Yellowstone County property record for 543 Declaration Ave, Billings, MT 59105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,601 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $222,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2025 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A235600 |
| Primary APN | 000A235600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,758 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 70 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,601 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59105-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-96 |
| Legal Description | CENTENNIAL SUBD SECOND FILING, S21, T01 N, R26 E, BLOCK 13, LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTENNIAL SUBD SECOND FILING |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 705 |
543 Declaration Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Yellowstone County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BILLINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BILLINGS FCU |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BILLINGS FCU |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183864974 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2213 |
| Document Number | 0004147431 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264147431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | CUNA MUTUAL GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2213 |
| Document Number | 0004147431, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264147431 |
| Name | BILLINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2213 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004121246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 4121246 |
| Name | BILLINGS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2213 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0004071171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4071171 |
| Name | BILLINGS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 543 DECLARATION AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-2213 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003864975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000003864975 |
| Name | FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Declaration Ave was $2,355, down 28.6% 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 | $345,300 (-) Land $62,893 Building $282,407 | $345,300 (-) Land $62,893 Building $282,407 | |
| 2025 | $2,355.00 (-28.61%) | $345,300 Land $62,893 Building $282,407 | $345,300 Land $62,893 Building $282,407 |
| 2024 | $3,299.00 (+13.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,907.00 | $325,800 | $325,800 Land $64,994 Building $260,806 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 543 Declaration Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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 543 Declaration Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisp West Fixed Wireless | 200 / 100 |
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