Lewis And Clark County property record for 1420 Birch St, Helena, MT 59601
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $252,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R054217 |
| Primary APN | R054217 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000002959 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1420 BIRCH ST |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59601-0615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | HERSHFIELD ADD, S20, T10 N, R03 W, BLOCK 12, LOT 3A, COS#411849/E |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERSHFIELD ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1420 Birch St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1049 RIVER RD W, PLAINS, MT 59859-9356 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163287004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51 / 1320 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | M38/7987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Property Address | 1420 BIRCH ST, HELENA, MT 59601-0615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | RELTCO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | M58/6533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | M58/6533 |
| Instrument | 3372272 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1420 Birch St was $3,579, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,579.00 (+59.99%) | $418,100 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,237.00 | $418,100 | $418,100 Land $172,005 Building $246,095 |
| 2023 | $3,886.00 | $341,300 | $341,300 Land $105,269 Building $236,031 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1420 Birch 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 risk around 1420 Birch St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Montana Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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