283 Ferndale Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 Property Records

Flathead County property record for 283 Ferndale Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911

Property Summary

Property Type	Agricultural Vacant Land
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	10.1 acres (440,827 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$2,142 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage Aug 2020 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R0760374`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R0760374`
Alternative APNs	`07-3836-34-3-01-01-0000` `0000270800`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,754 sqft
Gross Area	2,450 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,462 sqft
Attic Area	292 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Siding
Lot Area	440,827 sqft (10.1 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	768 sqft
Deck Area	384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000270800
Street Address	283 FERNDALE DR
City	BIGFORK
State	MT
Zip	59911-6512
Property Category	Agriculture or Farming
Property Type	Vacant Land > Agricultural
Legal Description	S34, T27 N, R19 W, TR 4B IN N2NW4SW4
Legal Range	19W
Legal Township	27N
Legal Section	34
Legal Quarter	SW
Legal Subdivision	CERTIFICATE/SURV 5526 PH 01
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Township / Civil Division	CRESTON-BIGFORK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1027
Census Tract	1303

Owner

Source: Flathead County records, as of September 7, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	660 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6517
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Aug 4, 2020	Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2022
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2022
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202200024982
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2022
Property Address	283 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6512
Document Number	202200024982
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2022
Instrument	202200024982
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2023
Title Company	FLATHEAD PREMIER 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	660 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6517

Mortgage

Document Number	202200024983
Date	Sep 16, 2022
Instrument	202200024983

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	73 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2028

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.75%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Oct 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	3.75%
Max Rate At Change	7.75%
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	10.7%

August 2020: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2020
Property Address	283 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6512
Document Number	202000022078
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2020
Instrument	202000022078
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Tax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1580 WHALEBONE DR, KALISPELL, MT 59901-7418

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2022

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
2023	$2,142.00	$339,940	$339,940 Land $339,940

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 14 policies
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	14 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	Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 63% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 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: T-Mobile.

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