Carbon County property record for 40 Bus Ln, Laurel, MT 59044
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $283,455 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,572 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1016706 |
| Primary APN | R1016706 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,627 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,627 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,627 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0003704713 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 BUS LN |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59044-9214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | RIO VISTA SUBDIVISION, S06, T03 S, R24 E, RIO VISTA SUBD LT 13 COS 1859 2ND AM |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO VISTA SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON MT |
| Township / Civil Division | JOLIET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3051 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
40 Bus Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Carbon County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 BUS LN, LAUREL, MT 59044-9214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Bus Ln was $2,572.
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon County |
| Secondary School District | Joliet High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Laurel Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,572.00 | $594,900 (-) | $594,900 (-) Land $69,594 Building $525,306 |
| 2025 | $2,572.00 | $594,900 | $594,900 Land $69,594 Building $525,306 |
| 2023 | $2,741.00 | $439,000 | $439,000 Land $54,595 Building $384,405 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Bus Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1997–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 40 Bus Ln is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | RIO VISTA ESTATES HOA ASSOC INC private · serves 50 people · EPA ID MT0004480 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025–2027) 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 60 / 5 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures