Lake County property record for 43705 MT Highway 83, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (653,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $690,935 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,755 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1518746 |
| Primary APN | R1518746 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 653,400 sqft (15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 493 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000015659 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 43705 MT HIGHWAY 83 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-7841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S27, T22 N, R17 W, C.O.S. 3882, ACRES 15, TR W2SW REMAIN |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2095 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43705 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021591510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000598779 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 43705 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7841 |
| Document Number | 591510 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 591510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 43705 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Document Number | 591511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 591511 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 43705 MT HIGHWAY 83, BIGFORK, MT 59911-7841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 578030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 578030 |
| Name | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BILLINGS, MT 59107 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $2,755.00 (-13.09%) | $810,700 (-) | |
| 2025 | $3,170.00 (-6.74%) | $810,700 (+32.92%) | $810,700 (+32.92%) Land $438,700 Building $372,000 |
| 2023 | $3,399.00 | $609,900 | $609,900 Land $283,100 Building $326,800 |
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 |
| 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 | Very High above 91% of the US · above 92% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative DSL | 10 / 1 |
No cell data coverage reported
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