502 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101 Property Records

Yellowstone County property record for 502 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$367,678 (May 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,906 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000A189940`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000A189940`
Alternative APNs	`03-0927-04-3-23-13-0000` `R0319818` `A189940` `A18994`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,308 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,339 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,308 sqft
Basement Area	1,031 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood / Spot
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	408 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	408 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	116 sqft
Deck Area	145 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

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	502 CUSTER AVE
City	BILLINGS
State	MT
Zip	59101-2839
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-60
Legal Description	YELLOWSTONE ADD, S04, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 7, LOT 45 - 46
Legal Range	26E
Legal Township	01S
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	YELLOWSTONE ADD
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	45-46
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Township / Civil Division	BILLINGS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	1000

Owner

Source: Yellowstone County records, as of October 6, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	502 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BK/MT
Jun 22, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BK/MT
Sep 21, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20244074843
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 11, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0003711103
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	502 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839
Document Number	0003929790
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	502 CUSTER AVE BILLINGS MT 591012839, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839

Mortgage

Document Number	0003929790
Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	3929790

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BK/MT
Address	HELENA, MT 59601

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 28, 2050

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2020
Property Address	502 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839
Document Number	0003924695
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2020
Instrument	3924695
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	502 CUSTER AVE BILLINGS MT 591012839, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839

Mortgage

Document Number	3924696
Date	Jun 22, 2020
Instrument	3924696

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BK/MT
Address	HELENA, MT 59604

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 21, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number	3924697,
Date	Jun 22, 2020
Instrument	3924697

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BK/MT
Address	HELENA, MT 59601

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 21, 2050

September 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	502 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839
Document Number	0003805916
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 1, 2017
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	502 CUSTER AVE BILLINGS MT 591012839, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839

Mortgage

Document Number	0003805916
Date	Feb 21, 2017
Instrument	3805916

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 20, 2047

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		$280,700 (-) Land $37,400 Building $243,300	$280,700 (-) Land $37,400 Building $243,300
2025	$1,906.00 (-24.06%)	$280,700 (+12.46%) Land $37,400 Building $243,300	$280,700 (+12.46%) Land $37,400 Building $243,300
2024	$2,510.00 (+12.71%)
2023	$2,227.00	$249,600	$249,600 Land $37,300 Building $212,300

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	3 (1978)
Most Recent Claim	May 1978 · rainfall accumulation

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 687 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	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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