Flathead County property record for 979 Eastman Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,536 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 5.28 acres (229,997 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,347 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | R0767516 |
| Primary APN | R0767516 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,724 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 229,997 sqft (5.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 600 ft deep x 225 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0000459160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 EASTMAN DR |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-6510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S27, T27 N, R19 W, TR 1C & TR 3AAD IN L 7 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERS BEND ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
979 Eastman Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 EASTMAN DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 200612216010 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008632 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 979 EASTMAN DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6510 |
| Document Number | 0000008632 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 979 EASTMAN DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6510 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Property Address | 979 EASTMAN DR, BIGFORK, MT 59911-6510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE TITLE COMPANY, ALLIANCE TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100013921 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100013921 |
| Name | 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 979 Eastman Dr was $5,347, down 10.1% 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 | $5,347.00 (-10.09%) | $1,574,300 (-) | |
| 2025 | $5,947.00 | $1,574,300 | $1,574,300 Land $680,000 Building $894,300 |
| 2023 | $7,508.00 | $1,191,500 | $1,191,500 Land $665,000 Building $526,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Eastman Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 979 Eastman Dr is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 69% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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