Flathead County property record for 8853 MT Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,083 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Construction Loan Sep 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0757815 |
| Primary APN | R0757815 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 390 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 390 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000195750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8853 MT HIGHWAY 35 |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-6601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01, T26 N, R20 W, C.O.S. 3642, ACRES 1.05, TR 1CC IN SE4NE4 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLATHEAD COUNTY |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1304 |
8853 MT Highway 35 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2009.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8853 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BANK OF MONTANA |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit MARK BRETZ |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 8853 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202500011828 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500011828 |
| Name | BANK OF MONTANA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59802 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8853 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6601 |
| Document Number | 202500019065 |
| Map Reference | MB 611 PG 861 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500019065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8853 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6601 |
| Document Number | 202500019066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500019066 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8853 MT HIGHWAY 35, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6601 |
| Document Number | 202500011826 |
| Map Reference | MB 611 PG 861 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500011826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 248, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0248 |
| Document Number | 202500011858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500011858 |
| Name | MARK BRETZ |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Number | 202500011827 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500011827 |
| Name | BANK OF MONTANA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MISSOULA, MT 59802 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8853 MT Highway 35 was $1,083, down 2.6% 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 | $1,083.00 (-2.61%) | $392,090 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,112.00 | $392,090 | $392,090 Land $214,180 Building $177,910 |
| 2023 | $1,646.00 | $249,475 | $249,475 Land $109,695 Building $139,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8853 MT Highway 35 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 8853 MT Highway 35 is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Western Montana CommunityTel Fiber | 100 / 100 |
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