Carter County property record for 552 Chicago Ave, Ekalaka, MT 59324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,371 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $836 (2026) |
| APN | R425502 |
| Primary APN | R425502 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,371 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 390 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4201161705 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 CHICAGO AVE |
| City | EKALAKA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BOX ELDER ADDITION, S29, T02 N, R58 E, - PORTION OF LOT 21 - COS # 138 |
| Legal Range | 58E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOX ELDER ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CARTER MT |
| Township / Civil Division | EKALAKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1115 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
552 Chicago Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2008.
Source: Carter County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 384, EKALAKA, MT 59324-0384 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2INH / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 552 Chicago Ave was $836.
Source: Carter County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter County |
| Municipality | Ekalaka Town |
| Secondary School District | Carter County High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Ekalaka Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $836.00 | $185,900 | |
| 2025 | $185,900 Land $23,296 Building $162,604 | ||
| 2023 | $1,123.00 | $154,800 | $154,800 Land $16,106 Building $138,694 |
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 552 Chicago Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 552 Chicago Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | TOWN OF EKALAKA serves 400 people · EPA ID MT0000206 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| 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 | 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid-Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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