Lewis And Clark County property record for 3870 Traufer Ave, Helena, MT 59602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $361,760 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,868 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0533150 |
| Primary APN | R0533150 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,519 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000035539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3870 TRAUFER AVE |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59602-7461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GOLDEN ESTATES II, S18, T10 N, R03 W, BLOCK 1, COS #587305 BLOCK 1-2 |
| Legal Range | 03W |
| Legal Township | 10N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLDEN ESTATES II |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Township / Civil Division | HELENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 503 |
3870 Traufer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3870 TRAUFER AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-7461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233410292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 62 / 693 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEWIS AND CLARK MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3870 TRAUFER AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-7461 |
| Document Number | 000M62/693 |
| Book / Page | M62 / 693 |
| Map Reference | DOC 587305-S |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3410292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FLYING S TITLE & ESCROW |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3870 TRAUFER AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-7461 |
| Document Number | 0003410293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3410293 |
| Name | MANN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3870 Traufer Ave was $1,868, up 12.3% from the year before.
Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis And Clark County |
| 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 | $1,868.00 (+12.26%) | $368,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,664.00 | $368,600 | $368,600 Land $83,744 Building $284,856 |
| 2023 | $3,433.00 | $366,000 | $366,000 Land $105,983 Building $260,017 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3870 Traufer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3870 Traufer Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 | GOLDEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION private · serves 400 people · EPA ID MT0004187 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Montana Internet, T-Mobile.
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