Lake County property record for 16169 Sunset Heights Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,979 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 7.17 acres (312,543 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $787,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,380 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R158322 |
| Primary APN | R158322 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,979 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,077 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 902 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,257 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,257 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 312,543 sqft (7.17 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,335 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 14 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000006147 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16169 SUNSET HEIGHTS DR |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-8322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | S29, T26 N, R19 W, C.O.S. 5239, ACRES 7.175, TR B |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1629, BIGFORK, MT 59911-1629 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FIRST SECURITY BANK OF DEER LODGE |
| May 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST SECURITY BANK OF DEER LODGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019569125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 16169 SUNSET HEIGHTS DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 574181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 574181 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF DEER LODGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEER LODGE, MT 59722 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16169 SUNSET HEIGHTS DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8322 |
| Document Number | 569125 |
| Map Reference | MAP 5239 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 569125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 439 GRAND DR # 105, 439, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3614 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 146 PARADISE DR, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047-4114 |
| Document Number | 569126 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 569126 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF DEER LODGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 20 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
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 | $6,380.00 (-5.26%) | $1,568,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $6,734.00 (+5.19%) | $1,568,200 (+41%) | $1,568,200 (+41%) Land $455,205 Building $1,112,995 |
| 2023 | $6,402.00 | $1,112,200 | $1,112,200 Land $230,290 Building $881,910 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 83% of the US · above 76% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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