870 Bear Creek Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911 Property Records

Flathead County property record for 870 Bear Creek Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	3.68 acres (160,301 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$632,200 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,667 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R0780903`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R0780903`
Alternative APNs	`07-3836-24-4-04-01-0000` `0000754480`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,782 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,128 sqft
Upper Floors Area	654 sqft
Basement Area	1,224 sqft
Finished Basement	1,224 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Historical
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	160,301 sqft (3.68 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	128 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0000754480
Street Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD
City	BIGFORK
State	MT
Zip	59911-6431
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TEDMAR, S24, T27 N, R19 W, LOT 023
Legal Range	19W
Legal Township	27N
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	TEDMAR
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Township / Civil Division	CRESTON-BIGFORK
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	1305

Owner

Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6431
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 24, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMELENDING
Feb 12, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Jun 23, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MANN MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202140803
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 14, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0029808016
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2021
Property Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6431
Document Number	202100040803
Instrument Date	Nov 23, 2021
Instrument	202100040803
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2021
Title Company	INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6431

Mortgage

Document Number	202100040804
Date	Nov 24, 2021
Instrument	202100040804

Lender

Name	PRIMELENDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Property Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6431
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 20, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	201900002656
Date	Feb 12, 2019
Instrument	201900002656

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2049

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FLATHEAD MT
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2017
Property Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6431
Document Number	201700012994
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2017
Instrument	201700012994
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2021
Title Company	INSURED TITLE, INSURED TITLES

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	870 BEAR CREEK RD, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6431

Mortgage

Document Number	201700012995
Date	Jun 23, 2017
Instrument	201700012995

Lender

Name	MANN MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Montana
County	Flathead County
Secondary School District	Bigfork High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Swan River Elementary School District (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,667.00 (+37.39%)	$735,100 (+28.31%)
2025			$735,100 (+28.31%) Land $292,940 Building $442,160
2023	$3,397.00	$572,900	$572,900 Land $162,460 Building $410,440

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	High above 81% of the US · above 71% of Montana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.7% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
CenturyLink DSL	40 / 5
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: Verizon.

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