Lake County property record for 16289 MT Highway 83, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,139 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 45.2 acres (1,971,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $35,044 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1515653 |
| Primary APN | R1515653 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,139 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,139 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,139 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,139 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,971,264 sqft (45.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,925 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 131 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Total Buildings | 9 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000013201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26986 SIX MILE ESTS |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S30, T26 N, R18 W, ACRES 45.256, LOT 3 LESS TR LESS MDOT SURVEY |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
16289 MT Highway 83, a rural home, is held in a trust since August 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15549 HEATHER ANNE LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7851 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025633700 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000633700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16289 MT Highway 83 was $35,044, down 9.2% 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 | $35,044.00 (-9.16%) | $5,329,699 (%) | |
| 2025 | $38,579.00 | $5,329,761 | $5,329,699 Land $3,062,799 Building $2,266,900 |
| 2023 | $19,052.00 | $2,935,693 | $2,935,693 Land $1,075,383 Building $1,860,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16289 MT Highway 83 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16289 MT Highway 83 is high, ranking above 81% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 81% of the US · above 71% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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