Gallatin County property record for 5565 Ridgeback Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,870 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 6.14 acres (267,458 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,938 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 00RKE28422 |
| Primary APN | 00RKE28422 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 267,458 sqft (6.14 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 00RKE28422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5565 RIDGEBACK RD |
| City | BIG SKY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S27, T06 S, R03 E, C.O.S. 1486, PARCEL A, ACRES 6.14 |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY NO 1486 |
| Jurisdiction | GALLATIN MT |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SKY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1105 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
5565 Ridgeback Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2010.
Source: Gallatin County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12930 PANOCHE RD, PAICINES, CA 95043-9796 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST SECURITY BANK |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST SECURITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20102366744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALLATIN MT |
| Property Address | 5565 RIDGEBACK RD, BIG SKY, MT 59716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002776217 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2776217 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BOZEMAN, MT 59715 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALLATIN MT |
| Property Address | 5565 RIDGEBACK RD, BIG SKY, MT 59716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2649227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2649227 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BOZEMAN, MT 59772 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5565 Ridgeback Rd was $18,938, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Gallatin County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Gallatin County |
| Unified School District | Big Sky School K-12 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,938.00 (+7.02%) | $3,272,400 (-) | $3,272,400 (-) Land $1,046,477 Building $2,225,923 |
| 2025 | $17,695.00 | $3,272,400 | $3,272,400 Land $1,046,477 Building $2,225,923 |
| 2023 | $9,471.00 | $2,225,200 | $2,225,200 Land $805,937 Building $1,419,263 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5565 Ridgeback Rd in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 30, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · river or lake flooding |
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 5565 Ridgeback Rd is high, ranking above 85% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 85% of the US · above 80% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ANTLER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION private · serves 50 people · EPA ID MT0004202 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 3 Rivers Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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