3040 E Custer Ave, Helena, MT 59602 Property Records

Lewis And Clark County property record for 3040 E Custer Ave, Helena, MT 59602

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$62,500 (Mar 2007)
Tax Bill$1,748 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR0512577

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR0512577
Alternative APNs
  • 05-1888-16-4-02-03-0000
  • 0000009769

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,760 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,760 sqft
Basement Area1,100 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area1,152 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area48 sqft
Deck Area852 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number0000009769
Street Address3040 E CUSTER AVE
CityHELENA
StateMT
Zip59602-1207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionHELENA SCHOOL TRACTS, S16, T10 N, R03 W, LOT 28, W100' OF S225' OF E2
Legal Range03W
Legal Township10N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionHELENA SCHOOL TRACTS
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionLEWIS AND CLARK MT
Township / Civil DivisionHELENA
Census Block Group5
Census Block5031
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3040 E CUSTER AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-1207
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 12, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 12, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20073124831
Deed Book / Page36 / 1661
Last Transfer DateFeb 17, 2021
Transfer Doc0003373147
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address3040 E CUSTER AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-1207
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST MONTANA TITLE, FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberM58/8348
DateMar 9, 2021
Book PageM58/8348
Instrument3374186
Lender
NameOPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
TypeBank
AddressHELENA, MT 59604
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term174 Months
DueSep 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMontana
CountyLewis And Clark County
Elementary School DistrictHelena Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictHelena High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,748.00 (-45.76%)$382,900 (+12.25%)$382,900 (+12.25%) Land $71,414 Building $311,486
2023$3,223.00$341,100$341,100 Land $90,218 Building $250,882

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 7, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemHELENA WATER SYSTEM
serves 32,091 people · EPA ID MT0000241
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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