Chouteau County property record for 511 River St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,086 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,782 (2025) |
| APN | R1912460 |
| Primary APN | R1912460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,075 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 131 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0000010399 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 RIVER ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8880 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON), S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 020, LOT 008 - 010, W40' OF VACATED 5TH ST |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON) |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
511 River St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2007.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 MC ARTHUR RD, BRADY, MT 59416-9001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 River St was $7,782.
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 | $914,400 (-) Land $110,762 Building $803,638 | $914,400 (-) Land $110,762 Building $803,638 | |
| 2025 | $7,782.00 | $914,400 | $914,400 Land $110,762 Building $803,638 |
| 2023 | $8,296.00 | $798,200 | $798,200 Land $135,436 Building $662,764 |
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 River 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 River 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 94% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 69 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 |
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