Flathead County property record for 242 Stage Rdg, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,037 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,855 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0744541 |
| Primary APN | R0744541 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,037 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,749 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Cul-de-sac |
| Garage Area | 940 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 991 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000005995 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 STAGE RDG |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-3664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STAGE RIDGE 2, S25, T27 N, R20 W, LOT 2, ASSR #0000005995 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | STAGE RIDGE 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 STAGE RDG, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
| May 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201423430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 242 STAGE RDG, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700008866 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700008866 |
| Name | NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEAWOOD, KS 66211 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 242 STAGE RDG, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202000013766 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000013766 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 327 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 242 STAGE RDG, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100007106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100007106 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 322 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,855.00 (-41.97%) | $837,500 (+27.14%) | |
| 2025 | $837,500 (+27.14%) Land $213,396 Building $624,104 | ||
| 2023 | $4,920.00 | $658,700 | $658,700 Land $108,579 Building $550,121 |
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 · 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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 40% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Montana CommunityTel.
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