Lake County property record for 188 Ganz Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,900 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $108 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1515671 |
| Primary APN | R1515671 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Wooded |
| Account Number | 0000013219 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 GANZ RD |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | S01, T26 N, R19 W, ACRES 20, N2SW4NW4 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1094 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
188 Ganz Rd, agricultural vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34089 REDGATE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8498 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021591206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 188 GANZ RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34089 REDGATE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-8498 |
| Document Number | 591207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 591207 |
| Name | PARK SIDE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Ganz Rd was $108, down 6.9% 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 | $108.00 (-6.9%) | $1,215 (-) | |
| 2025 | $116.00 | $1,215 | $1,215 Land $1,215 |
| 2023 | $114.00 | $1,102 | $1,102 Land $1,102 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 188 Ganz Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 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 188 Ganz Rd is high, ranking above 81% of the US, with a 0.7% 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 | 0.7% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 5 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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