Lake County property record for 15265 MT Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,229 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,186 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1517929 |
| Primary APN | R1517929 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,229 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,565 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,460 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,460 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,420 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 370 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 164 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000015005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15265 MT HIGHWAY 35 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-8483 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Description | SHORE ACRES, S20, T26 N, R19 W, BLOCK 001, LOT 005 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
15265 MT Highway 35, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15265 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8483 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022601248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 15265 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8483 |
| Document Number | 0000601239 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 601239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15265 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8483 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 15265 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8483 |
| Document Number | 0000601248 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Instrument | 601248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 FOOTHILLS DRIVE, 120, KETCHUM, ID 83340 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1312 ECHO LAKE RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15265 MT Highway 35 was $14,186, down 13.5% 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 | $14,186.00 (-13.46%) | $2,137,520 (-) | |
| 2025 | $16,393.00 | $2,137,520 | $2,137,520 Land $1,522,600 Building $614,920 |
| 2023 | $11,992.00 | $1,372,010 | $1,372,010 Land $878,800 Building $493,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15265 MT Highway 35 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 15265 MT Highway 35 is high, ranking above 75% 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 75% of the US · above 60% 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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