Lake County property record for 29715 Drifting Way, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,433 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.99 acres (130,582 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,373 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1519744 |
| Primary APN | R1519744 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,433 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,433 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,433 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,433 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,582 sqft (2.99 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 599 ft deep x 218 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000016476 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29715 DRIFTING WAY |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-5852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S02, T26 N, R19 W, TR B COS 4500 (LOT 5) |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
29715 Drifting Way is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29715 DRIFTING WAY, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 29715 DRIFTING WAY, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000568651 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 568651 |
| Name | GLACIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29715 Drifting Way was $4,373, down 15.2% 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 | $4,373.00 (-15.19%) | $1,328,900 (-) | |
| 2025 | $5,156.00 | $1,328,900 | $1,328,900 Land $915,000 Building $413,900 |
| 2023 | $3,672.00 | $656,000 | $656,000 Land $309,000 Building $347,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29715 Drifting Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| 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 risk around 29715 Drifting Way is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.4% 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 | 0.4% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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