Chouteau County property record for 78 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, MT 59520
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,600 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.551 acres (24,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,606 (2025) |
| APN | R1915662 |
| Primary APN | R1915662 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,600 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,002 sqft (0.551 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 2,744 sqft |
| Loading Dock | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 900 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000020311 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 MONTANA AVE E |
| City | BIG SANDY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59520 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | BIG SANDY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S18, T28 N, R13 E, BLOCK 003, 10' X 50' LOT 3 & 50' X 50' OF LOT 5 & ALL OF LOTS 7, 9 & 11 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG SANDY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,5,7,9 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SANDY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
78 Montana Ave E, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 347, BIG SANDY, MT 59520-0347 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Montana Ave E was $1,606.
Source: Chouteau County assessment roll, as of October 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Municipality | Big Sandy Town |
| Unified School District | Big Sandy K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103,200 (-) Land $14,850 Building $88,350 | $103,200 (-) Land $14,850 Building $88,350 | |
| 2025 | $1,606.00 | $103,200 | $103,200 Land $14,850 Building $88,350 |
| 2023 | $1,547.00 | $85,100 | $85,100 Land $12,100 Building $73,000 |
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 78 Montana Ave E.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 78 Montana Ave E 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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BIG SANDY serves 608 people · EPA ID MT0000150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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