1038 Butte Ave, Helena, MT 59601 Property Records

Lewis And Clark County property record for 1038 Butte Ave, Helena, MT 59601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,247 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,013 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$346,900 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,928 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`R053241`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R053241`
Alternative APNs	`05-1888-30-4-44-15-0000` `0000002193`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,247 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	891 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	356 sqft
Basement Area	891 sqft
Finished Basement	891 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,013 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	166 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	483 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000002193
Street Address	1038 BUTTE AVE
City	HELENA
State	MT
Zip	59601-3821
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOCKEY ADDN, S30, T10 N, R03 W, BLOCK 8, LOT 9
Legal Range	03W
Legal Township	10N
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	LOCKEY ADDN
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Township / Civil Division	HELENA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	900

Owner

1038 Butte Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 15, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	536 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4358
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 3, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Jun 4, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 25, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213389095
Deed Book / Page	60 / 1906
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2021
Property Address	1038 BUTTE AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-3821
Document Number	M60/1906
Book / Page	M60 / 1906
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2021
Instrument	3389095
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2021
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COM

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants

Mortgage

Document Number	3389096
Date	Nov 3, 2021
Instrument	3389096

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address	1038 BUTTE AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-3821
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	M55/5656
Date	Jun 4, 2019
Book Page	M55/5656
Instrument	3337624

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HELENA, MT 59604

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	299 Months
Due	May 21, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1038 Butte Ave was $2,928.

Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Lewis And Clark County
Municipality	Helena City
Elementary School District	Helena Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Helena High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,928.00	$476,400
2025			$476,400 Land $178,150 Building $298,250
2023	$4,056.00	$372,100	$372,100 Land $126,950 Building $245,150

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1038 Butte Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 7, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone D undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 1038 Butte Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	HELENA WATER SYSTEM serves 32,091 people · EPA ID MT0000241
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
TDS Telecom Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: 3 Rivers Communications, Montana Internet.

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