228 Vista Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911 Property Records

Flathead County property record for 228 Vista Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.013 acres (580 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$4,191 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale Apr 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R0797901`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R0797901`
Alternative APNs	`07-3835-36-1-43-10-7028` `0000977981`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,472 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,472 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	580 sqft (0.013 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	338 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000977981
Street Address	228 VISTA LN
City	BIGFORK
State	MT
Zip	59911
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Description	MARINA CAY CONDO TR 8NA,TR 8NAA, S36, T27 N, R20 W, UNIT 28
Legal Range	20W
Legal Township	27N
Legal Section	36
Legal Subdivision	MARINA CAY CONDO TR 8NA,TR 8NAA
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Township / Civil Division	CRESTON-BIGFORK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	1303

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	6056 TENNYSON DR, WEST CHESTER, OH 45069-6428
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 8, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES
Apr 11, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM GLACIER BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 15, 2023
Deed Sale	Aug 15, 2023
Prior Sale	Apr 8, 2021
Deed Document Number	202314482
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2021
Property Address	228 VISTA LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911
Document Number	202100012260
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2021
Instrument	202100012260
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2023
Title Company	INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18043 STATE HWY, MEDINA, TX 78055
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2017
Property Address	228 VISTA LN, BIGFORK, MT 59911
Document Number	201700007274
Map Reference	DOC90-179-11230
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2017
Instrument	201700007274
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	169 DOUBLE LAKE LN, KALISPELL, MT 59901-8492

Mortgage

Document Number	201700007275
Date	Apr 11, 2017
Instrument	201700007275

Lender

Name	GLACIER BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.42%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2022
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	6.42%
Index	1-Year CMT
Margin	3
Max Rate	9.42%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,191.00 (+54.99%)	$553,200 (+53.16%)
2025			$553,200 (+53.16%) Land $159,510 Building $393,690
2023	$2,704.00	$361,200	$361,200 Land $159,510 Building $201,690

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

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 88% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER serves 6,100 people · EPA ID MT0000262
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 156 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Western Montana CommunityTel.

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