Sanders County property record for 521 Central Ave, Paradise, MT 59856
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $171,500 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R3517442 |
| Primary APN | R3517442 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 86 sqft |
| Basement Area | 216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 216 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 440 sqft |
| Lean-To | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000014169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PARADISE |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59856-7723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARADISE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S20, T19 N, R25 W, BLOCK 001, LOT 021 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 19N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1248 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
521 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 234, PARADISE, MT 59856-0234 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024332213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 521 CENTRAL AVE, PARADISE, MT 59856 |
| Document Number | 0000326509 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 326509 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1421, PLAINS, MT 59859-1421 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1470 RIVER RD W, PLAINS, MT 59859-9359 |
| Document Number | 0000326510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 326510 |
| Name | ANABAPTIST FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Central Ave was $766, down 18.9% from the year before.
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $766.00 (-18.94%) | $202,900 (-) | |
| 2025 | $945.00 | $202,900 | $202,900 Land $45,238 Building $157,662 |
| 2023 | $941.00 | $125,400 | $125,400 Land $18,450 Building $106,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 14, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 521 Central Ave is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 41% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PARADISE WATER DISTRICT serves 200 people · EPA ID MT0000385 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
No cell data coverage reported
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