Flathead County property record for 228 Bear Trl, Whitefish, MT 59937
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,859 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0781841 |
| Primary APN | R0781841 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Deck Area | 444 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000780608 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 BEAR TRL |
| City | WHITEFISH |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59937-8405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | HAPPY VALLEY HOME SITES, S25, T30 N, R22 W, LOT 253 |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | HAPPY VALLEY HOME SITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 253 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 403 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 7, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4359, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-4359 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Whitefish Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whitefish High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,859.00 | $302,200 | $302,200 Land $81,890 Building $220,310 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 79% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HAPPY VALLEY WATER DIST B KSPL serves 207 people · EPA ID MT0001984 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MontanaSky Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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