Chouteau County property record for 783 1st St, Big Sandy, MT 59520
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,400 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,542 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,648 (2025) |
| APN | R1916020 |
| Primary APN | R1916020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,542 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000007329 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 783 1ST ST |
| 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 008, PT. OF LOTS 13, 15, 17 & PT. O F ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 15 & 17 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG SANDY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,15 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SANDY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
783 1st St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2001.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 456, BIG SANDY, MT 59520-0456 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 783 1st St was $1,648.
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 | $172,198 (-) Land $9,468 Building $162,730 | $172,198 (-) Land $9,468 Building $162,730 | |
| 2025 | $1,648.00 | $172,198 | $172,198 Land $9,468 Building $162,730 |
| 2023 | $1,980.00 | $174,474 | $174,474 Land $8,064 Building $166,410 |
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 783 1st St.
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 783 1st 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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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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