Lake County property record for 38923 MT Highway 83, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,431 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 36.4 acres (1,587,414 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,332 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R1518825 |
| Primary APN | R1518825 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,431 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,002 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 429 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,587,414 sqft (36.4 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000015723 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38923 MT HIGHWAY 83 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-7904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S05, T22 N, R17 W, C.O.S. 7236, ACRES 36.442, TRACT 1 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2087 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
38923 MT Highway 83, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38923 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38923 MT Highway 83 was $4,332, down 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Elementary School District | Swan Lake-Salmon Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Missoula High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,332.00 (-5.85%) | $1,144,357 (-) | |
| 2025 | $4,601.00 | $1,144,357 | $1,144,357 Land $273,817 Building $870,540 |
| 2023 | $4,380.00 | $809,134 | $809,134 Land $87,204 Building $721,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38923 MT Highway 83 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 38923 MT Highway 83 is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 91% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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