Yellowstone County property record for 266 Sphinx Pl, Billings, MT 59105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,017 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.311 acres (13,559 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,780 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A237710 |
| Primary APN | 000A237710 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,017 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,122 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 945 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 105 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,559 sqft (0.311 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 469 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Gazebo | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 266 SPHINX PL |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59105-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-96 |
| Legal Description | SAHARA SANDS 2ND FILING, S28, T01 N, R26 E, BLOCK 9, LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAHARA SANDS 2ND FILING |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 704 |
266 Sphinx Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 SPHINX PL, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153752776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 266 Sphinx Pl was $2,780, down 21.8% from the year before.
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $396,300 (-) Land $71,956 Building $324,344 | $396,300 (-) Land $71,956 Building $324,344 | |
| 2025 | $2,780.00 (-21.76%) | $396,300 Land $71,956 Building $324,344 | $396,300 Land $71,956 Building $324,344 |
| 2024 | $3,553.00 (+17.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,036.00 | $340,200 | $340,200 Land $65,898 Building $274,302 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 266 Sphinx Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 266 Sphinx Pl is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 317 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 200 / 100 |
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