Sanders County property record for 502 River Rd W, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,875 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R668418 |
| Primary APN | R668418 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,589 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 286 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 0000031658 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 502 RIVER RD W |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAZY 4W RANCH, S18, T20 N, R26 W, ACRES 5.01, COS 3668 AMND LOT 4 IN SE4 PLAT W1 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAZY 4W RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
502 River Rd W is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 RIVER RD W, PLAINS, MT 59859-9338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017308383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1 / 89471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 502 RIVER RD W, PLAINS, MT 59859-9338 |
| Document Number | 0001/89471 |
| Book / Page | 1 / 89471 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Instrument | 308383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 750 AUBURN ST, 750, BRIDGEWATER, MA 02324-3408 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6871 HIGHWAY 12, ISMAY, MT 59336-9446 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 502 River Rd W was $2,576, down 14.7% from the year before.
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,576.00 (-14.73%) | $632,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $3,021.00 | $632,800 | $632,800 Land $102,666 Building $530,134 |
| 2023 | $3,094.00 | $485,800 | $485,800 Land $61,925 Building $423,875 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 River Rd W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 14, 2019 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 502 River Rd W is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 69% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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