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749 LOWER RIDGE RD

FORT BENTON, MT 59442
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$171 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$40,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyCHOUTEAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Fort Benton 7-8A
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.7 mi
E
Fort Benton SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.7 mi
H
Fort Benton High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi

District: Fort Benton Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 59442These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,978
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

749 Lower Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Fort Benton 59442
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Chouteau County

How it measures up in Fort Benton 59442

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Benton 59442.

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 749 Lower Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Benton 59442Chouteau County
Lot sizebigger than1 ac79% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than197367% of homes70% of homes

About 749 Lower Ridge Rd

When did 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT last sell?

749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT last sold on Nov 22, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT?

749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT built?

749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

What schools serve 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT?

749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT is assigned to Fort Benton 7-8 (middle), rated A; Fort Benton School (elementary), rated A; Fort Benton High School (high), rated B. All sit in Fort Benton Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT compare to other homes in Fort Benton 59442?

Among the 922 homes in Fort Benton 59442, its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1973 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 749 Lower Ridge Rd, Fort Benton, MT was $171. The county assessed it at $40,400.

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