501 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457 Property Records

Fergus County property record for 501 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457

Property Summary

Property Type	Fast Food Restaurant
Details	698 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.194 acres (8,451 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$200,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,927 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R088948`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R088948`
Alternative APNs	`08-2467-15-1-43-05-0000` `0000000455`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	698 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	698 sqft
Basement Area	694 sqft
Finished Basement	694 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Wood
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	8,451 sqft (0.194 acres)
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Patio Area	510 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000000455
Street Address	501 E MAIN ST
City	LEWISTOWN
State	MT
Zip	59457-1928
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Fast Food Restaurant
Local Zoning Code	6
Legal Description	FOUNTAIN TERRANCE SUBDIVISION (LEWISTOWN), S15, T15 N, R18 E, TRACT 1 AMENDED PLAT LOTS 2 & 4
Legal Range	18E
Legal Township	15N
Legal Section	15
Legal Subdivision	FOUNTAIN TERRANCE SUBD (LEWISTOWN)
Legal Tract	1
Legal Lot Number	2,4
Jurisdiction	FERGUS MT
Township / Civil Division	LEWISTOWN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1035
Census Tract	30201

Owner

501 E Main St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Fergus County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	416 W MORASE ST, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457-3452
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021139348
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FERGUS MT
Recording Date	May 6, 2026
Property Address	501 E MAIN ST, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457-1928
Document Number	0000155694
Instrument Date	May 6, 2026
Instrument	2026155694
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	FLYING S TITLE AND ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants, 205
Address	416 W MORASE ST, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457-3452

Mortgage

Document Number	0000155694,
Date	May 6, 2026
Instrument	2026155694

Lender

Name	FIRST BANK OF TN

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.37%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 501 E Main St was $2,927.

Source: Fergus County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Fergus County
Municipality	Lewistown City
Secondary School District	Fergus High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Lewistown Elementary School District (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,927.00	$216,784 (-)	$216,784 (-) Land $77,334 Building $139,450
2025	$2,927.00	$216,784	$216,784 Land $77,334 Building $139,450
2023	$3,335.00	$201,100	$201,100 Land $36,581 Building $164,519

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AO, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2010–2011)
Most Recent Claim	May 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2011 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 501 E Main St 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	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF LEWISTOWN serves 5,923 people · EPA ID MT0000271
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mid-Rivers Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	900 / 90
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30