Sanders County property record for 309 E Railroad Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,944 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,937 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,702 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35838 |
| Primary APN | R35838 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,944 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,937 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Canopy | 368 sqft |
| Utility Building | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 E RAILROAD AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7742 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PLAINS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S26, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 007, LOT 017, LOTS 17-21 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAINS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 S MAIN ST, BUTTE, MT 59701-2534 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021319638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,702.00 (-9.96%) | $241,100 (-) | |
| 2025 | $3,001.00 (-0.99%) | $241,100 (+11.41%) | $241,100 (+11.41%) Land $88,367 Building $152,733 |
| 2023 | $3,031.00 | $216,400 | $216,400 Land $71,378 Building $145,022 |
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 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1997 · Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 | 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 165 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures