126 Jefferson St, Helena, MT 59601 Property Records

Lewis And Clark County property record for 126 Jefferson St, Helena, MT 59601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1874
Lot Size	0.258 acres (11,238 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$194,000 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill	$3,769 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R057834`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R057834`
Alternative APNs	`05-1887-36-1-21-19-0000` `0000005805`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,160 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,192 sqft
2nd Floor Area	968 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	97 sqft
Basement Area	250 sqft
Unfinished Basement	250 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1874
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	60 sqft
Deck Area	343 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000005805
Street Address	126 JEFFERSON ST
City	HELENA
State	MT
Zip	59601-6278
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HELENA TOWNSITE 1869, S36, T10 N, R04 W, BLOCK 62, LOT 3A - 4A, COS #464389/B
Legal Range	04W
Legal Township	10N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	HELENA TOWNSITE 1869
Legal Block	62
Legal Lot Number	3A-4A
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Township / Civil Division	HELENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1020
Census Tract	702

Owner

126 Jefferson St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2013.

Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 2017, HELENA, MT 59624-2017
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Jul 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Feb 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20133246224
Deed Book / Page	47 / 4571
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address	126 JEFFERSON ST, HELENA, MT 59601-6278
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA TITLE, FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00M52/4179
Date	Jan 30, 2017
Book Page	M52/4179
Instrument	3301280

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HELENA, MT 59601

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2032

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address	126 JEFFERSON ST, HELENA, MT 59601-6278
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00M57/3605
Date	Jul 7, 2020
Book Page	M57/3605
Instrument	3357984

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HELENA, MT 59604

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Jun 30, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address	126 JEFFERSON ST, HELENA, MT 59601-6278
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00M58/7447
Date	Feb 23, 2021
Book Page	M58/7447
Instrument	3373244

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HELENA, MT 59601

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Jefferson St was $3,769.

Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

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	$3,769.00	$598,000
2025			$598,000 Land $218,038 Building $379,962
2023	$5,367.00	$492,400	$492,400 Land $179,079 Building $313,321

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 126 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 7, 2024

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

Wildfire risk around 126 Jefferson St is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 74% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Montana Internet Fixed Wireless	500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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