Flathead County property record for 172 Black Bear Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,058 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (436,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,954 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0797804 |
| Primary APN | R0797804 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,310 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 436,036 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 3,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 11 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 97 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0000977888 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 BLACK BEAR LN |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-6136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S10, T27 N, R19 W, TR 1BBA IN SW4NW4 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1305 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 261, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0261 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017494 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 172 BLACK BEAR LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6136 |
| Document Number | 202300017494 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300017494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 261, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0261 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 172 BLACK BEAR LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6136 |
| Document Number | 202200028204 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200028204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 261, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0261 |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Secondary School District | Bigfork High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Swan River Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,954.00 (-11.55%) | $2,969,340 (-) | |
| 2025 | $16,907.00 (+82.17%) | $2,969,340 (+99.3%) | $2,969,340 (+99.3%) Land $406,880 Building $2,562,460 |
| 2023 | $9,281.00 | $1,489,900 | $1,489,900 Land $238,420 Building $1,251,480 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 80% of the US · above 70% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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