Flathead County property record for 287 Ferndale Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,105 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 5.06 acres (220,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,592 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0791272 |
| Primary APN | R0791272 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,105 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,239 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 866 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 220,414 sqft (5.06 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000971223 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 287 FERNDALE DR |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S34, T27 N, R19 W, TR 4BDA IN NW4SW4 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 861, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-0861 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MICHAEL G KIRCHNER ETAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202319302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 287 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Document Number | 202300019302 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300019302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12424 PIAZZO ST, LAS VEGAS, NV 89141-3037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 287 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Document Number | 202200026579 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200026579 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 287 FERNDALE DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Document Number | 202200026580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200026580 |
| Name | MICHAEL G KIRCHNER ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2025
| 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 | $3,592.00 (+56.65%) | $556,720 (-22%) | |
| 2025 | $2,293.00 (-30.24%) | $713,740 (+36.83%) | $556,720 (+6.73%) Land $317,780 Building $238,940 |
| 2023 | $3,287.00 | $521,610 | $521,610 Land $179,020 Building $342,590 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 47% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 38 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 |
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