$444,000
$30K PRICE DROP

59 Ranchetts Ln Bigfork, MT 59911

Estimated payment $2,672/month

Total Views 7,841
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,658 Sq Ft
$268 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River Access
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Secluded Lot
  • Creston School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Rustic Retreat in Bigfork – Unique Home with NO Covenants, NO Zoning, large shop & Flathead River Access!Tucked among the trees in the sought-after Ranchetts Road community, this one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home was thoughtfully built around three original Forest Service cabins, blending history with cozy mountain charm. Sitting on just under an acre, this 1,500+ sq. ft. home offers warmth, character, and an open floor plan.For hobbyists and craftsmen, the FABULOUS 1,100+ sq. ft. shop is a dream come true! Complete with a wood stove, built-in workbenches, and a lean-to, this space is ideal for year-round projects.Step inside the home to a welcoming covered entry and sunroom-style front porch, leading to a spacious living area with vaulted ceilings. The open loft provides additional living space, while the main-floor primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet. The lower level offers ample storage, a wood stove & a workshop area in the unfinished basement.Enjoy Montana’s beauty year-round with a screened back porch, perfect for relaxing among the towering pines. Additional features include a half-bath laundry room, water softener, well pump house, shed, and wood storage.The best part? Direct Flathead River access! A boat launch, just down the road, allows you to enjoy fishing, kayaking, or boating within minutes of leaving your doorstep.Enjoy the ideal blend of privacy and accessibility in this one-of-a-kind Bigfork home!Call Stephanie Thompson 406-871-8805 or your real estate professional today! Video recording on premises.

Last Listed By

Stephanie Thompson

RE/MAX Glacier Country License #RRE-BRO-LIC-108911 Listed on: 03/13/2025

RE/MAX Glacier Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,308

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,658 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer Hookup
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Flathead River Ranchettes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Fridge (Kitchen), Washer, Dryer. See Member Remarks.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 07383504103050000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,308

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Directions: From MT Hwy 35 E turn onto Riverside Rd, turn right onto Ranchetts Ln, Property on the right, Sign on property
  • Listing I D: 30043122
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.909
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Flathead River
  • Exclusions: Fridge (Kitchen), Washer, Dryer. See Member Remarks.
  • Subdivision Name: Flathead River Ranchettes
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1658.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Storage, See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Secluded, See Remarks, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Level,Rolling,Varied
  • Waterfront Features: River Access, Water Access
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Boat, Circular Driveway, Heated Garage, RV Access/Parking, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39596.04
  • Parcel #: 07383504103050000
  • Zoning Description: NONE

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2307.6

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,217 $435,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,290 $435,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,163 $304,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,213 $304,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,951 $250,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,879 $250,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,771 $224,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,797 $224,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,631 $199,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,570 $199,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,454 $111,777 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $449,000 -5.3% $271 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $474,000 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $310,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30043122

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 07-3835-04-1-03-05-0000