$1,200,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2025
Last list price

3748 Pirate Point Rd Helena, MT 59602

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,791 Sq Ft
34,848 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 19, 2025

$430 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of September 2025

Embrace the Montana lake life with this rare waterfront opportunity on desirable Canyon Ferry Lake, just 30 minutes from Helena. This charming lakefront property is your perfect getaway for summer fun, year-round relaxation, and unforgettable memories. The main cabin features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a cozy kitchen, and a welcoming sunroom—ideal for entertaining with stunning lake views. Step outside to your beautifully manicured lawn, complete with underground sprinklers, making outdoor living effortless and enjoyable. Need space for guests? The bunkhouse, built in 2003, offers two oversized bedrooms—each with two queen beds—and its own bathroom with laundry facilities, making it ideal for hosting. The 54'x16' boat garage provides plenty of space to store all your lake toys, boats, and gear, so you’re always ready for a day on the water.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly Holahan

Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Helena License #RRE-BRO-LIC-99517 Listed on: 08/04/2025

Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Helena

Co-Listed By

Rainier Butler

Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Helena License #RRE-RBS-LIC-127102

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Oddy

eXp Realty, LLC - Bozeman License #RRE-RBS-LIC-16522

eXp Realty, LLC - Bozeman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 34,848 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 2,791 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05189011102510000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,298

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0.8 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Directions: From Helena | East on Canyon Ferry Rd | Right on E Shore Drive | Stay Right on E Shore Drive | Left on Pirate Point | Property will be on the Left
  • Listing I D: 30055426
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Water Body Name: Canyon Ferry Lake
  • Co List Office Phone: 406-422-1113
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Log Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2791.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Boat, RV Access/Parking, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane, Stove
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34848.0
  • Parcel #: 05189011102510000
  • Zoning Description: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6298.0

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2025
Closed on
Sep 16, 2025
Sold by
Paffhausen Patricia
Bought by
Matzinger Tim Paul and Matzinger Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Molly Holahan
Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Helena
Buyer's Agent
Jay Oddy
eXp Realty, LLC - Bozeman
List Price
$1,200,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,185,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.88%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$385,340

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Paffhausen Patricia R
Bought by
Paffhausen Patricia R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2013
Sold by
Paffhausen Patricia R
Bought by
Paffhausen Wayne and Paffhausen Patricia R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2010
Sold by
Paffhausen Patricia R
Bought by
Paffhausen Earl Wayne and Paffhausen Patricia R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Flying S Title & Escrow
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Helena Abstract & Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ha&Tco
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $430 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

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 $5,046 $1,014,980 $0 $0
2024 $6,413 $854,170 $0 $0
2023 $6,601 $854,170 $0 $0
2022 $5,574 $574,420 $0 $0
2021 $5,633 $574,420 $0 $0
2020 $5,424 $518,810 $0 $0
2019 $5,654 $518,810 $0 $0
2018 $5,118 $478,235 $0 $0
2017 $3,966 $478,235 $0 $0
2016 $3,606 $398,607 $0 $0
2015 $3,357 $398,607 $0 $0
2014 $3,263 $211,939 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30055426

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 05-1890-11-1-02-51-0000

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