Lake County property record for 28166 Cougar Trl, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,011 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (877,298 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $521,300 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,688 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1519892 |
| Primary APN | R1519892 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,011 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,588 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,423 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 877,298 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Wooded |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 414 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000016615 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28166 COUGAR TRL |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | COUGAR FLATS, S13, T26 N, R19 W, LOT 002, COUGAR FLATS TR 2 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUGAR FLATS |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
28166 Cougar Trl, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7210 3RD AVE E, WILLISTON, ND 58801-7331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014536673 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28166 Cougar Trl was $9,688, up 62.4% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake 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 | $9,688.00 (+62.44%) | $1,527,258 (-) | |
| 2025 | $5,964.00 | $1,527,258 | $1,527,258 Land $269,458 Building $1,257,800 |
| 2023 | $5,994.00 | $1,118,145 | $1,118,145 Land $81,325 Building $1,036,820 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28166 Cougar Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
| 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 28166 Cougar Trl is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 57% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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