1318 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59102 Property Records

Yellowstone County property record for 1318 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59102

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$270,800 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,569 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000A136700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000A136700`
Alternative APNs	`03-0927-05-3-36-16-0000` `R0314182` `A136700` `A13670`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	860 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	860 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood
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	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	15 sqft
Deck Area	104 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1318 CUSTER AVE
City	BILLINGS
State	MT
Zip	59102-5220
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-70
Legal Description	ROSS SUBD, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 2, LOT 20
Legal Range	26E
Legal Township	01S
Legal Section	05
Legal Subdivision	ROSS SUBD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Township / Civil Division	BILLINGS
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5006
Census Tract	1000

Owner

1318 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1318 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5220
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 13, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20214001718
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2021
Property Address	1318 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5220
Document Number	0004001718
Map Reference	DOC 420253
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2021
Instrument	4001718
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	838 1 2 YELLOWSTONE AVE, 838, BILLINGS, MT 59101

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1318 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5220

Mortgage

Document Number	0004001719
Date	Dec 20, 2021
Instrument	4001719

Lender

Name	ALTANA FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1318 Custer Ave was $1,569, down 29% from the year before.

Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$242,800 (-) Land $47,135 Building $195,665	$242,800 (-) Land $47,135 Building $195,665
2025	$1,569.00 (-29%)	$242,800 Land $47,135 Building $195,665	$242,800 Land $47,135 Building $195,665
2024	$2,210.00 (+9.3%)
2023	$2,022.00	$226,600	$226,600 Land $43,756 Building $182,844

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1318 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1318 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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