Yellowstone County property record for 1537 Cook Ave, Billings, MT 59102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,700 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,848 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A095300 |
| Primary APN | 000A095300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 907 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 101 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1537 COOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59102-5117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-70 |
| Legal Description | KEIRLE SUBD 2ND FILING, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 5, LOT 19 - 20 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEIRLE SUBD 2ND FILING |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 1702 |
1537 Cook Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1801 12TH AVE W, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912-4332 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163794727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003765881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1537 COOK AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5117 |
| Document Number | 0003904046 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 COOK AVE BILLINGS MT 591025117, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5117 |
| Document Number | 0003904046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3904046 |
| Name | BANK OF BRIDGER |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRIDGER, MT 59014 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2039 |
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $332,600 (-) Land $49,423 Building $283,177 | $332,600 (-) Land $49,423 Building $283,177 | |
| 2025 | $332,600 Land $49,423 Building $283,177 | $332,600 Land $49,423 Building $283,177 | |
| 2023 | $2,848.00 | $293,000 | $293,000 Land $45,463 Building $247,537 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1537 Cook 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.
The area around 1537 Cook 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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