Sanders County property record for 34 Benson Ln, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 4.99 acres (217,364 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $175 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R351965 |
| Primary APN | R351965 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 303 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,364 sqft (4.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000001740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 BENSON LN |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH PLAINS ADD (PLAINS), S34, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 00B, LOT 003, & PTN ABD BENSON LN & IDAHO AVE |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PLAINS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 662, PLAINS, MT 59859-0662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001/80832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $433,800 (-) | ||
| 2025 | $175.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $433,800 (+18.85%) | $433,800 (+18.85%) Land $118,854 Building $314,946 |
| 2023 | $175.00 | $365,000 | $365,000 Land $88,209 Building $276,791 |
| 2022 | $175.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 70% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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