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BACK 40 RANCH RD

PLAINS, MT 59859
0
Baths
2.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$495 (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.$130,538 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,538
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,538

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySanders
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.53

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Plains High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Plains Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.9 mi
M
Plains 7-8 SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Plains K-12 Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 59859These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.133

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,603
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,005
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Back 40 Ranch 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.

How it measures up in Plains 59859

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plains 59859.

Lot size2.53 ac
SmallerTypical 3.52 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

How Back 40 Ranch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlains 59859Sanders County
Lot sizebigger than2.53 ac46% of homes51% of homes

About Back 40 Ranch Rd

When did Back 40 Ranch Rd, Plains, MT last sell?

Back 40 Ranch Rd, Plains, MT last sold on Jun 14, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Back 40 Ranch Rd, Plains, MT?

Back 40 Ranch Rd, Plains, MT is assigned to Plains High School (high), rated D-; Plains Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Plains 7-8 School (middle), rated B. All sit in Plains K-12 Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on Back 40 Ranch Rd, Plains, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for Back 40 Ranch Rd, Plains, MT was $495. The county assessed it at $130,538.

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