517 Nelson Dr, Billings, MT 59102 Property Records

Yellowstone County property record for 517 Nelson Dr, Billings, MT 59102

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,125 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$233,100 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,936 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`000A134720`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`000A134720`
Alternative APNs	`03-0927-06-4-20-13-0000` `R0313984` `A134720` `A13472`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,516 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,516 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Asbestos Frame
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,125 sqft (0.187 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood / Spot
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	384 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	35 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	60 sqft

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	517 NELSON DR
City	BILLINGS
State	MT
Zip	59102-4851
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-70
Legal Description	ROSEDALE SUBD, S06, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 7, LOT 1, AMND
Legal Range	26E
Legal Township	01S
Legal Section	06
Legal Subdivision	ROSEDALE SUBD
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Township / Civil Division	BILLINGS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	1702

Owner

517 Nelson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Yellowstone County records, as of October 15, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	517 NELSON DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4851
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 31, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MONTANA
Jun 1, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Jul 5, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BK/MT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213974560
Prior Transfer Date	May 1, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0003704096
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	517 NELSON DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4851
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003850442
Date	May 31, 2018
Instrument	000003850442

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MONTANA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	356 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2021
Property Address	517 NELSON DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4851
Document Number	0003974560
Map Reference	DOC 461791
Instrument Date	May 25, 2021
Instrument	3974560
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	517 NELSON DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4851

Mortgage

Document Number	0003974561
Date	Jun 1, 2021
Instrument	3974561

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	YELLOWSTONE MT
Property Address	517 NELSON DR, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4851
Document Number	0003853695
Instrument Date	Jul 5, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2021
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	517 NELSON DR BILLINGS MT 591024851, BILLINGS, MT 59102-4851

Mortgage

Document Number	0003853695
Date	Jul 5, 2018
Instrument	3853695

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BK/MT
Address	HELENA, MT 59604

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 4, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Nelson Dr was $1,936, down 26% from the year before.

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		$302,900 (-) Land $48,997 Building $253,903	$302,900 (-) Land $48,997 Building $253,903
2025	$1,936.00 (-26.02%)	$302,900 Land $48,997 Building $253,903	$302,900 Land $48,997 Building $253,903
2024	$2,617.00 (+8.81%)
2023	$2,405.00	$269,600	$269,600 Land $45,147 Building $224,453

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 517 Nelson Dr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 517 Nelson Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 496 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: TDS Telecom, Ziply Fiber.

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