55097 Kerns Rd, Charlo, MT 59824 Property Records

Lake County property record for 55097 Kerns Rd, Charlo, MT 59824

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,027 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size50 acres (2,178,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,891 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR1512076

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR1512076
Alternative APNs
  • 15-2868-15-1-01-05-0000
  • 0000011267

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,027 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area915 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area112 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area2,178,000 sqft (50 acres)
TerrainWooded
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area560 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Shed Area50 sqft
Lean-To27 sqft
Pole Barn1,080 sqft
Lawn SprinklersLawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number0000011267
Street Address55097 KERNS RD
CityCHARLO
StateMT
Zip59824-9699
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionS15, T19 N, R20 W, NENE, E2E2NWNE
Legal Range20W
Legal Township19N
Legal Section15
JurisdictionLAKE MT
Township / Civil DivisionFLATHEAD RESERVATION
Census Block Group4
Census Block4125
Census Tract940600

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address11570 PORTER LN, MISSOULA, MT 59808-9175
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Distribution, Transfer

Document TypeDeed of Distribution
JurisdictionLAKE MT
Recording DateAug 19, 2026
Property Address55097 KERNS RD, CHARLO, MT 59824-9699
Document Number0000640727
Instrument DateAug 10, 2026
Instrument2026640727
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11570 PORTER LN, MISSOULA, MT 59808-9175

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMontana
CountyLake County
Elementary School DistrictCharlo Elementary School District (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictCharlo High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,891.00 (+9.62%) Homeowner's exemption$190,345 (-)
2025$1,725.00 (-1.88%)$190,345 (+17.57%)$190,345 (+17.57%) Land $22,975 Building $167,370
2023$1,758.00$161,902$161,902 Land $20,312 Building $141,590

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Montana
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Western Montana CommunityTel
Fixed Wireless
25 / 10
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3
Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative
DSL
10 / 1

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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