Flathead County property record for 8585 MT Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,010 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,006 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,693 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0783655 |
| Primary APN | R0783655 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,010 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,006 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 0000833680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8585 MT HIGHWAY 35 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-3716 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Description | J H HORN TR, S36, T27 N, R20 W, LOT 016, TR 16 C IN 16 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | J H HORN TR |
| Legal Tract | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 SWAN RETREAT RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6344 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023809 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8585 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-3716 |
| Document Number | 202500023809 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500023809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 SWAN RETREAT RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6344 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
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 | $3,693.00 (-8.27%) | $621,000 (-) | |
| 2025 | $4,026.00 (-25.69%) | $621,000 (+19.84%) | $621,000 (+19.84%) Land $170,200 Building $450,800 |
| 2023 | $5,418.00 | $518,200 | $518,200 Land $211,650 Building $306,550 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 55% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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 19 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: AT&T.
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