Flathead County property record for 189 McDowell Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 5.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Conventional |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
| Square Footage | 2,776 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Garage | 896 sqft |
| Tax Bill | $13,611.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | R0783507 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 19 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,743 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 1,033 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,736 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,736 sqft Finished |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 124 ft x 314 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft Deck |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft Porch |
| View | Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River, or Lake) View |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Well Water Source |
| Account Number | 0000829875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 MCDOWELL DR |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-6204 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S27, T27 N, R20 W, 11791-2, PARCEL N/A, TR 1D IN NW4NW4 SEC 26, TR 3 IN L 1 SEC 27, TR 1C IN L 6 SEC 23, TR 8A IN L 5 SEC 22 (SELL ALL TOGETHER) |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO 11791 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Minor Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Flathead County records · APN R0783507
Assessment roll updated September 3, 2025 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11298 ARROYO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-2474 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2024 |
| Deed Doc Number | 20248858 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007446 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 189 MCDOWELL DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6204 |
| Document Number | 0000007446 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20267446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 11298 ARROYO AVE, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-2474 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 189 MCDOWELL DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201800030539 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800030539 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Flathead County records · Assessment roll updated September 3, 2025 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Bigfork Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bigfork High School District (09 - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,611.00 (+14.27%) | $2,304,850 (+44.53%) | $2,304,850 (+44.53%) Land $988,500 Building $1,316,350 |
| 2023 | $11,911.00 | $1,594,700 | $1,594,700 Land $605,000 Building $989,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Flathead County (30029C), updated November 16, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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