Yellowstone County property record for 838 Howard Ave, Billings, MT 59101 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,545 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000A036140 |
| Primary APN | 000A036140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood / Spot |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 HOWARD AVE |
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| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59101-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BROADWATER SUBD, S05, T01 S, R26 E, BLOCK 17, LOT 24, N2 LTS 24-26 & N2 W10 LT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADWATER SUBD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BILLINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Yellowstone County records · APN 000A036140
Assessment roll updated September 15, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 323 TERRY AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2845 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WESTERN SECURITY BANK |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA TITLE CO |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WESTERN SEC BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Property Address | 838 HOWARD AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST MONTANA LAND TITLE COMPANY, FIRST MONTANA TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0003996481 |
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| Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3996481 |
| Name | WESTERN SECURITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 HOWARD AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2937 |
| Document Number | 0004062447 |
| Map Reference | DOC 10012 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4062447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| 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 | 49 DELL RD, ROBERTS, MT 59070-9668 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YELLOWSTONE MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 838 HOWARD AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59101-2937 |
| Document Number | 0003917985 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3917985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST MONTANA TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 322 TERRY AVE BILLINGS MT 59101, BILLINGS, MT 59101 |
| Document Number | 3917986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3917986 |
| Name | WESTERN SEC BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Yellowstone County records · Assessment roll updated September 15, 2025 · Last verified April 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,700 (+12.32%) Land $38,632 Building $129,068 | $167,700 (+12.32%) Land $38,632 Building $129,068 | |
| 2024 | $1,545.00 (+15.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,332.00 | $149,300 | $149,300 Land $37,712 Building $111,588 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Yellowstone County (30111C), updated March 23, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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