Yellowstone County property record for 509 Cottonwood Ave, Laurel, MT 59044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $977 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000B008340 |
| Primary APN | 000B008340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 628 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 509 COTTONWOOD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59044-2818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NUTTING SUBD, S10, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 11, LOT 16 - 17 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | NUTTING SUBD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
509 Cottonwood Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 COTTONWOOD AVE, LAUREL, MT 59044-2818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Cottonwood Ave was $977, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Yellowstone County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Municipality | Laurel City |
| Elementary School District | Laurel Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Laurel High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $239,000 (-) Land $56,449 Building $182,551 | $239,000 (-) Land $56,449 Building $182,551 | |
| 2025 | $977.00 (+1.45%) | $239,000 Land $56,449 Building $182,551 | $239,000 Land $56,449 Building $182,551 |
| 2024 | $963.00 (+242.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $281.00 | $176,700 | $176,700 Land $36,672 Building $140,028 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Cottonwood Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
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 509 Cottonwood Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | LAUREL MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves 6,339 people · EPA ID MT0000270 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jun 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, TCT Internet, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures