NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5977 Starlight Dr Florence, MT 59833

Estimated Value: $614,000 - $632,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,124 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 19, 2025

Current estimated payment $3,452/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Views of Trees
  • Deck
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Open Floorplan
  • Meadow

About This Home

As of September 2025

Well-maintained 3-bedroom home tucked away on 5 private acres with breathtaking panoramic Bitterroot Mountain views. Offering over 2,100 square feet of living space, this property features a covered concrete patio & a back deck with convenient access from the dining room. This house also exhibits large windows filling the home with natural light. The primary bedroom boasts a spacious walk-in closet & a private en-suite bathroom. In addition, the full daylight, walkout basement is completely finished & includes a large family room or flex space. Located just minutes from world-class hiking, fishing & outdoor recreation—or a short drive to Missoula—this home offers the perfect balance of privacy & convenience. With plenty of usable land & light restrictions, you have the freedom & space to create the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—whether it’s gardening, building, or simply enjoying the peace & quiet. This is a rare opportunity to own a slice of natural paradise & make it your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tara Zeiler

MontTerra License #RRE-BRO-LIC-10367 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nic Lundborg, GRI

RE/MAX All Stars License #RRE-RBS-LIC-46760

RE/MAX All Stars

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,621

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 5.01 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Meadow
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $46 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Mountain
  • Meadow
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,124 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13187020102160000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance, snow removal
  • Hidden Valley Ranches HOA
  • Moon Dance Acres Subdivision

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,621

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$46 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Directions: From Eastside Hwy, turn onto Hidden Valley Road - Right onto Hidden Valley Road S - Right onto Bitterroot Drive .7 miles - turn Left onto Starlight Dr - 2nd house on Right
  • Listing I D: 30054548
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.005
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Moon Dance Acres
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two, Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Finished, Walk-Up Access, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Purifier
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1032.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2124.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Rain Gutters, Storage, See Remarks, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Perimeter, Partial, Wood
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Meadow, Pasture, Secluded, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Level,Rolling,Sloping,Varied
  • View: Meadow, Mountain(s), Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Batts Insulation, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Patio, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Boat, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), See Remarks, Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Snow Removal
  • Association Fee: 550.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Hidden Valley Ranches HOA
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Zoning: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 218017.8
  • Parcel #: 13187020102160000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2620.79

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Kovatch Christopher David
Bought by
Mack Amy and High Kurt
Seller's Agent
Tara Zeiler
MontTerra
Buyer's Agent
Nic Lundborg, GRI
RE/MAX All Stars
List Price
$615,000
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$620,777

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.38%
Original Mortgage
$346,000
Outstanding Balance
$346,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$274,777

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Valeria Piercy
Bought by
Kovatch Christopher David
Seller's Agent
Ken McCarthy
ERA Lambros Real Estate Florence
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Ault
Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Missoula
List Price
$264,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mack Amy -- Fidelity National Title
Kovatch Christopher David $302,812 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mack Amy $346,000
Previous Owner Kovatch Christopher David $242,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold -- -- --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $615,000 +132.5% $290 / Sq Ft
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2017 03/08/17 Price Changed $264,500 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
03/08/2017 03/08/17 For Sale $264,500 +2.3% $125 / Sq Ft
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Off Market -- -- --
08/11/2016 08/11/16 Price Changed $258,500 -1.9% $122 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Price Changed $263,500 -1.4% $124 / Sq Ft
06/08/2016 06/08/16 Price Changed $267,300 -3.6% $126 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $277,200 +63.2% $131 / Sq Ft
06/14/2012 06/14/12 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2012 05/08/12 For Sale $169,900 -- $80 / 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
2025 $1,955 $538,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,567 $434,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,106 $434,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,961 $292,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,217 $292,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,141 $270,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,116 $270,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,856 $241,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,726 $241,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,651 $220,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,675 $220,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,445 $113,844 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tara Zeiler

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tara Zeiler

    MontTerra

    (406) 239-8272

    54 Total Sales

    Tara Zeiler
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  • Nic Lundborg, GRI

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nic Lundborg, GRI

    RE/MAX

    (406) 802-4149

    18 Total Sales

    Nic Lundborg, GRI
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  • Ken McCarthy

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ken McCarthy

    ERA Lambros Real Estate Florence

    (406) 396-0333

    39 Total Sales

    Ken McCarthy
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  • Crystal Ault

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Crystal Ault

    Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Missoula

    (406) 529-6264

    80 Total Sales

    Crystal Ault
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  • Jack Wade

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jack Wade

    ERA Lambros Real Estate Missoula

    (406) 240-3089

    75 Total Sales

    Jack Wade
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Alyssa Nolan

    Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Missoula

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Map

Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30054548

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 13-1870-20-1-02-16-0000

Montana Ravalli County Florence 59833

5977 Starlight Dr, Florence, MT

Not Listed for Sale

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