Sanders County property record for 303 S Walnut St, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,411 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,371 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35435 |
| Primary APN | R35435 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,411 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 403 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 303 S WALNUT ST |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7788 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCGOWAN SECOND ADD (PLAINS), S27, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 00D, LOT 002, PLAT C |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCGOWAN SECOND ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2133 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
303 S Walnut St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1061, PLAINS, MT 59859-1061 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000291734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 S Walnut St was $1,371, down 11.3% from the year before.
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Municipality | Plains Town |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,371.00 (-11.32%) | $241,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,546.00 | $241,600 | $241,600 Land $79,832 Building $161,768 |
| 2023 | $1,741.00 | $186,000 | $186,000 Land $37,226 Building $148,774 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 S Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 303 S Walnut St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF PLAINS serves 1,700 people · EPA ID MT0000305 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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