Flathead County property record for 497 Electric Ave, Bigfork, MT 59911 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
| Square Footage | 2,328 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 4,095 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $5,261.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | R0791350 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor | 2,328 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having wood or wood and steel frames. |
| Lot Area | 4,095 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| View | Major Street/Thoroughfare View |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 0000971277 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 ELECTRIC AVE |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | BIGFORK AMD L8,BLK 4 AMD, S36, T27 N, R20 W, LOT 8A, ASSR#0000971277 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIGFORK AMD L8,BLK 4 AMD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8A |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Minor Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Flathead County records · APN R0791350
Assessment roll updated September 3, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2825 STOCKYARD RD, F1, MISSOULA, MT 59808-1508 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 06, 2005 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2026285 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 01, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000285 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Property Address | 497 ELECTRIC AVE, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Document Number | 202600000285 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 01, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202600000285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2825 STOCKYARD RD # RDF1, RDF1, MISSOULA, MT 59808-1503 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2825 STOCKYARD RD STE F1, F1, MISSOULA, MT 59808-1508 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 497 ELECTRIC AVE, BIGFORK, MT 59911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202000041637 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000041637 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK OF MISSOULA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59806 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Flathead County records · Assessment roll updated September 3, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Bigfork Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bigfork High School District (09 - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,261.00 (-18.07%) | $772,600 (+26.12%) | $772,600 (+26.12%) Land $483,018 Building $289,582 |
| 2023 | $6,421.00 | $612,600 | $612,600 Land $241,475 Building $371,125 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Flathead County (30029C), updated November 16, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 32% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 781 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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