Remarks: A golden opportunity to own a wonderful cabin on the famed Swan River. The single level home is perched above the river with spacious deck and riverside seating area. The view is protected by Montana State land. Entering the driveway, you pass 2 small shops perfect for storage and all your projects. Then there is the quaint guest quarters ideal for your many visitors. Arriving at the house on the circular drive you enter through the covered porch into the southern exposure spacious sunroom capturing the view of the river. Cozy up to the wood burning stove/fireplace adjoining the space efficient kitchen complete with eat in bar. Enjoy the heat and cooling efficiency of the geo-thermal furnace system designed to keep the residence comfortable and affordable in all seasons. House is out of Surface Water: Swan River
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$311Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Brown• Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Bigfork
Listed by Katie Brown• Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Bigfork
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
86 ft.
Lot depth
385 ft.
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Flathead County
APN
07-3836-35-2-02-01-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
SAG-5
Suburban Agricultural District
A district to provide and preserve smaller agricultural functions and to provide a buffer between urban and unlimited agricultural uses, encouraging separation of such uses in areas where potential conflict of uses will be minimized, and to provide areas of estate type residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure-Other
Transportation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, River Access, Waterfront
Has View
Other Structures: Guest House, Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Few Trees, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Swan River
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Unimproved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved, Private Road
Lot Size : 0.76
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.76
Lot Size Area: 0.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.76
Zoning Description: Flathead Co.
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $257.41
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: District No. 38
Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 38
High School District: District No. 38
Location Information
Directions: 2 approaches:1. South on Highway 83 to west on Swan Lea down the slight incline, then right and take the first left at sign.2. East on Highway 209, north on Highway 83 to west on Swan Lea down the slight incline, then right and first left at sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Flathead County
APN: 07-3836-35-2-02-01-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Swan River School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Swan River 7-8
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Bigfork High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 90° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bigfork, MT • 59911
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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