Lewis And Clark County property record for 3261 Desert Ct, Helena, MT 59602
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 5.08 acres (221,328 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,479 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0528887 |
| Primary APN | R0528887 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 221,328 sqft (5.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Lean-To | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000027663 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3261 DESERT CT |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59602-9742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | CACTUS TRACTS SUBDIVISION, S13, T10 N, R03 W, LOT 3, TITLE # M483841, MAKE GALLATIN, COS# 511377/E 16X72 1972 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | CACTUS TRACTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1202 |
3261 Desert Ct, a mobile home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3284 LANNING RD, EAST HELENA, MT 59635-3013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20133251776 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47 / 9594 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | M49/4809 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3261 Desert Ct was $3,479, up 180.1% from the year before.
Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis And Clark County |
| Elementary School District | Helena Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Helena High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,479.00 (+180.11%) | $272,161 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,242.00 | $272,161 | $272,161 Land $218,841 Building $53,320 |
| 2023 | $1,507.00 | $159,485 | $159,485 Land $118,115 Building $41,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3261 Desert Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 7, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3261 Desert Ct 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 96% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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