$4,950,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025
Last list price

53 Better Way Whitefish, MT 59937

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,222 Sq Ft
0.57 Acres

Recently Sold

$2,228 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Docks
  • Community Lake
  • Whitefish Middle School Rated A
  • Spa
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

COMPS ONLY

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Buckmaster

PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish License #RRE-BRO-LIC-10523 Listed on: 05/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Laabs

Revel Real Estate, Inc License #RRE-BRO-LIC-87872

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,963

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Secluded Lot
  • Zoning described as R-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Trees
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,222 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • The lake is a source of water for the property
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07429204206010000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,963

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Directions: E Lakeshore Drive to Luge Lane. Left onto Luge then right on Better Way. Property will be on the left.
  • Listing I D: 30051059
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.574
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Whitefish Lake
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1045.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2222.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Dock, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Views
  • Pool Private: No
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Navigable Water, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Lake

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: District No. 44

Lot Info

  • Zoning: See Remarks
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25003.44
  • Parcel #: 07429204206010000
  • Zoning Description: R-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14962.67

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Kardash Mike and Kardash Brenda
Bought by
Carol Elizabeth Dempsey Kellar Revocable Trus and Kellar
Seller's Agent
Matt Buckmaster
PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Laabs
Revel Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$4,950,000
Sold Price
$4,950,000
Views
1

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-100.00%
Original Mortgage
$3,438,750
Outstanding Balance
$3,438,750
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$114,110
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold -- -- --
05/04/2025 05/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2025 05/04/25 For Sale $4,950,000 -- $2,228 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,234 $3,096,020 $0 $0
2023 $14,130 $3,096,020 $0 $0
2022 $12,987 $2,006,880 $0 $0
2021 $13,463 $2,006,880 $0 $0
2020 $13,046 $1,899,950 $0 $0
2019 $13,997 $1,899,950 $0 $0
2018 $14,380 $1,910,580 $0 $0
2017 $13,291 $1,910,580 $0 $0
2016 $13,241 $1,859,580 $0 $0
2015 $13,029 $1,859,580 $0 $0
2014 $16,936 $1,447,916 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Buckmaster

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Matt Buckmaster

    PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish

    (406) 862-4900

    321 Total Sales

    Matt Buckmaster
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  • Kelly Laabs

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kelly Laabs

    Revel Real Estate, Inc

    (406) 730-1798

    156 Total Sales

    Kelly Laabs
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  • Elisabeth McGavin

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Elisabeth McGavin

    Revel Real Estate, Inc

    (406) 212-3702

    84 Total Sales

    Elisabeth McGavin
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Map

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30051059

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 07-4292-04-2-06-01-0000

Montana Flathead County Whitefish 59937

53 Better Way, Whitefish, MT

This home is located at 53 Better Way, Whitefish, MT 59937 and is currently estimated at $4,950,000, approximately $2,227 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 53 Better Way is a home located in Flathead County with nearby schools including L.A. Muldown School, Whitefish Middle School, and Whitefish High School.

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