Lincoln County property record for 917 W Balsam St, Libby, MT 59923
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,181 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Reverse Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | R564957 |
| Primary APN | R564957 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000004452 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 W BALSAM ST |
| City | LIBBY |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59923-2807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HASCHKE HOMESITES, S09, T30 N, R31 W, TR 2CB2A IN BLK A *4452* |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | HASCHKE HOMESITES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2CB |
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN MT |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
917 W Balsam St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Lincoln County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 W BALSAM ST, LIBBY, MT 59923-2807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023307286 |
| Deed Book / Page | 402 / 889 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000319526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN MT |
| Property Address | 917 W BALSAM ST, LIBBY, MT 59923-2807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 917 W BALSAM ST, LIBBY, MT 59923-2807 |
| Document Number | 000396/447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 396/447 |
| Instrument | 300292 |
| Name | LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Address | MAHWAH, NJ 07495 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.61% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.61% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINCOLN MT |
| Property Address | 917 W BALSAM ST, LIBBY, MT 59923-2807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 383/746 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 383/746 |
| Instrument | 286840 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 W Balsam St was $1,181, up 12.4% from the year before.
Source: Lincoln County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Municipality | Libby City |
| Unified School District | Libby K-12 Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,181.00 (+12.37%) | $281,700 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,051.00 | $281,700 | $281,700 Land $51,568 Building $230,132 |
| 2023 | $1,918.00 | $231,500 | $231,500 Land $27,044 Building $204,456 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 917 W Balsam St; there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1996–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 917 W Balsam St is high, ranking above 71% 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 71% of the US · above 52% 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 | CITY OF LIBBY serves 4,892 people · EPA ID MT0000274 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2025 Treatment failure resolved · Mar 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Western Montana CommunityTel Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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