Lake County property record for 851 Bayview Dr, Polson, MT 59860
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.911 acres (39,683 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,901 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R154863 |
| Primary APN | R154863 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,683 sqft (0.911 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 812 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000003566 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 851 BAYVIEW DR |
| City | POLSON |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59860-9680 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SLACK VILLA AND ORCHARD TRACTS, S02, T22 N, R20 W, BLOCK 001, LOT 010 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | SLACK VILLA AND ORCHARD TRACTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MT |
| Township / Civil Division | FLATHEAD RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 940305 |
851 Bayview Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 851 BAYVIEW DR, POLSON, MT 59860-9680 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 528014 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 851 Bayview Dr was $6,901, down 20.6% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Municipality | Polson City |
| Elementary School District | Polson Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Polson High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,901.00 (-20.61%) | $1,452,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $8,692.00 | $1,452,800 | $1,452,800 Land $1,017,500 Building $435,300 |
| 2023 | $10,538.00 | $1,377,100 | $1,377,100 Land $745,000 Building $632,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 851 Bayview Dr 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 851 Bayview Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CITY OF POLSON serves 5,300 people · EPA ID MT0000308 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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