Yellowstone County property record for 4440 Murphy Ave, Billings, MT 59101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,694 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,544 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,877 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A124430 |
| Primary APN | 000A124430 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,694 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 734 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 82 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,544 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 58 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4440 MURPHY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59101-4929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-70 |
| Legal Description | ORCHARD LANE SUBD 3RD FILING, S09, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 8, LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD LANE SUBD 3RD FILING |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
4440 Murphy Ave is held in a trust since July 2018.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3703 CORBIN DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-8010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WESTERN SECURITY BANK |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST MONTANA TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20183855037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 4440 MURPHY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003848856 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000003848856 |
| Name | WESTERN SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4440 MURPHY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4929 |
| Document Number | 0003855037 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3855037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST MONTANA TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1003 POLY DR BILLINGS MT 591021831, BILLINGS, MT 59102-1831 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4440 Murphy Ave was $1,877, down 18.2% 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 | $273,100 (-2.08%) Land $38,675 Building $234,425 | $273,100 (-2.08%) Land $38,675 Building $234,425 | |
| 2025 | $1,877.00 (-18.21%) | $278,915 Land $38,675 Building $240,240 | $278,915 Land $38,675 Building $240,240 |
| 2024 | $2,295.00 (+14.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,012.00 | $225,500 | $225,500 Land $37,879 Building $187,621 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4440 Murphy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4440 Murphy 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 | BILLINGS HEIGHTS CO WATER DIST OF serves 12,000 people · EPA ID MT0000155 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF BILLINGS |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 604 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 200 / 100 |
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