Pondera County property record for 309 Choteau Ave, Valier, MT 59486
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 933 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,589 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,756 (2026) |
| APN | R2611799 |
| Primary APN | R2611799 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 933 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 933 sqft |
| Basement Area | 933 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 933 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,589 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Lean-To | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000490100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 CHOTEAU AVE |
| City | VALIER |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59486-5505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALIER FIRST ADD, S04, T29 N, R05 W, BLOCK 085, LOT 002, E 20' LT 2 ALL LT 3 W 20' LT 4 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 29N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALIER FIRST ADD |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-4 |
| Jurisdiction | PONDERA MT |
| Township / Civil Division | VALIER-DUPUYER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2343 |
| Census Tract | 977200 |
309 Choteau Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2010.
Source: Pondera County records, as of September 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 246, VALIER, MT 59486-0246 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 99M / 301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Choteau Ave was $1,756, up 154.5% from the year before.
Source: Pondera County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera County |
| Municipality | Valier Town |
| Elementary School District | Valier Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Valier High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,756.00 (+154.49%) | $143,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $690.00 | $143,800 | $143,800 Land $22,400 Building $121,400 |
| 2023 | $1,117.00 | $114,100 | $114,100 Land $10,430 Building $103,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 309 Choteau Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 309 Choteau Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 VALIER serves 452 people · EPA ID MT0000351 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 3 Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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