$539,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025
Last list price

185 Necessary Way Florence, MT 59833

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,406 Sq Ft
1.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$383 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Level Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled on quiet street in Florence, Montana, this single-family residence offers great views of the Bitterroot mountains and is the perfect foundation for crafting your ideal Montana lifestyle. All new appliances with a transferrable warranty and the home comes partially furnished. Plus, a new roof just last year and the hot tube in included! Imagine mornings filled with mountain views, sunlight streaming through the windows, and evenings spent unwinding in a space designed for simple living. The two-car garage offers parking plus extra room for hobbies or additional storage. Situated on a 1.6 acre lot this home presents endless possibilities for creating an outdoor haven, from cultivating a flourishing garden to designing a serene retreat. This Florence residence is a blank canvas, ready for your vision to transform it into the perfect Montana sanctuary. Call Sandy "Mo" Adkins at 406-381-5872 or your real estate professional today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Adkins

Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Hamilton License #RRE-RBS-LIC-53163 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Hamilton

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Machek

Keller Williams Western MT License #RRE-BRO-LIC-88834

Keller Williams Western MT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as District #7

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Meadow

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,406 Sq Ft Home
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Riverview Orchards HOA
  • Riverview Orchards Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13187007303610000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,309

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Directions: At the stoplight in Florence at highway 93 go east to the round-about and from there proceed north. Its on the right and the street sign for Necessary Way is missing - Google Maps will get you there.
  • Listing I D: 30043334
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.626
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Riverview Orchards
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1406.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Topography: Level
  • View: Meadow, Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Foundation Details: Poured

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Security: Fire Alarm
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: None
  • Association Name: Riverview Orchards HOA
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 70828.56
  • Parcel #: 13187007303610000
  • Zoning Description: District #7
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2309.0

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Kinsey James M and Male Bobbie Jean
Bought by
Cross Aaron B and Cross Jozee
Seller's Agent
Sandy Adkins
Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Hamilton
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Machek
Keller Williams Western MT
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$539,000
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.86%
Original Mortgage
$539,000
Outstanding Balance
$539,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$6,790

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
185 Necessary Way Llc
Bought by
Kinsey James M and Male Bobbie Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2023
Sold by
Zeiler William W
Bought by
185 Necessary Way Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1998
Bought by
Zeiler William W and Zeiler Elizabeth M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $500,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $539,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $539,000 -- $383 / 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 $2,298 $364,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,246 $364,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,091 $262,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,179 $262,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,074 $247,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,070 $247,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,572 $213,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,483 $213,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,608 $228,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,595 $228,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,545 $123,649 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30043334

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 13-1870-07-3-03-61-0000