Lake County property record for 12979 Trinkus Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1515639 |
| Primary APN | R1515639 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 2,760 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000013187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12979 TRINKUS LN |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-5954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SWAN SITES NO I, S11, T26 N, R19 W, LOT 46 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWAN SITES NO I |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12979 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5954 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000548595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $820.00 (-15.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $539,500 (-) | |
| 2025 | $976.00 (-45.81%) | $539,500 (+17.92%) | $539,500 (+17.92%) Land $306,700 Building $232,800 |
| 2023 | $1,801.00 | $457,500 | $457,500 Land $106,400 Building $351,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 43% 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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