Yellowstone County property record for 1229 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Feb 2024 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A092620 |
| Primary APN | 000A092620 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 856 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| 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 | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59102-5217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-60 |
| Legal Description | HOULE SUBD, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 1, LOT 14 - 15 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOULE SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1229 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MONTANA HEALTH FCU |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNIVERSAL LENDING |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNIVERSAL LENDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0004147457 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264147457 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0004147457, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264147457 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0004068811 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4068811 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 296 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0004024536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 4024536 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 314 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003806197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3806197 |
| Name | MONTANA HEALTH FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0003861251 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3861251 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE BILLINGS MT 591025217, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 3861252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3861252 |
| Name | UNIVERSAL LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80224 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0003861252 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3861252 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1229 CUSTER AVE BILLINGS MT 591025217, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 3861251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3861251 |
| Name | UNIVERSAL LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80224 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 Custer Ave was $450, down 19.4% 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 | $252,100 (-) Land $47,135 Building $204,965 | $252,100 (-) Land $47,135 Building $204,965 | |
| 2025 | $450.00 (-19.35%) | $252,100 Land $47,135 Building $204,965 | $252,100 Land $47,135 Building $204,965 |
| 2024 | $558.00 (-71.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,953.00 | $218,900 | $218,900 Land $43,756 Building $175,144 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1229 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 1229 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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