Stillwater County, MT Property Records
Property records in Stillwater, Montana document important details about real estate, including ownership, deeds, mortgages, liens, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, plats, and property tax information. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching a property’s history, preparing for a purchase or sale, checking tax obligations, and confirming legal descriptions or recorded interests.
Users can access official Stillwater property records through Stillwater County offices, including the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents and the county’s property or tax offices for parcel and assessment information. For current access options, office details, and available online tools, visit the county’s official property records resources through the Stillwater County government website.
Stillwater County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Stillwater County has a median rent of $970, higher than the Montana figure of $736.75 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $316,700 is also well above the state median of $213,400 and the national median of $173,750, placing the county among the pricier housing markets in comparison with both benchmarks.
The median property tax rate of 0.65% is slightly below the state rate of 0.68% and below the national rate of 0.74%. Renter-occupied housing accounts for just 17.18% of occupied homes, compared with 24.36% in Montana and 21.81% nationally, so most households here own their homes.
Median household income is $77,955, comfortably above $59,344 statewide and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 1.65% is lower than the state rate of 2.16% and the national rate of 2.87%, which indicates a strong local job market that helps support higher housing costs.
Overall, Stillwater County shows high rents and home values backed by high incomes and low unemployment, with property taxes that are slightly below average and a housing market dominated by homeowners rather than renters.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Stillwater
Stillwater County property records include tax assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 10,853 total parcels, including 4,991 residential and 397 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 92.22% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 5,627 deed records and 7,422 mortgage records, and 23 Notice of Trustee Sale records are on file.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,853 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,991 |
| Commercial Parcels | 397 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.22% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 5,627 |
| Mortgage Records | 7,422 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,238 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 23 |
How to Search Stillwater County, MT Property Records
Stillwater County property records are kept by the Clerk and Recorder and Election Administrator, whose office records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. These records combine with assessment data for the county's 10,853 parcels to show ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers, and foreclosure filings.
The Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder page is the starting point for recording information, forms, and eRecording. To find a parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number and see it on a map, use the state's Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. For background on how property is valued and assessed, see the Montana Department of Revenue property assessment pages.
A basic search starts with the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the most complete detail you have, review the results, and open the record that matches. For recorded documents, an owner name and approximate year narrow the list, and the county's recorded deeds and mortgages cover 2006 through August 2014.
The office is at 400 East 3rd Avenue North, Columbus, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 406-322-8000 for help with a record you cannot find online.
Stillwater Registrar of Deeds
The Stillwater County Probate Office is located at 400 East 3rd Avenue North, Columbus, MT, 59019 and can be reached at 406-322-8000. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website stillwatercountymt.gov.
Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder
Stillwater County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Stillwater County property records by address?
Enter the street address in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel and its property details. If the address does not match, try a shorter version or search by owner name. The Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder in Columbus can also help at 406-322-8000.
How can I find property owners in Stillwater County?
Owner names appear in the parcel details on the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. For the recorded deed behind a sale, contact the Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder at 406-322-8000, which holds deeds recorded from January 3, 2006, through August 13, 2014.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Stillwater County?
Stillwater County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated October 28, 2024. Review a parcel in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer and read about valuation at the Montana Department of Revenue property pages. For a specific property, call the Clerk and Recorder at 406-322-8000.
Where can I find Stillwater County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder at 406-322-8000 or visit 400 East 3rd Avenue North in Columbus on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and ask which office sends tax bills and records payments. Have the parcel number or owner name ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Stillwater County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are handled by the Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder, whose page also covers eRecording. The county has 5,627 deed records and 7,422 mortgage records. Call 406-322-8000 for copies.
Where can I access Stillwater County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer covers Stillwater County's 10,853 parcels. Search by address, owner, or parcel number, then zoom in to see boundaries and property information for the lot you want.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Stillwater County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county planning or building offices rather than the recorder. Call the Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder at 406-322-8000 and ask which department covers your property, and bring the address or parcel number.
How can I create a list of property owners in Stillwater County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer lists owners parcel by parcel, so a list means collecting those details for each lot in your target area. For a larger request, contact the Stillwater County Clerk and Recorder at 406-322-8000 and ask what the office can supply.