Lewis And Clark County property record for 1656 Walnut St, Helena, MT 59601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $212,866 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R051306 |
| Primary APN | R051306 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 342 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 342 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 337 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000000698 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1656 WALNUT ST |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59601-1154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | FLOWER GARDEN ADDN, S20, T10 N, R03 W, BLOCK 3, E5' LT 33 & LT 34 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLOWER GARDEN ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33,34 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1656 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1656 WALNUT ST, HELENA, MT 59601-1154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20253444536 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64 / 9023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1656 WALNUT ST, HELENA, MT 59601-1154 |
| Document Number | 00M64/9023 |
| Book / Page | M64 / 9023 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3444536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, FLYINGS TITLE & ESCROW |
| 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 | 1656 WALNUT ST, HELENA, MT 59601-1154 |
| Document Number | 0003444537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3444537 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1656 Walnut St was $1,963, up 12% 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 | $1,963.00 (+11.98%) | $331,900 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,753.00 | $331,900 | $331,900 Land $94,069 Building $237,831 |
| 2023 | $2,528.00 | $232,000 | $232,000 Land $78,907 Building $153,093 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1656 Walnut 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.
The area around 1656 Walnut St 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 | 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 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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