Lewis And Clark County property record for 344 Best Place Rd, Helena, MT 59602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,194 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $232,900 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,295 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0530576 |
| Primary APN | R0530576 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,194 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,194 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000029404 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 344 BEST PLACE RD |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59602-8735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | APPLEGATE VILLAGE SUB, S24, T11 N, R04 W, LOT 24, COS #575178 |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 11N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLEGATE VILLAGE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
344 Best Place Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2017.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 344 BEST PLACE RD, HELENA, MT 59602-8735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| May 3, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20063109520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34 / 7311 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 00M52/7299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Property Address | 344 BEST PLACE RD, HELENA, MT 59602-8735 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH USA SETTLEMENTS L, COMMONWEALTH USA STLMTS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | M59/7952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | M59/7952 |
| Instrument | 3384734 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 344 BEST PLACE RD, HELENA, MT 59602-8735 |
| Document Number | M52/7299 |
| Book / Page | M52 / 7299 |
| Map Reference | DOC575178 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3304773 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2026 property tax bill for 344 Best Place Rd was $2,295, up 10.8% 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 | $2,295.00 (+10.76%) | $445,300 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,072.00 | $445,300 | $445,300 Land $93,356 Building $351,944 |
| 2023 | $4,000.00 | $430,100 | $430,100 Land $96,988 Building $333,112 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 344 Best Place Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · other causes |
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 344 Best Place Rd 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 | 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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