Ravalli County property record for 7988 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,014 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,750 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,055 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R1343933 |
| Primary APN | R1343933 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 54,014 sqft (1.24 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0001025200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7988 W FORK RD |
| City | DARBY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59829-9698 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PAINTED ROCKS CABIN SITES, S23, T01 S, R22 W, ACRES 1.24, LOT 1 RETRACED BY CS#613090-TR |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAINTED ROCKS CABIN SITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | RAVALLI MT |
| Township / Civil Division | SULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1124 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
7988 W Fork Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Ravalli County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7988 W FORK RD, DARBY, MT 59829-9698 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7988 W Fork Rd was $1,055.
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 | $1,055.00 | $344,900 | |
| 2025 | $344,900 Land $109,020 Building $235,880 | ||
| 2023 | $1,762.00 | $315,700 | $315,700 Land $95,004 Building $220,696 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7988 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 7988 W Fork Rd is extreme, ranking above 99.5% of the US, with a 6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99.5% of the US · above 99.9% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 6% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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