Lake County property record for 521 Sunburst Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.55 acres (111,426 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1519842 |
| Primary APN | R1519842 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 111,426 sqft (2.55 acres) |
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| Account Number | 0000016574 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 SUNBURST DR |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SWAN SITES NO 3, S11, T26 N, R19 W, LOT 23B, LOT 23B (2.55 AC) |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWAN SITES NO III |
| Legal Lot Number | 23B |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODS BAY-ROLLINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
521 Sunburst Dr, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since April 2014.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12816 SUNBURST DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-5997 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000535211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Sunburst Dr was $1,734, up 118.1% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Elementary School District | Bigfork Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bigfork High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,734.00 (+118.11%) | $274,466 (-) | |
| 2025 | $795.00 | $274,466 | $274,466 Land $274,466 |
| 2023 | $433.00 | $78,317 | $78,317 Land $78,317 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Sunburst Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1997–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 521 Sunburst Dr is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 48% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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