Lake County property record for 43576 Buffalo Bridge Rd, Polson, MT 59860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,105 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $426,433 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,730 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Dec 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1517576 |
| Primary APN | R1517576 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,105 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,105 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,089 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000014777 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD |
| City | POLSON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59860-8343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S28, T22 N, R21 W, C.O.S. 2784, PARCEL 34, ACRES 1, TR IN SW4NE4 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO 2784 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATHEAD RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 940306 |
43576 Buffalo Bridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022602540 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 587990 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 0000635482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 635482 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC, TIMIOS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 0000608569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 608569 |
| Name | JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 0000602540 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 602540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 814 S LAKE AVE, MILES CITY, MT 59301-4533 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 0000602541 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 602541 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 587990 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 587990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 587991 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 587991 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 558698 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 558698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 43576 BUFFALO BRIDGE RD, POLSON, MT 59860-8343 |
| Document Number | 558699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 558699 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 43576 Buffalo Bridge Rd was $1,730, down 4% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Secondary School District | Polson High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Valley View Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,730.00 (-4.05%) | $465,300 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,803.00 | $465,300 | $465,300 Land $94,300 Building $371,000 |
| 2023 | $2,199.00 | $327,800 | $327,800 Land $48,200 Building $279,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43576 Buffalo Bridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 43576 Buffalo Bridge Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 5 |
| Western Montana CommunityTel Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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