$4,500,000

2197 W Tower Rd Saltese, MT 59867

Estimated payment $24,464/month

Total Views 1,919
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$2,143 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Views of Trees
  • Barn
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 197 Acre Lot

About This Home

Experience the perfect blend of rugged independence, refined comfort, and world-class recreation at Big Sky Ridge Ranch, a true one-of-a-kind Montana retreat. Set against the serene backdrop of breathtaking mountain scenery, this exceptional 197 acre property offers privacy, functionality, self-sufficiency, and unmatched outdoor opportunities in the heart of Western Montana’s premier recreation country. The heart of the ranch is a beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath lodge with a spacious loft, thoughtfully crafted to combine rustic Montana character with modern comfort. Inviting living spaces, contemporary amenities, and an efficient off-grid design create a warm and peaceful basecamp for year-round living, private retreats, or guest hospitality. Built for both work and play, the property features an impressive collection of improvements, including a 25’ x 70’ shop, a 30’ x 60’ seven-stall horse barn, and a 35’ x 80’ equipment shed, offering abundant space for horses, equipment, vehicles, recreational gear, hobbies, or business operations. The ranch is fully equipped for off-grid living with solar power, generators, 300 gallons of propane and a 2,000-gallon creek-fed water cistern, providing reliable functionality in a spectacular remote setting. Spanning four mining claims, the property includes valuable mineral rights and water rights, adding long-term value and versatility. The land itself is rich with natural beauty and abundant resources, featuring vast timbered ridges, lush creek bottoms, spectacular mountain views, diverse wildlife habitat, and the kind of scale, freedom, and privacy that defines the Montana lifestyle. For the outdoor enthusiast or recreation entrepreneur, Big Sky Ridge Ranch is extraordinary. The property offers direct access to hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback and snowmobiling trails, including access to the renowned Hiawatha Trail. The Ranch is also positioned near Lookout Pass a renowned ski resort, and surrounded by Lolo National Forest, and extensive public lands. The offering is further enhanced by approximately 45,000 acres of permitted National Forest operating area, two authorized seasonal forest camps, and 305 licensed use days supporting hunting and recreational outfitting opportunities. Wildlife commonly found in the area includes elk, deer, moose, black bear, mountain lion, turkey, upland birds, and other native species, making this a true haven for those who live for the outdoors. Whether your vision is a private mountain getaway, legacy estate, hunting lodge, equestrian retreat, recreation basecamp, or full-scale outfitting business, Big Sky Ridge Ranch delivers a rare combination of comfort, infrastructure, access, and income-producing potential. Big sky Ridge Ranch isn't just a property. It's a lifestyle, an adventure and rare opportunity to own a piece of the American West.

Listing Agent

Ty Heaton

Windermere Real Estate Whitefish License #RRE-BRO-LIC-127401 Listed on: 06/11/2026

Windermere Real Estate Whitefish

Co-Listing Agent

Heidi Santone

Windermere Real Estate Whitefish License #RRE-RBS-LIC-108923

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,471

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 197 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Rock Outcropping
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Additional Parking

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Cistern
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54297033101030000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,471

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

197 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Directions: Shown by appointment only.
  • Listing I D: 30072703
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 197.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Service Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Unnamed
  • Co List Office Phone: 406-730-2696
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2100.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Storage, Propane Tank - Owned, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Roof: Metal
  • Lot Features: Rock Outcropping, Secluded, Views, Wooded
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Propane
  • Heating: Propane, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Security System
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Cistern, See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8581320.0
  • Parcel #: 54297033101030000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2470.97

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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Tax History

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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
2025 $2,220 $488,526 $0 $0
2024 $2,909 $433,231 $0 $0
2023 $3,011 $433,231 $0 $0
2022 $2,322 $321,321 $0 $0
2021 $2,177 $321,321 $0 $0
2020 $2,062 $295,188 $0 $0
2019 $2,208 $295,188 $0 $0
2018 $1,999 $261,808 $0 $0
2017 $1,766 $220,438 $0 $0
2016 $33 $11,004 $0 $0
2015 $23 $11,004 $0 $0
2014 $30 $18,110 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/11/2026 06/11/26 For Sale $4,500,000 +651.3% $2,143 / Sq Ft
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $385 / Sq Ft
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2018 10/12/18 Price Changed $599,000 -12.6% $385 / Sq Ft
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Price Changed $685,000 -8.7% $441 / Sq Ft
08/22/2018 08/22/18 Price Changed $750,000 -15.6% $483 / Sq Ft
07/01/2018 07/01/18 Price Changed $889,000 -9.7% $572 / Sq Ft
06/11/2018 06/11/18 For Sale $985,000 0.0% $634 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 For Sale $985,000 -- $634 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

Purchase History

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

About the Listing Agent

Ty Heaton

Windermere Real Estate Whitefish

(406) 692-7991

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Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30072703

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 54-2970-33-1-01-03-0000

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