Lake County property record for 12396 Rippling Waters Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.688 acres (30,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,690 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1515479 |
| Primary APN | R1515479 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 30,000 sqft (0.688 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0000013064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12396 RIPPLING WATERS RD |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-6769 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | WOODSY SUBD, S11, T26 N, R19 W, LOT 006, N2 LOT 6 AND LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODSY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
12396 Rippling Waters Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11716 OLD CHURCH RD, ROANOKE, IN 46783-9658 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12396 Rippling Waters Rd was $4,690, up 83.6% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Elementary School District | Bigfork Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bigfork High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,690.00 (+83.56%) | $745,000 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,555.00 | $745,000 | $745,000 Land $745,000 |
| 2023 | $1,459.00 | $275,000 | $275,000 Land $275,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12396 Rippling Waters Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 12396 Rippling Waters Rd is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 51% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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