717 5th Ave, Helena, MT 59601 Property Records

Lewis And Clark County property record for 717 5th Ave, Helena, MT 59601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,966 sqft · built 1887
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$241,300 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill	$3,362 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`R055773`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R055773`
Alternative APNs	`05-1888-31-1-38-27-0000` `0000004164`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,966 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,053 sqft
2nd Floor Area	913 sqft
Basement Area	777 sqft
Unfinished Basement	777 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1887
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Historical
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000004164
Street Address	717 5TH AVE
City	HELENA
State	MT
Zip	59601-4361
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	2
Legal Description	BLAKE ADDN AMENDED, S31, T10 N, R03 W, BLOCK H, LOT 6
Legal Range	03W
Legal Township	10N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	BLAKE ADDN AMENDED
Legal Block	H
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Township / Civil Division	HELENA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	1000

Owner

Source: Lewis And Clark County records, as of September 11, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	717 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4361
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Mar 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Sep 30, 2019	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 9, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20193343833
Deed Book / Page	56 / 867
Last Transfer Date	Apr 1, 2025
Transfer Doc	000M64/926
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4361
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2023
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, FLYING S TITLE & ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4361

Mortgage

Document Number	00M61/9715
Date	Mar 10, 2023
Book Page	M61/9715
Instrument	3409159

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Type	Bank
Address	HELENA, MT 59604

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2038

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4361
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	M56/8590
Date	Mar 30, 2020
Book Page	M56/8590
Instrument	3352484

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Type	Bank
Address	HELENA, MT 59604

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Mar 25, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2019: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	LEWIS AND CLARK MT
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2019
Property Address	717 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4361
Document Number	M56/0867
Book / Page	M56 / 0867
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2019
Instrument	3343833
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 5TH AVE, 717, HELENA, MT 59601-4361

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	717 5TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-4361

Mortgage

Document Number	3343835
Date	Sep 30, 2019
Instrument	3343835

Lender

Name	OPPORTUNITY BANK OF MT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lewis And Clark County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Lewis And Clark County
Municipality	Helena City
Elementary School District	Helena Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Helena High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,362.00 (+5.39%)	$540,000 (-)
2025	$3,190.00 (-34.32%)	$540,000 (+21.18%)	$540,000 (+21.18%) Land $148,912 Building $391,088
2023	$4,857.00	$445,600	$445,600 Land $88,739 Building $356,861

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 7, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone D undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	HELENA WATER SYSTEM serves 32,091 people · EPA ID MT0000241
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 682 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Montana Internet, TDS Telecom.

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