$409,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025
Last list price

8518 Backburn Dr Helena, MT 59602

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,210 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$338 Per Sq Ft

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • River Access
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

Move in ready cabin steps away from Holter Lake, Montana! Fully furnished and ready to enjoy - today. The cabin has two formal bedrooms both with closets, a fully stocked kitchen, living room and dining all on the main level and a large loft upstairs with two twin beds, a couch and TV area (great for kids/guests!). This home also provides a brand new washer/dryer and a wood burning fireplace. As well as a heat pump that provides AC on those hot Summer days after being out on the Lake. This property has 2 acres, ample trees, and a large detached garage that has a workman's bench station room and an extra bedroom or overflow guests. This is a must see property, please call listing agent for more information. Access to subdivision boat ramp, and on one of the prettiest lakes around!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Bradley

Keller Williams Montana Realty License #RBS-24802 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Keller Williams Montana Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Thompson

Venture West Realty License #BRO-94797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,389

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Dirt Road
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Zoning described as CALL - Call Listing Agent for Details

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond
  • Woods
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,210 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include road maintenance
  • Minor Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Some seller belongings
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0000020990

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,389

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Wood Burning Stove, Window Treatments
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1210.0
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Living Area: 1210.0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, River Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • View: Lake, Pond, Southern Exposure, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Exclusions: Some seller belongings
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway, Landscaping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Security: Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Wood
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Water
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0
  • Parcel #: 0000020990
  • Zoning Description: CALL - Call Listing Agent for Details

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3388.56
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Bradley David and Bradley Katherine
Bought by
Jensen Todd and Jensen Julie
Seller's Agent
Kate Bradley
Keller Williams Montana Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Thompson
Venture West Realty
List Price
$489,900
Views
181
Current Estimated Value
$402,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.54%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2020
Closed on
May 28, 2020
Sold by
Meier Dingman Cynthia A
Bought by
Bradley David and Bradley Katherione
Seller's Agent
Greg Bahny
Bahny Realty
Buyer's Agent
Not Member
the MLS
List Price
$274,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2016
Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Sather Mylo E
Bought by
Dingman Gary A and Meier Dingman Cynthia A
Seller's Agent
Greg Bahny
Bahny Realty
Buyer's Agent
Greg Bahny
Bahny Realty
List Price
$279,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$206,400
Interest Rate
3.71%
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
Warranty Deed -- Flying S Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed -- Helena Abstract And Title Co
Warranty Deed -- Helena Abstract & Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $212,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $409,000 -4.7% $338 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $429,000 -6.5% $355 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $459,000 -1.3% $379 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Price Changed $465,000 -3.1% $384 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $479,900 -2.0% $397 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $489,900 +78.2% $405 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
04/26/2020 04/26/20 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2020 04/17/20 For Sale $274,900 -1.5% $227 / Sq Ft
05/13/2016 05/13/16 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/26/2016 03/26/16 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2016 02/04/16 For Sale $279,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Big Sky Country 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 $1,812 $410,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,866 $360,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,258 $360,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,412 $201,770 $0 $0
2021 $1,865 $201,770 $0 $0
2020 $2,224 $196,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,242 $196,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,386 $210,810 $0 $0
2017 $1,739 $210,810 $0 $0
2016 $1,762 $170,779 $0 $0
2015 $1,440 $170,779 $0 $0
2014 -- $108,014 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Big Sky Country MLS

MLS Number: 400963

Big Sky Country MLS

APN: 05-2111-11-1-05-05-0000