Chouteau County property record for 716 Main St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,589 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,339 (2025) |
| APN | R1912820 |
| Primary APN | R1912820 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,589 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 854 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000011100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 716 MAIN ST |
| City | FORT BENTON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59442-8935 |
| 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 031, LOTS 18-19-20 |
| Legal Range | 08E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT BENTON ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-20 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2132 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Chouteau County records · APN R1912820
Assessment roll updated October 3, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1362, FORT BENTON, MT 59442-1362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Chouteau County records · Assessment roll updated October 3, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,339.00 (-39.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $202,400 (+12.69%) | $202,400 (+12.69%) Land $50,370 Building $152,030 |
| 2023 | $2,219.00 | $179,600 | $179,600 Land $42,570 Building $137,030 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Triangle Telephone Cooperative Assn. Fiber | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 263 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FORT BENTON serves 1,500 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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