Yellowstone County property record for 4531 Murphy Ave, Billings, MT 59101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 845 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,946 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $256,851 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,667 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A141750 |
| Primary APN | 000A141750 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 845 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 845 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,946 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4531 MURPHY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59101-4932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-70 |
| Legal Description | SOUTHWEST BILLINGS SUBD 1ST, S09, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 3, LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWEST BILLINGS SUBD 1ST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
4531 Murphy Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
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 File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4531 MURPHY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage FIRST FED'L BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20244069579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003871969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4531 MURPHY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4932 |
| Document Number | 0004069579 |
| Map Reference | DOC 542416 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4069579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4531 MURPHY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4932 |
| Document Number | 0004069580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4069580 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4531 MURPHY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4932 |
| Document Number | 0003871969 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3871969 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4531 MURPHY AVE BILLINGS MT 591014932, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4932 |
| Document Number | 3871970 |
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| Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3871970 |
| Name | FIRST FED'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Address | SHERIDAN, WY 82801 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4531 Murphy Ave was $1,667, down 18.8% 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 | $240,100 (-) Land $39,256 Building $200,844 | $240,100 (-) Land $39,256 Building $200,844 | |
| 2025 | $1,667.00 (-18.84%) | $240,100 Land $39,256 Building $200,844 | $240,100 Land $39,256 Building $200,844 |
| 2024 | $2,054.00 (+20.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,706.00 | $191,200 | $191,200 Land $38,585 Building $152,615 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4531 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 4531 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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