342 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101 Property Records

Yellowstone County property record for 342 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$120,000 (Jan 2009)
Tax Bill	$1,605 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000A158120`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000A158120`
Alternative APNs	`03-0927-04-4-18-22-0000` `R0316533` `A158120` `A15812`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,230 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,654 sqft
1st Floor Area	966 sqft
Basement Area	660 sqft
Finished Basement	264 sqft
Unfinished Basement	396 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood / Spot
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Enclosed Frame Porch
Porch Area	43 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	342 CUSTER AVE
City	BILLINGS
State	MT
Zip	59101-2834
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-60
Legal Description	SUBURBAN SUBD, S04, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 5, LOT 26 - 27
Legal Range	26E
Legal Township	01S
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	SUBURBAN SUBD
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	26-27
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Township / Civil Division	BILLINGS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	401

Owner

Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	342 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2834
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 26, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20093492792
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 17, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0003486982
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	342 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2834
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003815171
Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	3815171

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	342 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2834
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003950350
Date	Dec 4, 2020
Instrument	3950350

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$234,000 (-) Land $37,400 Building $196,600	$234,000 (-) Land $37,400 Building $196,600
2025	$1,605.00 (-28.25%)	$234,000 (+5.74%) Land $37,400 Building $196,600	$234,000 (+5.74%) Land $37,400 Building $196,600
2024	$2,237.00 (+13.27%)
2023	$1,975.00	$221,300	$221,300 Land $37,300 Building $184,000

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 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

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 405 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Wisp West Fixed Wireless	200 / 100

May also be available: AT&T.

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