Flathead County property record for 498 Forest Hill Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $316,800 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,374 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0753660 |
| Primary APN | R0753660 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000081600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 FOREST HILL RD |
| City | KALISPELL |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59901-7948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S15, T27 N, R21 W, 14111-A, PARCEL N/A, TR 6AB IN NE4SW4 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO 1411 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKESIDE-SOMERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 1401 |
498 Forest Hill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 498 FOREST HILL RD, KALISPELL, MT 59901-7948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200820250 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 498 FOREST HILL RD, KALISPELL, MT 59901-7948 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | INSURED TITLES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201900022648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900022648 |
| Name | WHITEFISH CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 498 Forest Hill Rd was $1,374, down 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Somers Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Flathead High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,374.00 (-4.05%) | $446,700 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,432.00 | $446,700 | $446,700 Land $147,300 Building $299,400 |
| 2023 | $2,456.00 | $342,670 | $342,670 Land $110,800 Building $231,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 Forest Hill 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 498 Forest Hill Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Glacier Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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