Yellowstone County property record for 12841 US Hwy 87, Shepherd, MT 59079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,470 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,206 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 000D086610 |
| Primary APN | 000D086610 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 130 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| View / Lot | Rural |
| Deck Area | 688 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 12841 US HIGHWAY 87 |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERD |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59079-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S02, T03 N, R26 E, C.O.S. 1587, PARCEL 2, AMND (LESS 2.39 AC HWY) (23.228 AC) |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFICATE/SURV 1587 02 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1336 |
| Census Tract | 1502 |
12841 US Hwy 87 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12841 US HIGHWAY 87, SHEPHERD, MT 59079-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| May 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203933374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12841 US HIGHWAY 87, SHEPHERD, MT 59079-3022 |
| Document Number | 0003933374 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1528959 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3933374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 12841 US HIGHWAY 87, SHEPHERD, MT 59079-3022 |
| Document Number | 0003933375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3933375 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12841 US HIGHWAY 87, SHEPHERD, MT 59079-3022 |
| Document Number | 0003815236 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1528959 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3815236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Number | 0003815237 |
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| Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3815237 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12841 US Hwy 87 was $2,206, down 24.1% from the year before.
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Elementary School District | Shepherd Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Shepherd High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $387,311 (-) Land $51,851 Building $335,460 | $387,311 (-) Land $51,851 Building $335,460 | |
| 2025 | $2,206.00 (-24.09%) | $387,311 Land $51,851 Building $335,460 | $387,311 Land $51,851 Building $335,460 |
| 2024 | $2,906.00 (+3.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,810.00 | $323,444 | $323,444 Land $43,124 Building $280,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12841 US Hwy 87 in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12841 US Hwy 87 is high, ranking above 79% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 67% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid-Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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