Cascade County property record for 51 French St, Simms, MT 59477
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,928 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,439 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $291,300 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,717 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0248158 |
| Primary APN | R0248158 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,032 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 179 sqft |
| Basement Area | 315 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 315 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,439 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 868 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0004520900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 FRENCH ST |
| City | SIMMS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | SIMMS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S13, T20 N, R03 W, LOT 45B |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIMMS ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Lot Number | 45B |
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SUN RIVER VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3071 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
51 French St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Cascade County records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 302, SIMMS, MT 59477-0302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017333787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASCADE MT |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 51 FRENCH ST, SIMMS, MT 59477 |
| Document Number | 00R0333787 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Instrument | R0333787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 51 FRENCH ST, SIMMS, MT 59477 |
| Document Number | 00R0333788 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | R0333788 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 French St was $2,717, up 65.4% from the year before.
Source: Cascade County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade County |
| Elementary School District | Sun River Valley Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Simms High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,717.00 (+65.37%) | $475,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,643.00 | $475,200 | $475,200 Land $57,681 Building $417,519 |
| 2023 | $4,132.00 | $392,700 | $392,700 Land $45,470 Building $347,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 French St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1991–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · river or lake 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 51 French St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | TWO BUTTES WATER USERS ASSN private · serves 525 people · EPA ID MT0000580 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 3 Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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