Yellowstone County property record for 1438 Buffalo Trail Rd, Molt, MT 59057
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 4.11 acres (179,467 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,548 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 000D042360 |
| Primary APN | 000D042360 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,804 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 604 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 179,467 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Rural |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 848 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1438 BUFFALO TRAIL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MOLT |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59057-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S35, T01 N, R23 E, C.O.S. 1835, PARCEL 25B, AMND (LESS 1.49 AC HWY) 4.12 AC (99) |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHIEF JOSEPH RANCHES 25 PH I |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHWEST YELLOWSTONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 1403 |
1438 Buffalo Trail Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1438 BUFFALO TRAIL RD, MOLT, MT 59057-2101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 Buffalo Trail Rd was $1,548, down 32.7% from the year before.
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Secondary School District | Billings High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Elder Grove Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $371,200 (-) Land $112,208 Building $258,992 | $371,200 (-) Land $112,208 Building $258,992 | |
| 2025 | $1,548.00 (-32.67%) | $371,200 Land $112,208 Building $258,992 | $371,200 Land $112,208 Building $258,992 |
| 2024 | $2,299.00 (+0.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,290.00 | $342,800 | $342,800 Land $81,530 Building $261,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1438 Buffalo Trail Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 1438 Buffalo Trail Rd is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 48% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Triangle Communications Fiber | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisp West.
No cell data coverage reported
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