Yellowstone County property record for 514 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,201 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $238,009 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,245 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A189910 |
| Primary APN | 000A189910 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,201 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,411 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,201 sqft |
| Basement Area | 210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,490 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 251 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 514 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 39 - 40, & E3.5 LT 38 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | YELLOWSTONE ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39-40 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
514 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264128762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 514 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Document Number | 0004128762 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4067 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 4128762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Document Number | 0004128763 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 4128763 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 514 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Document Number | 0004001958 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4067 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4001958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1827 WYOMING AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4005 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Document Number | 0004001959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4001959 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Custer Ave was $1,245, down 2.3% 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 | $236,500 (+1.11%) Land $38,115 Building $198,385 | $236,500 (+1.11%) Land $38,115 Building $198,385 | |
| 2025 | $1,245.00 (-2.28%) | $233,900 Land $38,115 Building $195,785 | $233,900 Land $38,115 Building $195,785 |
| 2024 | $1,274.00 (-35.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,962.00 | $219,900 | $219,900 Land $37,885 Building $182,015 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 Custer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 risk around 514 Custer 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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