Ravalli County property record for 6551 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,551 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,243 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1346171 |
| Primary APN | R1346171 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,551 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,551 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 410 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0001071800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6551 W FORK RD |
| City | DARBY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S20, T01 N, R21 W, ACRES 1, IN SESW S OF OLD CO RD & N OF HIGHWAY INDEX 4 CS #545009-TR DEEDED PARCEL |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1354 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
6551 W Fork Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Ravalli County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3956 GRACEVILLE RD, GERALDINE, MT 59446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 545 / 10 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6551 W FORK RD, DARBY, MT 59829 |
| Document Number | 0000816063 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026816063 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 3956 GRACEVILLE RD, GERALDINE, MT 59446 |
| Document Number | 0000816063, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026816063 |
| Name | OPPORTUNITY BANK/MT |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6551 W Fork Rd was $4,243, up 144.7% 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 | $4,243.00 (+144.69%) | $568,500 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,734.00 | $568,500 | $568,500 Land $194,300 Building $374,200 |
| 2023 | $2,674.00 | $488,300 | $488,300 Land $159,000 Building $329,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6551 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 | 1 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 6551 W Fork Rd is extreme, ranking above 99.1% of the US, with a 5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99.1% of the US · above 99.7% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 5% 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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