Yellowstone County property record for 1628 Valley Dr, Laurel, MT 59044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,476 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000B004410 |
| Primary APN | 000B004410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,476 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,668 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1628 VALLEY DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59044-9475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRUHLKE SUBD, S04, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 5, LOT 9 - 11 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRUHLKE SUBD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-11 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
1628 Valley Dr 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 | 1628 VALLEY DR, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT |
| May 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 1628 VALLEY DR, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1628 VALLEY DR, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
| Document Number | 0004064100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4064100 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 326 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1628 VALLEY DR, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
| Document Number | 0003954898 |
| Map Reference | DOC 527555 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3954898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1628 VALLEY DR, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
| Document Number | 0003954899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3954899 |
| Name | OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1628 VALLEY DR, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
| Document Number | 0003850137 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3850137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1628 VALLEY DR LAUREL MT 590449475, LAUREL, MT 59044-9475 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1628 Valley Dr was $1,608.
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Elementary School District | Laurel Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Laurel High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $379,200 Land $76,567 Building $302,633 | $379,200 Land $76,567 Building $302,633 | |
| 2025 | $1,608.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,928.00 | $304,400 | $304,400 Land $49,724 Building $254,676 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1628 Valley Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2004 · river or lake flooding |
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 1628 Valley Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 71% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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