$1,900,000
PENDING

285 Lost Trail Townsend, MT 59644

Estimated payment $10,104/month

Total Views 8,059
4 Beds
3 Baths
5,220 Sq Ft
$364 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Custom Home
  • 83.48 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Lake View
  • Deck

About This Home

Montana Legacy Living: A Multigenerational Compound on 85+ Private Acres near Canyon Ferry Lake Discover the ultimate legacy property in Montana. This custom, one-of-a-kind estate offers a seamless fusion of authentic Montana log home craftsmanship and modern, flexible design, all set on over 85 acres of pristine private land in the coveted Duck Creek area. Designed specifically for the discerning multigenerational buyer, this compound delivers unparalleled space, serenity, and the chance for generations to live, work, and play together under the vast Big Sky. Architectural Excellence & Versatile Living: The primary residence is a masterpiece of authentic Montana architecture, featuring massive custom logs set by a helicopter to ensure structural integrity and dramatic visual appeal. The layout provides multiple distinct living quarters:
Main Level: A spacious primary suite with a private loft, a large guest room, and an additional open loft area—perfect as a play space, secondary office, or workout or craft space.
Walk-Out Lower Level: Easily converts into a fully equipped, self-contained three-bedroom apartment with its own entrance. Ideal for extended family, full-time staff, or a luxury corporate retreat space.
Private Guest Apartment: A secluded unit located on the backside of the oversized, heated six-car tandem garage, offering independence for guests.
A dedicated gun safe room provides secure storage, with the flexibility to transform into a high-end wine cellar or an entertainment bar for intimate gatherings. Unmatched Outdoor and Recreational Amenities: This property is a sanctuary for the outdoor enthusiast, bordered by 636 acres of State Land at the base of the Belt Mountains. Direct access to year-round recreation awaits from your doorstep:
Hunting: Located in the prime Hunting District 391.
Trail Access: Enjoy immediate access to extensive trails for horseback riding and hiking on state land, with nearby BLM and National Forest land for endless exploration.
Water Recreation: Spend your summers on nearby Canyon Ferry Lake, known for its world-class fishing, boating, and watersports.
On-Site Features: The grounds feature a tranquil spring-fed pond, a firepit area, and a hot tub for relaxing under the stars after a long day of Montana adventure as well as an abandoned landing strip.
This is more than a home—it is a private, self-sufficient legacy compound where generations can thrive. Secure your retreat in Montana.

Listing Agent

Courtney King

Engel & Volkers - Bozeman License #RBS-25642 Listed on: 03/15/2026

Engel & Volkers - Bozeman

Co-Listing Agent

Cody Adams

Engel & Volkers - Bozeman License #RBS-70985

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $378

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 83.48 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Dirt Road
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Zoning described as AR

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond
  • Woods
  • Farm
  • Mountain
  • Meadow
  • Rural
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,220 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Propane
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0007002455

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$378

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

83.48 Acres

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Type: Three Quarter Bath, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Family Room
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3096.0
  • Has Basement: Bathroom, Bedroom, Egress Windows, Rec/Family Area, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Living Area: 5220.0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • View: Farmland, Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Pond, Rural, Southern Exposure, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Owner
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Spring, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 83.48
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3636388.8
  • Topography: Level,Sloping
  • Parcel #: 0007002455
  • Zoning Description: AR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 377.86
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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
2025 $378 $1,186,848 $0 $0
2024 $7,695 $1,136,546 $0 $0
2023 $8,780 $1,136,546 $0 $0
2022 $128 $859,739 $0 $0
2021 $125 $859,739 $0 $0
2020 $293 $774,493 $0 $0
2019 $279 $774,493 $0 $0
2018 $223 $480,091 $0 $0
2017 $96 $480,053 $0 $0
2016 $86 $422,756 $0 $0
2015 $87 $422,743 $0 $0
2014 $102 $165,568 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2026 03/15/26 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $364 / Sq Ft
Source: Big Sky Country MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Big Sky Country MLS

MLS Number: 409432

Big Sky Country MLS

APN: 43-1692-09-4-01-01-0000

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