Lake County property record for 20037 Alder Creek Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 27.9 acres (1,215,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,546 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R1518860 |
| Primary APN | R1518860 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 355 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,215,890 sqft (27.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 176 sqft |
| Lean-To | 100 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000015750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20037 ALDER CREEK RD |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-7927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S28, T22 N, R17 W, COS 6051 PARCEL A 27.913 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1083 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
20037 Alder Creek Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1008, CONDON, MT 59826-1008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20037 Alder Creek Rd was $5,546, up 74% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Elementary School District | Swan Lake-Salmon Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Missoula High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,546.00 (+73.96%) | $748,205 (-) | |
| 2025 | $3,188.00 | $748,205 | $748,205 Land $255,535 Building $492,670 |
| 2023 | $2,856.00 | $451,992 | $451,992 Land $61,882 Building $390,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20037 Alder Creek Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 20037 Alder Creek Rd is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 92% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 |
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative DSL | 40 / 5 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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