Chouteau County property record for 974 1st St, Big Sandy, MT 59520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,017 (2025) |
| APN | R1915906 |
| Primary APN | R1915906 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000021615 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 1ST ST |
| City | BIG SANDY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59520-7726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIG SANDY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, S18, T28 N, R13 E, BLOCK 012, LOT 012 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG SANDY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CHOUTEAU MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SANDY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
974 1st St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2007.
Source: Chouteau County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 563, BIG SANDY, MT 59520-0563 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 1st St was $1,017.
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 | $183,000 (-) Land $8,050 Building $174,950 | $183,000 (-) Land $8,050 Building $174,950 | |
| 2025 | $1,017.00 | $183,000 | $183,000 Land $8,050 Building $174,950 |
| 2023 | $1,314.00 | $157,600 | $157,600 Land $7,000 Building $150,600 |
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 974 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 974 1st St 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 | 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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