1039 Howard Ave, Billings, MT 59102 Property Records

Yellowstone County property record for 1039 Howard Ave, Billings, MT 59102

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 3,613 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$175,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,490 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000A035430`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000A035430`
Alternative APNs	`03-0927-05-4-11-02-0000` `A035430` `R033746` `A03543`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,613 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,715 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,100 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	573 sqft
Basement Area	1,042 sqft
Finished Basement	940 sqft
Unfinished Basement	102 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood / Spot

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	60 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Shed	1 Shed
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1039 HOWARD AVE
City	BILLINGS
State	MT
Zip	59102-5544
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-60
Legal Description	BROADWATER SUBD, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 14, LOT 18 - 20
Legal Range	26E
Legal Township	01S
Legal Section	05
Legal Subdivision	BROADWATER SUBD
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	18-20
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Township / Civil Division	BILLINGS
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5020
Census Tract	1000

Owner

Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	721 BURLINGTON AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-5833
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20203932220
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 26, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0003645915
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2020
Property Address	1039 HOWARD AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5544
Document Number	0003932220
Map Reference	DOC 10012
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2020
Instrument	3932220
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	721 BURSTINGTON AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101

Mortgage

Document Number	0003932221
Date	Aug 10, 2020
Instrument	3932221

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
Municipality	Billings City
County	Yellowstone County
Elementary School District	Billings Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Billings High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$387,810 (-) Land $37,400 Building $350,410	$387,810 (-) Land $37,400 Building $350,410
2025	$2,490.00 (-28.16%)	$387,810 (+8.76%) Land $37,400 Building $350,410	$387,810 (+8.76%) Land $37,400 Building $350,410
2024	$3,466.00 (+8.93%)
2023	$3,182.00	$356,570	$356,570 Land $37,300 Building $319,270

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	BILLINGS HEIGHTS CO WATER DIST OF serves 12,000 people · EPA ID MT0000155
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF BILLINGS
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	4 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
TDS Telecom Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Ziply Fiber Fiber	6,000 / 6,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Wisp West Fixed Wireless	200 / 100
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20