Yellowstone County property record for 1212 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,862 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Refinance Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A092870 |
| Primary APN | 000A092870 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,106 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,181 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 92 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1212 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59102-5218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-70 |
| Legal Description | HOULE SUBD, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 2, LOT 42 - 43 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOULE SUBD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42-43 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1212 Custer Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 419 18TH ST W, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4812 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1212 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003890153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3890153 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1212 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003952321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3952321 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1212 Custer Ave was $1,862, down 22.6% from the year before.
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $293,300 (-) Land $47,135 Building $246,165 | $293,300 (-) Land $47,135 Building $246,165 | |
| 2025 | $1,862.00 (-22.61%) | $293,300 Land $47,135 Building $246,165 | $293,300 Land $47,135 Building $246,165 |
| 2024 | $2,406.00 (+8.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,215.00 | $248,300 | $248,300 Land $43,756 Building $204,544 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1212 Custer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1212 Custer Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 469 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 |
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