Fergus County property record for 509 W Shields St, Lewistown, MT 59457
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,841 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,531 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,970 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R088748 |
| Primary APN | R088748 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,841 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000296 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 W SHIELDS ST |
| City | LEWISTOWN |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59457-3343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | PARK ADD (LEWISTOWN), S15, T15 N, R18 E, BLOCK 006, LOT 003 - 004 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 15N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK ADD (LEWISTOWN) |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | FERGUS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWISTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 30201 |
509 W Shields St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Fergus County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 W SHIELDS ST, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457-3343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 W Shields St was $2,970.
Source: Fergus County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,970.00 | $397,900 (-) | $397,900 (-) Land $52,200 Building $345,700 |
| 2025 | $2,970.00 | $397,900 | $397,900 Land $52,200 Building $345,700 |
| 2023 | $3,252.00 | $271,500 | $271,500 Land $34,425 Building $237,075 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 W Shields St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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.
Wildfire risk around 509 W Shields 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.
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 |
| 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 489 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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