59859-9514 |
| Document Number | 318723 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 318723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKE CNTY LAND TITLE, LAKE COUNTY LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15 MARSH LN, PLAINS, MT 59859-9252 |
| Document Number | 318724 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 318724 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Sanders County records · Assessment roll updated September 15, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,518.00 (-8.83%) | $354,400 (+41.2%) | $354,400 (+41.2%) Land $61,841 Building $292,559 |
| 2023 | $1,665.00 | $251,000 | $251,000 Land $52,674 Building $198,326 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sanders County (30089C), updated November 14, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 6% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,556 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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