Sanders County property record for 602 S Central Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,052 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,778 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R352601 |
| Primary APN | R352601 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,080 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 602 S CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-9344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S27, T20 N, R26 W, C.O.S. 597, PARCEL TR A, ACRES 0.68, IN SENE PLAT M |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFIED SURVEY NO 597 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
602 S Central Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1206, PLAINS, MT 59859-1206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021323990 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 602 S CENTRAL AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-9344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 SCENTRAL AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859 |
| Document Number | 0000323982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 323982 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLAINS, MT 59859 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 602 S Central Ave was $1,778, down 9% from the year before.
Source: Sanders County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Sanders County |
| Municipality | Plains Town |
| Unified School District | Plains K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,778.00 (-8.96%) | $313,100 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,953.00 | $313,100 | $313,100 Land $55,928 Building $257,172 |
| 2023 | $2,622.00 | $290,700 | $290,700 Land $48,988 Building $241,712 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 602 S Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1997 · Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 602 S Central Ave 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 | Indirect within 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 | TOWN OF PLAINS serves 1,700 people · EPA ID MT0000305 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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