Sanders County property record for 602 W 2nd St, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,004 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R35676 |
| Primary APN | R35676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,757 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000228 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 602 W 2ND ST |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS), S27, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 014, LOT 16A, ACRES 0.224 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16A |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2120 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1512, PLAINS, MT 59859-1512 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018310544 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000310544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 602 W 2ND ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 320899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 320899 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59806 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Property Address | 602 W 2ND ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 314916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 314916 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 602 W 2ND ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7741 |
| Document Number | 000000310544 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000310544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 2ND ST, PLAINS, MT 59859-7741 |
| Document Number | 000000310545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000310545 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
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 | $3,004.00 (+1,616.57%) | $211,700 (-) | |
| 2025 | $175.00 (-90.12%) | $211,700 (+11.6%) | $211,700 (+11.6%) Land $71,525 Building $140,175 |
| 2023 | $1,772.00 | $189,700 | $189,700 Land $34,138 Building $155,562 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 14, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · Severe Storms And 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.
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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