Lake County property record for 56601 Watson Rd, Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 19.8 acres (865,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,702 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Second Mortgage Feb 2026 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1514208 |
| Primary APN | R1514208 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 865,973 sqft (19.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000012377 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56601 WATSON RD |
| City | SAINT IGNATIUS |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59865-9596 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KAKASHE TRACTS, S24, T19 N, R20 W, ACRES 19.88, TR 1 (NESE) |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 19N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAKASHE TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATHEAD RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 940600 |
56601 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56601 WATSON RD, SAINT IGNATIUS, MT 59865-9596 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CLEARWATER FCU |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CLEARWATER FCU |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016547871 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 513627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 56601 WATSON RD, ST IGNATIUS, MT 59865-9596 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000637215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 637215 |
| Name | CLEARWATER FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59801 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 56601 WATSON RD, ST IGNATIUS, MT 59865-9596 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000637215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 637215 |
| Name | CLEARWATER FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59801 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Property Address | 56601 WATSON RD, ST IGNATIUS, MT 59865-9596 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 594169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 594169 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56601 Watson Rd was $6,702, up 71.7% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Unified School District | St. Ignatius K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,702.00 (+71.67%) | $657,100 (-) | |
| 2025 | $3,904.00 | $657,100 | $657,100 Land $282,124 Building $374,976 |
| 2023 | $4,520.00 | $526,000 | $526,000 Land $210,384 Building $315,616 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56601 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 56601 Watson Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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