Flathead County property record for 89 Better Way, Whitefish, MT 59937
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 288 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,883 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0756574 |
| Primary APN | R0756574 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 48 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 221 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000160590 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 89 BETTER WAY |
| City | WHITEFISH |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | S04, T31 N, R22 W, TR 1YF IN L 3 & PTN ABD RD |
| Legal Range | 22W |
| Legal Township | 31N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFISH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
89 Better Way is held in a trust since September 2025.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 LUGE LN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-3468 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 89 BETTER WAY, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Document Number | 202500020421 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500020421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12255 NE PARRETT MOUNTAIN RD, NEWBERG, OR 97132-6995 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 120 LUGE LN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-3468 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 89 BETTER WAY, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 |
| Document Number | 202500019122 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500019122 |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 MILBANK AVE APT 1, 1, GREENWICH, CT 06830-2620 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 120 LUGE LN, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-3468 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 89 Better Way was $4,883, up 100.5% from the year before.
Source: Flathead County assessment roll, as of September 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead County |
| Elementary School District | Whitefish Elementary School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whitefish High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,883.00 (+100.45%) | $773,730 (-) | |
| 2025 | $2,436.00 | $773,730 | $773,730 Land $678,000 Building $95,730 |
| 2023 | $2,879.00 | $466,750 | $466,750 Land $397,500 Building $69,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 89 Better Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 89 Better Way is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 77% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 | CITY OF WHITEFISH serves 10,418 people · EPA ID MT0000357 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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