Gallatin County property record for 1540 Nelson Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,904 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,258,500 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,430 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00RFG24788 |
| Primary APN | 00RFG24788 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 21 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,564 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,340 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 970 sqft |
| Deck Area | 792 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 00RFG24788 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1540 NELSON RD |
| City | BOZEMAN |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59718-8735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | S15, T01 S, R05 E, ACRES 20, E2NE4SE4 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | GALLATIN MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BELGRADE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
1540 Nelson Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2021.
Source: Gallatin County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 NELSON RD, BOZEMAN, MT 59718-8735 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212741502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2280880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALLATIN MT |
| Property Address | 1540 NELSON RD, BOZEMAN, MT 59718-8735 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN, FATCO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2741503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2741503 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1540 Nelson Rd was $20,430, up 86.8% from the year before.
Source: Gallatin County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Elementary School District | Belgrade Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Belgrade High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,430.00 (+86.76%) | $2,330,871 (+20.59%) | $2,330,871 (+20.59%) Land $748,151 Building $1,582,720 |
| 2025 | $10,939.00 | $1,932,938 | $1,932,938 Land $350,218 Building $1,582,720 |
| 2023 | $9,360.00 | $1,542,487 | $1,542,487 Land $594,347 Building $948,140 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1540 Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 30, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 1540 Nelson Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 87% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SkyNet Communications Fixed Wireless | 900 / 500 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Spectrum, Verizon, Wisp West.
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