Lake County property record for 12980 Trinkus Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,343 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1515481 |
| Primary APN | R1515481 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 853 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000013066 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12980 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 58B, ACRES 2.5 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWAN SITES NO I |
| Legal Lot Number | 58B |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| 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 | 12980 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5954 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PARK SIDE FCU |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PARK SIDE FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 12980 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5954 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000568021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 568021 |
| Name | PARK SIDE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALISPELL, MT 59901 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 12980 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5954 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12980 TRINKUS LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5954 |
| Document Number | 0000591971 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 591971 |
| Name | PARK SIDE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,343.00 (-9.01%) | $425,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,476.00 (+10.23%) | $425,200 (+90.25%) | $425,200 (+90.25%) Land $273,700 Building $151,500 |
| 2023 | $1,339.00 | $223,500 | $223,500 Land $77,650 Building $145,850 |
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 68% of the US · above 46% 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 |
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