12574 Trinkus Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911 Property Records

Lake County property record for 12574 Trinkus Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,813 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	2.51 acres (109,336 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,177 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R1515772`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R1515772`
Alternative APNs	`15-3708-11-4-03-09-0000` `0000013314`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,813 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,432 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	381 sqft
Basement Area	130 sqft
Finished Basement	130 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Log
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	109,336 sqft (2.51 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	120 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Pole Barn	Pole Barn

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000013314
Street Address	12574 TRINKUS LN
City	BIGFORK
State	MT
Zip	59911-5950
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SWAN SITES NO I, S11, T26 N, R19 W, LOT 52A, ACRES 2.51, AMND SUBD PLAT OF LOT 52 SWAN SITES NO 1
Legal Range	19W
Legal Township	26N
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	SWAN SITES NO I
Legal Lot Number	52,52A
Jurisdiction	LAKE MT
Township / Civil Division	WOODS BAY-ROLLINS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	100

Owner

12574 Trinkus Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12574 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5950
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PLAINS COMMERCE BANK
Jan 6, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2021
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2021
Prior Sale	Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021593550
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE MT
Property Address	12574 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5950
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2020
Title Company	ALLIANCE TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	578944
Date	Jul 24, 2020
Instrument	578944

Lender

Name	PLAINS COMMERCE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE MT
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2020
Property Address	12574 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5950
Document Number	574595
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2020
Instrument	574595
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	12574 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5950

Mortgage

Document Number	574596
Date	Jan 6, 2020
Instrument	574596

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12574 Trinkus Ln was $2,177, down 17% from the year before.

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,177.00 (-17.04%)	$706,400 (-)
2025	$2,624.00	$706,400	$706,400 Land $273,832 Building $432,568
2023	$2,733.00	$476,000	$476,000 Land $77,765 Building $398,235

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12574 Trinkus Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1997.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	8 (1997–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 8
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 12574 Trinkus Ln is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 73% of the US · above 57% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.4% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon.

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