Yellowstone County property record for 38 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 6 ba · 3,144 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,900 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A158790 |
| Primary APN | 000A158790 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59101-1840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | SUBURBAN SUBD, S04, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 8, LOT 8 - 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBURBAN SUBD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
38 Custer Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-1840 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BILLINGS FCU |
| May 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage STOCKMAN BANK OF MONTANA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153732991 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003577380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 38 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-1840 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004128851 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 4128851 |
| Name | BILLINGS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 38 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-1840 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 CHARCOAL CT, WRIGHT, WY 82732-5014 |
| Document Number | 0004046955 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4046955 |
| Name | STOCKMAN BANK OF MONTANA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59102 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Custer Ave was $2,109, down 27% 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 | $309,400 (-) Land $41,853 Building $267,547 | $309,400 (-) Land $41,853 Building $267,547 | |
| 2025 | $2,109.00 (-27.02%) | $309,400 Land $41,853 Building $267,547 | $309,400 Land $41,853 Building $267,547 |
| 2024 | $2,890.00 (+13.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,552.00 | $286,000 | $286,000 Land $33,451 Building $252,549 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 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.
The area around 38 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.
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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 200 / 100 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, TDS Telecom, Ziply Fiber.
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