Lake County property record for 17203 MT Highway 83, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 905 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.658 acres (28,662 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,366 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Transfer May 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R1519729 |
| Primary APN | R1519729 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 905 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 905 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,662 sqft (0.658 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Account Number | 0000016468 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17203 MT HIGHWAY 83 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOW SWAN-VILLAS, S32, T26 N, R18 W, ACRES 0.657, PARCEL 3A OF THE AMND SUBD PLAT OF HOW SWAN VILLA |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOW SWAN |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2113 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1126, BIGFORK, MT 59911-1126 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRAILWEST BANK |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage VALLEY BANK OF KALISPELL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021584980 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000641952 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17203 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Document Number | 0000641952 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026641952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 17203 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000598255 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 598255 |
| Name | TRAILWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KALISPELL, MT 59901 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17203 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7936 |
| Document Number | 0000568832 |
| Map Reference | RS 7306-CO |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 568832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 166 RYAN DAM RD, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404-6006 |
| Document Number | 0000568833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 568833 |
| Name | VALLEY BANK OF KALISPELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2029 |
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 | $8,366.00 (+66.32%) | $1,313,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $5,030.00 (+44.71%) | $1,313,200 (+108.08%) | $1,313,200 (+108.08%) Land $1,120,500 Building $192,700 |
| 2023 | $3,476.00 | $631,100 | $631,100 Land $455,580 Building $175,520 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 3,078.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 49% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 3 |
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