Chouteau County property record for 515 Franklin St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,775 (2025) |
| APN | R1912821 |
| Primary APN | R1912821 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 540 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000011104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROOSEVELT 2ND ADD (FT BENTON), S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 043, LOT 1, LOT 2A 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 | 1,2A |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2136 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
515 Franklin St is owned 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 155, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0155 |
| 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 515 Franklin St was $1,775.
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 | $269,600 (-) Land $47,724 Building $221,876 | $269,600 (-) Land $47,724 Building $221,876 | |
| 2025 | $1,775.00 | $269,600 | $269,600 Land $47,724 Building $221,876 |
| 2023 | $2,413.00 | $128,994 | $128,994 Land $40,464 Building $88,530 |
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 515 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 515 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 |
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