Lake County property record for 55497 West Rd, Charlo, MT 59824
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $243,800 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,244 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1512733 |
| Primary APN | R1512733 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 184 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 2,508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Greenhouse | 382 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 0000011593 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55497 WEST RD |
| City | CHARLO |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59824-9486 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S13, T19 N, R22 W, NESE |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 19N |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATHEAD RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4067 |
| Census Tract | 940600 |
55497 West Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55497 WEST RD, CHARLO, MT 59824-9486 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012520228 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 504791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55497 West Rd was $4,244, down 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Elementary School District | Charlo Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Charlo High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,244.00 (-6.87%) | $609,768 (-) | |
| 2025 | $4,557.00 | $609,768 | $609,768 Land $27,388 Building $582,380 |
| 2023 | $5,374.00 | $547,938 | $547,938 Land $23,588 Building $524,350 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55497 West 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 55497 West Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative DSL | 40 / 5 |
No cell data coverage reported
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