Flathead County property record for 41 Better Way, Whitefish, MT 59937
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 876 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.539 acres (23,479 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,709 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0768632 |
| Primary APN | R0768632 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,479 sqft (0.539 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 226 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 521 sqft |
| Deck Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000493838 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 41 BETTER WAY |
| City | WHITEFISH |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | S04, T31 N, R22 W, COS 19795-7A, TR 1N IN L 3 & PTN ABD RD, TR 1YP IN L 5 1/32 INT, ASSR#0000493838 |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 31N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Tract | 7A |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
41 Better Way is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 391 MOOSE RUN DR, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-8600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20259539 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016806 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 41 Better Way was $17,709.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Whitefish Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whitefish High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,709.00 | $3,554,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,554,000 Land $2,719,950 Building $834,050 | ||
| 2023 | $14,247.00 | $2,309,155 | $2,309,155 Land $1,841,925 Building $467,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 41 Better Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 41 Better Way is high, ranking above 84% 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 84% of the US · above 77% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WHITEFISH serves 10,418 people · EPA ID MT0000357 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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