Flathead County property record for 985 Blue Lake Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 5.11 acres (222,592 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,766 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R0790065 |
| Primary APN | R0790065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 222,592 sqft (5.11 acres) |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0000969808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 BLUE LAKE LN |
| City | BIGFORK |
| State | MT |
| Zip | 59911-6022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLUE LAKE UNIT 3 L 12,13,14 AMD, S06, T27 N, R19 W, LOT 13, ACRES 5.11, ASSR#0000969808 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE LAKE UNIT 3 L 12,13,14 AMD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FLATHEAD MT |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON-BIGFORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1305 |
985 Blue Lake Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2015.
Source: Flathead County records, as of September 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1409 W SMYTHE RD, SPOKANE, WA 99224-8320 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201524414 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032608010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 985 Blue Lake Ln was $2,766.
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 | $2,766.00 | $423,540 | |
| 2025 | $423,540 Land $318,680 Building $104,860 | ||
| 2023 | $1,656.00 | $260,320 | $260,320 Land $179,620 Building $80,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Blue Lake Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 985 Blue Lake Ln is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.4% 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 56% of Montana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 11 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: Glacier Broadband.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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