Flathead County property record for 8531 MT Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.714 acres (31,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,042 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0778288 |
| Primary APN | R0778288 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 31,102 sqft (0.714 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000681580 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8531 MT HIGHWAY 35 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-3715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S36, T27 N, R20 W, C.O.S. 22498-1, TR 1G IN NE4SE4 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
8531 MT Highway 35 is held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 193 BAY DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3734 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20236559 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8531 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3715 |
| Document Number | 202300006559 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300006559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 193 BAY DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3734 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8531 MT Highway 35 was $4,042, down 6% from the year before.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,042.00 (-6.04%) | $790,649 (+%) | |
| 2025 | $4,302.00 | $790,639 | $790,649 Land $293,849 Building $496,800 |
| 2023 | $6,580.00 | $700,432 | $700,432 Land $237,772 Building $462,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8531 MT Highway 35 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8531 MT Highway 35 is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 75% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 205 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 |
May also be available: Western Montana CommunityTel.
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