Sanders County property record for 804 S 1st Ave, Plains, MT 59859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $985 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R35340 |
| Primary APN | R35340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000078 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 804 S 1ST AVE |
| City | PLAINS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59859-7601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS), S27, T20 N, R26 W, BLOCK 022, LOT 015, E2 LOTS 15-16 |
| Legal Range | 26W |
| Legal Township | 20N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIS ADD (PLAINS) |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2119 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
804 S 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Sanders County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 804 S 1ST AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-7601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022326125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANDERS MT |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 804 S 1ST AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-7601 |
| Document Number | 0000328785 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 328785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41796 KRUSE LN, RONAN, MT 59864-8867 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 804 S 1ST AVE, PLAINS, MT 59859-7601 |
| Document Number | 0000328786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 328786 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000328787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 328787 |
| Name | 1ST SECURITY BK MISSOULA |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59806 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 804 S 1st Ave was $985, up 18.8% 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 | $985.00 (+18.82%) | $173,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $829.00 | $173,600 | $173,600 Land $58,850 Building $114,750 |
| 2023 | $1,470.00 | $138,500 | $138,500 Land $29,425 Building $109,075 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 804 S 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 804 S 1st Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 251 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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