Lewis And Clark County property record for 217 8th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,182 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,800 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,948 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R057210 |
| Primary APN | R057210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 506 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,182 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000005289 |
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| Street Address | 217 8TH AVE |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59601-4034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 3 |
| Legal Description | ALLEN ADDITION, S30, T10 N, R03 W, BLOCK 427, W 12' LT 8 & E 30' LT 9 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 427 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Helena Historic District listed 1972 · 75 contributing resources · NRIS 72000737 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
217 8th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 8TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163291374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51 / 5343 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | M51/5343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 8th Ave was $2,948, up 7.9% 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 | $2,948.00 (+7.87%) | $479,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,733.00 | $479,600 | $479,600 Land $151,690 Building $327,910 |
| 2023 | $4,256.00 | $390,500 | $390,500 Land $92,370 Building $298,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 8th Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 217 8th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Montana Internet, T-Mobile.
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