Chouteau County property record for 421 River St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,851 (2025) |
| APN | R1912338 |
| Primary APN | R1912338 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,304 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0000010026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 RIVER ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8885 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON), S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 021, LOTS 1-2 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON) |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 775, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0775 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 1991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Chouteau County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Municipality | Fort Benton City |
| Elementary School District | Fort Benton Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fort Benton High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $394,300 (-) Land $88,189 Building $306,111 | $394,300 (-) Land $88,189 Building $306,111 | |
| 2025 | $2,851.00 (-28.44%) | $394,300 (+6.54%) | $394,300 (+6.54%) Land $88,189 Building $306,111 |
| 2023 | $3,984.00 | $370,100 | $370,100 Land $109,269 Building $260,831 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 FORT BENTON serves 1,500 people · EPA ID MT0000216 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.61 mg/L (2020) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
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