Flathead County property record for 853 Electric Ave, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,715 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0739719 |
| Primary APN | R0739719 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 522 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 590 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 592 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000001656 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 ELECTRIC AVE |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-3634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | BIGFORK ADD 1, S36, T27 N, R20 W, BLOCK 16, LOT 14, BIGFORK ADD 1 LOTS 14, 15 ASSR# 0000001656 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Legal Subdivision | BIGFORK ADD 1 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 7, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1734, BIGFORK, MT 59911-1734 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 853 ELECTRIC AVE, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100028506 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100028506 |
| Name | ROCKY MOUNTAIN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KALISPELL, MT 59901 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Bigfork Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bigfork High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,715.00 | $362,700 | $362,700 Land $80,250 Building $282,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 73% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER serves 6,100 people · EPA ID MT0000262 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Montana CommunityTel.
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