Yellowstone County property record for 1245 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,338 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,561 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A066090 |
| Primary APN | 000A066090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,338 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,338 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1245 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 | EHLERDING SUBD, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 1, LOT 22 - 24 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | EHLERDING SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-24 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1245 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WESTERN SECURITY BANK |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LENDUS LLC |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance LENDUS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193880788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003712994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0004046890 |
| Map Reference | DOC 439777 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4046890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1570 GREEN BLUFF AVE, LAUREL, MT 59044-1840 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0004046891 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4046891 |
| Name | WESTERN SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003990945 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3990945 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003917379 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3917379 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0003880788 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3880788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1245 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5217 |
| Document Number | 0003880789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3880789 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1245 Custer Ave was $2,561, down 34.6% 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 | $391,500 (-2.13%) Land $52,375 Building $339,125 | $391,500 (-2.13%) Land $52,375 Building $339,125 | |
| 2025 | $2,561.00 (-34.64%) | $400,000 Land $52,375 Building $347,625 | $400,000 Land $52,375 Building $347,625 |
| 2024 | $3,918.00 (+10.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,547.00 | $397,500 | $397,500 Land $47,645 Building $349,855 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1245 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 1245 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 |
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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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