Yellowstone County property record for 526 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59101
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,910 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $272,556 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A189890 |
| Primary APN | 000A189890 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,204 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,910 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Utility Building | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59101-2839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-60 |
| Legal Description | YELLOWSTONE ADD, S04, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 7, LOT 34 - 35, & W6.5 FT LT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | YELLOWSTONE ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34-35 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
526 Custer Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1344 TILLAMACK ST, BILLINGS, MT 59101-6943 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254120998 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003763189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 526 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Document Number | 0004120998 |
| Map Reference | DOC 4067 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 4120998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 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 | 1344 TILAMET STREET, BILLINGS, MT 59101 |
| Document Number | 0004120999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 4120999 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 526 CUSTER AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2839 |
| Document Number | 0003903179 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3903179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 12 S 8TH ST W BILLINGS MT 591025841, BILLINGS, MT 59102-5841 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Custer Ave was $1,781.
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 | $239,500 (-) Land $48,932 Building $190,568 | $239,500 (-) Land $48,932 Building $190,568 | |
| 2025 | $1,781.00 | $239,500 | $239,500 Land $48,932 Building $190,568 |
| 2023 | $1,929.00 | $216,200 | $216,200 Land $46,956 Building $169,244 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 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 526 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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