Everyone's dreaming of having waterfront property on Lake Pend Oreille. Have you dared to dream of 266ft of frontage on your own private bay? A place where you don't have someone else's dock right next to yours and you could quite literally skinny-dip without anyone seeing. Welcome to 3997 Bottle Bay where the view of Schweitzer feels like it's in your lap and the sunsets will take your breath away and fill up your camera roll. Easy Lake living on a paved county road and an even quicker boat ride across the lake to downtown Sandpoint. Timeless construction with beautiful exposed wood beams and space to spread out on over an acre. Your dreamy lake life awaits!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.11 acresLot Size
$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Amber Gildersleeve• Northwest Realty Group
Bought with Bonnie Martinelli• Professional Realty Services Idaho
Everyone's dreaming of having waterfront property on Lake Pend Oreille. Have you dared to dream of 266ft of frontage on your own private bay? A place where you don't have someone else's dock right next to yours and you could quite literally skinny-dip without anyone seeing. Welcome to 3997 Bottle Bay where the view of Schweitzer feels like it's in your lap and the sunsets will take your breath away and fill up your camera roll. Easy Lake living on a paved county road and an even quicker boat ride across the lake to downtown Sandpoint. Timeless construction with beautiful exposed wood beams and space to spread out on over an acre. Your dreamy lake life awaits!
CDAMLS #22-4505
Aug 16, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2022
Price Changed
$1,975,000
$695/sq ft
Aug 2, 2022
Price Changed
$2,100,000
$739/sq ft
May 24, 2022
Listed
$2,250,000
$792/sq ft
CDAMLS #19-3655
Jun 20, 2019
Price Changed
$995,000
$350/sq ft
May 23, 2019
Price Changed
$1,045,000
$368/sq ft
Apr 22, 2019
Listed
$1,195,000
$421/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,323 (−6.9%)
2024
$6,792 (+11.7%)
2023
$6,080 (+16.4%)
2022
$5,225 (−14.8%)
2021
$6,135 (+7.0%)
2020
$5,736 (+14.5%)
2019
$5,009
2018
$5,009 (+10.6%)
2017
$4,527 (−5.0%)
2016
$4,767 (−1.0%)
2015
$4,816 (−1.4%)
2014
$4,886
Tax history for 3997 Bottle Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,323 (−6.9%)
2024
$6,792 (+11.7%)
2023
$6,080 (+16.4%)
2022
$5,225 (−14.8%)
2021
$6,135 (+7.0%)
2020
$5,736 (+14.5%)
2019
$5,009
2018
$5,009 (+10.6%)
2017
$4,527 (−5.0%)
2016
$4,767 (−1.0%)
2015
$4,816 (−1.4%)
2014
$4,886
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.11 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,840
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bonner County
APN
RP00029002002T
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
R-5
Rural District
The rural district is established to allow low density residential uses that are compatible with rural pursuits. The purpose can be accomplished by: Limiting residential densities and permitted uses to those that are compatible with rural character and nearby resource production districts and sites and can be adequately supported by rural service levels.; Allowing small scale farming and forestry activities, and tourism and recreation uses that can be supported by rural service levels and are compatible with rural character.; Encouraging conservation development configurations that create permanent open space or farming areas, protect sensitive environmental features, reduce infrastructure costs and/or enhance recreational opportunities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Washer Hookup
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Room Information
Basement YN: Yes
Basement: None
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2840.0
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Open Deck, Spa/Hot Tub, Lawn
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Construction Materials: Redwood Siding, Frame
Property Sub Type: Residential Waterfront
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaped, Southern Exposure
Has Waterfront
Water Body Name: Pend Oreille Lake
Lot Size Area: 1.11
Lot Size Acres: 1.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6135.02
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Radiant
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable TV
Sewer: Shared Septic
Water Source: Shared Well
Location
Mult-Unit Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
School Information
High School District: Lk Pend Oreille - 84
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Bonner County
APN: RP00029002002T
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sagle Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
Sandpoint Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
Sandpoint High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sagle, ID • 83860
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
1.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.93M – $2.33M
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