Musselshell County property record for 401 Fergus St, Melstone, MT 59054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $768 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R2310929 |
| Primary APN | R2310929 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1562200000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 FERGUS ST |
| City | MELSTONE |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59054-8002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | MILWAUKEE LAND 1ST ADD TO MELS, S30, T10 N, R31 E, BLOCK 028, LOT 006, LT 6 BLK 28 MIL LAND CO 1ST ADD MELSTONE |
| Legal Range | 31E |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILWAUKEE LAND 1ST ADD TO MELSTONE COS # |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSSELSHELL MT |
| Township / Civil Division | MELSTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1413 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
401 Fergus St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.
Source: Musselshell County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7, MELSTONE, MT 59054-0007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 418 / 665 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Fergus St was $768, down 28.8% from the year before.
Source: Musselshell County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Musselshell County |
| Municipality | Melstone Town |
| Elementary School District | Melstone Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Melstone High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $768.00 (-28.76%) | $106,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,078.00 | $106,800 | $106,800 Land $5,200 Building $101,600 |
| 2023 | $1,523.00 | $117,500 | $117,500 Land $3,600 Building $113,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Fergus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 14, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 401 Fergus St is moderate, ranking above 67% 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 67% of the US · above 45% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF MELSTONE serves 170 people · EPA ID MT0000290 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CMRWA MUSSELSHELL JUDITH RURAL WATER SYS |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid-Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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