Lewis And Clark County property record for 296 Obsidian Ave, Helena, MT 59602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $216,700 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,228 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R633909 |
| Primary APN | R633909 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,972 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,106 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000045116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 OBSIDIAN AVE |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59602-8665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STONE MEADOWS SUBD, S13, T10 N, R04 W, BLOCK 10, LOT 9, PER COS #3160896 |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE MEADOWS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 503 |
296 Obsidian Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 OBSIDIAN AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-8665 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20153275175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50 / 659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Obsidian Ave was $4,228.
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 | $4,228.00 | $657,300 | |
| 2025 | $657,300 Land $128,167 Building $529,133 | ||
| 2023 | $5,702.00 | $519,400 | $519,400 Land $109,690 Building $409,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Obsidian Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 7, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · 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 296 Obsidian Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 149 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 |
May also be available: Montana Internet.
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