$525,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025
Last list price

4284 N Fork Rye Creek Rd Darby, MT 59829

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,160 Sq Ft
8.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$243 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Log Cabin
  • 2 Car Garage
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Live, work, and play on your own 8.6 private acres bordering National Forest. The Residence: A warm, inviting home with the right blend of comfort and rustic charm. Sellers are in the final stages of interior updates, with just minor finish work left to be completed- or you can finish out with your own custom touches. (See associated docs for a list of improvements.)The Shop: 1200 SF shop/garage is wired with 220, has a plethora of outlets and built -in shelving, and lots of space. Two wall heaters and a wood stove make for comfortable year-around workspace.The Property: Just 30 minutes from Lost Trail Ski Resort, located in the heart of hunting district 270- famous for its trophy mule deer, and bordering forest service. Rye Creek is also part of the Bitterroot's largest elk winter range. Most of the terrain is steep, but makes for good hiking out the back door. Wild life is clearly all around and its location is tucked into the canyon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darra Norgaard

Real Estate Brokers of Montana License #RRE-BRO-LIC-13011 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Co-Listed By

KIM BENNETT

Real Estate Brokers of Montana License #RRE-BRO-LIC-33451

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Boshea

Rise Realty Montana License #RRE-RBS-LIC-89612

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,735

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 8.6 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Log Cabin

Interior Spaces

  • 2,160 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13117725101030000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,735

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Directions: South thru Darby to Rye Creek. Approx 6 miles up to North Fork Rye Creek. Turn on to North Fork Rye Creek. Driveway will be on your Right in less than a mile.
  • Listing I D: 30043162
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.6
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 545055024
  • Co List Office Phone: 406-531-7791
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2160.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Hot Water, Radiant
  • 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: 374616.0
  • Parcel #: 13117725101030000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1735.08

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Todd I and Wilson Amanda J
Bought by
Borntreger Edward and Mullet Nettie
Seller's Agent
Darra Norgaard
Real Estate Brokers of Montana
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Boshea
Rise Realty Montana
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Total Days on Market
20
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-71.78%
Original Mortgage
$515,490
Outstanding Balance
$515,490
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$86,693

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Justin Bociek
Bought by
Wilson Todd I and Wilson Amanda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2011
Sold by
Federal Hm Ln Mtg Corp
Bought by
Bociek Justin and Bociek Katy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,570
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $93,750 First American Title
Grant Deed $93,750 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Servicelink
Grant Deed -- Servicelink
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $515,490 FHA
Previous Owner $75,000 Construction
Previous Owner $105,570 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $243 / 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 $1,610 $360,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,639 $360,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,076 $215,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,164 $215,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,097 $187,470 $0 $0
2019 $1,087 $187,470 $0 $0
2018 $1,033 $169,300 $0 $0
2017 $958 $169,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,183 $194,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,183 $194,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,178 $112,689 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30043162

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 13-1177-25-1-01-03-0000