Phillips County property record for 38 S 3rd St W, Malta, MT 59538
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2025) |
| APN | R119915 |
| Primary APN | R119915 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000491700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 S 3RD ST W |
| City | MALTA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | TRAFTON'S FIRST ADD - MALTA, S18, T30 N, R30 E, BLOCK 005, LOT 8 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRAFTON'S FIRST ADD - MALTA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PHILLIPS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | MALTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
38 S 3rd St W is held in a trust since December 1999.
Source: Phillips County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 155 34TH AVE W, HAVRE, MT 59501-6020 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 89WD / 259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 S 3rd St W was $795.
Source: Phillips County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips County |
| Municipality | Malta City |
| Unified School District | Malta K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,200 (-) | $48,200 (-) Land $18,821 Building $29,379 | |
| 2025 | $795.00 | $48,200 | $48,200 Land $18,821 Building $29,379 |
| 2023 | $914.00 | $44,113 | $44,113 Land $20,103 Building $24,010 |
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 38 S 3rd St W; there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 38 S 3rd St W is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | CITY OF MALTA serves 1,800 people · EPA ID MT0000284 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.48 mg/L (2024–2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 397 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
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