Chouteau County property record for 706 Front St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,144 (2025) |
| APN | R1913422 |
| Primary APN | R1913422 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000012972 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 706 FRONT ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8979 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 9 |
| Legal Description | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S26, T24 N, R08 E, BLOCK 009, LOTS 13 & N17.6' OF 12 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2131 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
706 Front St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 131, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-0131 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 Front St was $1,144.
Source: Chouteau County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Municipality | Fort Benton City |
| Elementary School District | Fort Benton Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fort Benton High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $123,200 (-) Land $35,082 Building $88,118 | $123,200 (-) Land $35,082 Building $88,118 | |
| 2025 | $1,144.00 | $123,200 | $123,200 Land $35,082 Building $88,118 |
| 2023 | $1,462.00 | $112,200 | $112,200 Land $30,402 Building $81,798 |
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 706 Front St; 4 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 706 Front St 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 | 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 | CITY OF FORT BENTON serves 1,500 people · EPA ID MT0000216 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.61 mg/L (2020) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
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