Chouteau County property record for 511 Franklin St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,678 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,007 (2025) |
| APN | R1912829 |
| Primary APN | R1912829 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 13,678 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 348 sqft |
| Utility Building | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000011111 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON), S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 043, LOTS 5-6, LOT 4A AMD PLAT #189C/AL |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON) |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6,4A |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2136 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
511 Franklin St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1999.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 682, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0682 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 1999 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Franklin St was $1,007 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $128,500 (-) Land $53,016 Building $75,484 | $128,500 (-) Land $53,016 Building $75,484 | |
| 2025 | $1,007.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,500 | $128,500 Land $53,016 Building $75,484 |
| 2023 | $2,625.00 | $173,500 | $173,500 Land $44,676 Building $128,824 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 511 Franklin St; 4 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 511 Franklin 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 | 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 74 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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