$2,499,000
$100K PRICE DROP

181 Hart Bench Rd Darby, MT 59829

Estimated payment $14,532/month

Total Views 2,688
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
8,352 Sq Ft
$299 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Arena
  • Sauna
  • Deck

About This Home

Imagine owning a piece of the real Montana—where the spirit of the West meets luxury, privacy, and rugged beauty. Just minutes from the iconic Chief Joseph Ranch—famous as the Dutton family’s home in Yellowstone—this stunning equestrian estate invites you to live the dream so many only watch on screen. Set on nearly 20 acres bordering endless Forest Service land, this is more than a home—it’s a self-sustaining retreat built for adventure, serenity, and lasting legacy in the heart of Big Sky Country. Ride straight from your property into the wilderness. Fish the legendary West Fork of the Bitterroot River in under five minutes. Ski Lost Trail Powder Mountain in just 30. Or simply enjoy the peace and privacy of your own mountain retreat, complete with panoramic views, lush irrigated pasture, and three serene ponds. The main residence is a custom-designed masterpiece of western living, featuring four bedrooms plus a bonus room, a game room with wet bar and wine fridge, a cozy library nook, sauna, music studio, and a double garage. Thoughtful details like wrap-around decks, multiple fireplaces, and a private hot tub maximize your connection to nature and the stunning south valley vistas.The home includes a private 1-bedroom guest wing with a full kitchen, bath, and separate entrance. A second fully-equipped studio apartment—an 840 sq ft space above the large detached shop—has served successfully as a vacation rental.Equestrian and ranch amenities include:• 5-stall barn with tack room and hay storage and large hay barn• Large riding arena• Steel pipe fencing• Irrigated pastures• Chicken coop and enclosed run• Fenced garden with fertile soil and optimal sunlightBuilt for self-sufficiency and peace of mind, the property includes solar panels, electric utilities, and a full-home generator for uninterrupted living. Whether you're raising horses, cultivating a garden, or watching elk and deer cross the land at dawn, this property offers an unmatched Montana lifestyle.It’s not just a home—it’s a private sanctuary built for legacy living in Big Sky Country.

Listing Agent

Kelly Whitmoyer

Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Hamilton License #RRE-BRO-LIC-79719 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Hamilton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,315

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 19.55 Acre Lot
  • Poultry Coop
  • Garden

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Meadow

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 8,352 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Quarters
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Sauna
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Wrap Around Porch

Farming

  • Barn

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Tack Room
  • Arena

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Power Generator
  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13107312301070000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,315

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Directions: South of Darby - Hwy 93 to West Fork Road, west on Leavens Rd, to right on Hart Bench Rd to address will be on left
  • Listing I D: 30047896
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.55
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna, Additional Living Quarters
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1584.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 8352.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Balcony, Garden, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Other
  • View: Meadow, Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Arena, Barn(s), Poultry Coop, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Wrap Around, Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Available
  • Heating: Geothermal, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Arena, Tack Room
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 851598.0
  • Parcel #: 13107312301070000
  • Irrigation Water Rights: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7315.0

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $6,978 $1,478,300 $0 $0
2023 $6,895 $1,478,300 $0 $0
2022 $6,121 $1,157,000 $0 $0
2021 $6,621 $1,157,000 $0 $0
2020 $7,102 $1,195,965 $0 $0
2019 $7,037 $1,195,965 $0 $0
2018 $6,593 $1,063,795 $0 $0
2017 $6,385 $1,063,795 $0 $0
2016 $6,592 $1,060,635 $0 $0
2015 $6,579 $1,060,635 $0 $0
2014 $5,687 $533,691 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $2,499,000 -3.8% $299 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $2,599,000 -- $311 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $548,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30047896

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 13-1073-12-3-01-07-0000