1970 Benchmark Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937 Property Records

Flathead County property record for 1970 Benchmark Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$851,200 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,233 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R0765117`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R0765117`
Alternative APNs	`07-4292-35-2-06-06-0000` `0000394465`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,456 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,456 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,140 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	88 sqft
Deck Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000394465
Street Address	1970 BENCHMARK LN
City	WHITEFISH
State	MT
Zip	59937-7701
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	1
Legal Description	S35, T31 N, R22 W, ACRES 1, COS 20226-A CORR, TR 1CAC IN SW4NW4
Legal Range	22W
Legal Township	31N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY #20226
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Township / Civil Division	WHITEFISH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2078
Census Tract	301

Owner

1970 Benchmark Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.

Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1970 BENCHMARK LN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-7701
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 10, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 10, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202214852
Prior Transfer Date	May 27, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000013777
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2022
Property Address	1970 BENCHMARK LN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-7701
Document Number	202200014852
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2022
Instrument	202200014852
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1970 BENCHMARK LN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-7701

Mortgage

Document Number	202200014853
Date	Jun 10, 2022
Instrument	202200014853

Lender

Name	WHITEFISH CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1970 Benchmark Ln was $2,233.

Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Flathead County
Municipality	Whitefish City
Elementary School District	Whitefish Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Whitefish High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,233.00	$729,500
2025			$729,500 Land $407,700 Building $321,800
2023	$4,502.00	$653,800	$653,800 Land $388,500 Building $265,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1970 Benchmark Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	8 units insured incl. 4 condo units

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

Wildfire risk around 1970 Benchmark Ln is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 77% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF WHITEFISH serves 10,418 people · EPA ID MT0000357
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20