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$498,703$311 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

FORT BENTON, MT 59442
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,601 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
320 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$499K
$462K low$535K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$945 (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.$184,958 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,118
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$162,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,972
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,958

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.45 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Historical
CountyCHOUTEAU
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.320.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 432 ft²

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

E
Fort Benton SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.8 mi
M
Fort Benton 7-8A
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.9 mi
H
Fort Benton High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 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

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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Fort Benton 59442
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Fort Benton 59442
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Chouteau County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Fort Benton 59442
  • Older than 70% of homes in Fort Benton 59442

What homes are worth in Fort Benton 59442

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$138K$618K

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Fort Benton 59442.

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.

Estimated value$498,703
CheaperTypical $261,287Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$311
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,601 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size320 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Benton 59442Chouteau County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,70395% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31195% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,601 ft²67% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than320 ac95% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than192230% of homes37% of homes

About

How much is , Fort Benton, MT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Fort Benton, MT is $498,703 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $462,452 to $534,954. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Fort Benton, MT last sell?

, Fort Benton, MT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Fort Benton, MT?

, Fort Benton, MT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,601 square feet of living space and a 320.00-acre lot.

When was , Fort Benton, MT built?

, Fort Benton, MT was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve , Fort Benton, MT?

, Fort Benton, MT is assigned to Fort Benton School (elementary), rated A; Fort Benton 7-8 (middle), 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 , Fort Benton, MT compare to other homes in Fort Benton 59442?

Among the 922 homes in Fort Benton 59442, it is worth more than 95% of them ($498,703 against a typical $261,287), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($311 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,601 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (320 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1922 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Chouteau County, it is worth more than 90% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Fort Benton, MT?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Fort Benton, MT was $945. The county assessed it at $184,958.

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