Flathead County property record for 2488 E Lakeshore Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 5.96 acres (260,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer Jun 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0739281 |
| Primary APN | R0739281 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 260,010 sqft (5.96 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 251 sqft |
| Deck Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000001237 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2488 E LAKESHORE DR |
| City | WHITEFISH |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | WFSH LAKE SUMMER HOMES ADD1AMD, S14, T31 N, R22 W, LOT 24-26, ASSR# 0000001237 |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 31N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | WFSH LAKE SUMMER HOMES ADD1AMD |
| Legal Lot Number | 24-26 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: Flathead County records · APN R0739281
Assessment roll updated September 3, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 266, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-0266 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20239270 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006544 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2488 E LAKESHORE DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Document Number | 202500018668 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500018668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 266, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-0266 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2488 E LAKESHORE DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Document Number | 202300009270 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300009270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2488 E LAKESHORE DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Document Number | 202300009281 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300009281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2488 E LAKESHORE DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Source: Flathead County records · Assessment roll updated September 3, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $962.00 (-32.87%) | $367,558 (+56.71%) | $367,558 (+56.71%) Land $5,358 Building $362,200 |
| 2023 | $1,433.00 (+10.15%) | $234,542 (+42%) | $234,542 (+42%) Land $6,122 Building $228,420 |
| 2022 | $1,301.00 | $165,175 | |
| 2021 | $165,175 Land $5,985 Building $159,190 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Flathead County (30029C), as of November 16, 2022 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 300290003021, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 51% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 39 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MT0000357, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WHITEFISH serves 10,418 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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