Sanders County property record for 705 S 4th Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,981 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,508 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35948 |
| Primary APN | R35948 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 547 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 547 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,981 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Lean-To | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000352 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 S 4TH AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS) 010, S27, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 010, LOT 006 - 7 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2151 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
705 S 4th Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Sanders County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1193, PLAINS, MT 59859-1193 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022325474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 S 4th Ave was $1,508, down 20.1% 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 | $1,508.00 (-20.13%) | $265,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,888.00 | $265,600 | $265,600 Land $84,200 Building $181,400 |
| 2023 | $2,480.00 | $256,100 | $256,100 Land $38,850 Building $217,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 S 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 705 S 4th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 90 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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