153 Vista Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911 Property Records

Flathead County property record for 153 Vista Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911

Property Summary

Property Type	Restaurant
Details	13,410 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	3.06 acres (133,555 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Tax Bill	$15,961 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R0793320`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R0793320`
Alternative APNs	`07-3835-36-1-43-20-0000` `0000973362`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	13,410 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	7,036 sqft
Upper Floors Area	6,374 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Construction Type	Wood
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	133,555 sqft (3.06 acres)
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area	768 sqft
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000973362
Street Address	153 VISTA LN
City	BIGFORK
State	MT
Zip	59911
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Restaurant
Legal Description	S36, T27 N, R20 W, COS 9582-4, PARCEL N/A, TR 8N IN SW4NE4
Legal Range	20W
Legal Township	27N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	CORRECTED CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO 9582
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Township / Civil Division	CRESTON-BIGFORK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	1303

Owner

153 Vista Ln, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2012.

Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	952 BEAVERHEAD RD, VALIER, MT 59486-5306
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INDEPENDENT BANK
Nov 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INDEPENDENCE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 18, 2012
Deed Sale	Jan 18, 2012
Deed Document Number	20121233
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 19, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000024028
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Property Address	153 VISTA LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	202100040095
Date	Nov 17, 2021
Instrument	202100040095

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CONRAD, MT 59425

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	15 Months
Due	Nov 16, 2028

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Property Address	153 VISTA LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	202100040081
Date	Nov 17, 2021
Instrument	202100040081

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENCE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CONRAD, MT 59425

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	15 Months
Due	Nov 16, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Vista Ln was $15,961, down 17.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Flathead 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	$15,961.00 (-17.76%)	$2,582,200 (-)
2025	$19,407.00	$2,582,200	$2,582,200 Land $967,494 Building $1,614,706
2023	$22,437.00	$2,140,600	$2,140,600 Land $473,233 Building $1,667,367

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 153 Vista Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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

Wildfire risk around 153 Vista Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER serves 6,100 people · EPA ID MT0000262
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 156 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Western Montana CommunityTel.

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