224 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101 Property Records

Yellowstone County property record for 224 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$238,800 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,920 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000A158390`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000A158390`
Alternative APNs	`03-0927-04-4-19-19-0000` `R0316561` `A158390` `A15839`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,003 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,783 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,166 sqft
Upper Floors Area	837 sqft
Basement Area	780 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood / Spot
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	224 CUSTER AVE
City	BILLINGS
State	MT
Zip	59101-2832
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R-60
Legal Description	SUBURBAN SUBD, S04, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 6, LOT 33 - 34
Legal Range	26E
Legal Township	01S
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	SUBURBAN SUBD
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	33-34
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Township / Civil Division	BILLINGS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	401

Owner

224 Custer Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	224 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 29, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BLACK HILLS FCU
May 26, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Aug 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DUBUQUE BK&TR
May 8, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213973872
Prior Transfer Date	May 1, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0003848562
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	224 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0004070703
Date	Mar 29, 2024
Instrument	4070703

Lender

Name	BLACK HILLS FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	RAPID CITY, SD 57709

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2039

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	May 26, 2021
Property Address	224 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832
Document Number	0003973872
Instrument Date	May 25, 2021
Instrument	3973872
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2021
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	224 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832

Mortgage

Document Number	0003973873
Date	May 26, 2021
Instrument	3973873

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2018
Property Address	224 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832
Document Number	0003856584
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2018
Instrument	3856584
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	224 CUSTER AVE BILLINGS MT 591012832, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832

Mortgage

Document Number	3856585
Date	Aug 3, 2018
Instrument	3856585

Lender

Name	DUBUQUE BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	DUBUQUE, IA 52001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 2, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	May 8, 2018
Property Address	224 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2832
Document Number	0003848562
Instrument Date	May 1, 2018
Instrument	3848562
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 31, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8716 RAZOR CREEK DR SHEPHERD MT 590793923, SHEPHERD, MT 59079-3923

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 224 Custer Ave was $1,920 with a homeowner's exemption, down 30.5% from the year before.

Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$276,600 (-) Land $44,211 Building $232,389	$276,600 (-) Land $44,211 Building $232,389
2025	$1,920.00 (-30.51%)	$276,600 Land $44,211 Building $232,389	$276,600 Land $44,211 Building $232,389
2024	$2,763.00 (+13.84%)
2023	$2,427.00	$272,000	$272,000 Land $42,739 Building $229,261

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 224 Custer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.

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	1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	May 2011 · Severe Storms And 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

The area around 224 Custer 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF BILLINGS serves 114,000 people · EPA ID MT0000153
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 707 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
Wisp West Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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