Ravalli County property record for 5254 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,398 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,373 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1345660 |
| Primary APN | R1345660 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,398 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0001047520 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5254 W FORK RD |
| City | DARBY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59829-9610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S26, T02 N, R21 W, ACRES 2, IN LOT 8 INDEX 6 CS #4398 TRACT A |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2350 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
5254 W Fork Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Ravalli County records, as of October 19, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 CHIPMUNK LN, 501, DARBY, MT 59829 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026817029 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5254 W FORK RD, DARBY, MT 59829-9610 |
| Document Number | 0000817029 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026817029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5254 W Fork Rd was $1,373, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Ravalli County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Ravalli County |
| Unified School District | Darby K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,373.00 (+7.35%) | $474,600 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,279.00 | $474,600 | $474,600 Land $122,700 Building $351,900 |
| 2023 | $2,173.00 | $424,900 | $424,900 Land $102,300 Building $322,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5254 W Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1996–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · Ice Jams And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 5254 W Fork Rd is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 97.6% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures