$1,195,000
UNDER CONTRACT

966 Forest Service Rd Darby, MT 59829

Estimated payment $6,503/month

Total Views 401
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,668 Sq Ft
$716 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 61.78 Acre Lot
  • Water Access
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Tucked deep in the Montana wilderness and surrounded by National Forest on all sides, this one-of-a-kind 61.78-acre property offers the ultimate off-grid escape with stunning views of Painted Rocks Lake and the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Built in 2007, the main cabin spans 1,668 square feet and blends rustic Montana appeal with modern comfort. Inside, you'll find two spacious living rooms—one anchored by a grand stone fireplace, the other warmed by a wood-burning stove and featuring a built-in Murphy bed for guests. The open-concept kitchen includes granite countertops and connects to a dedicated dining space. Expansive windows throughout the cabin fill the space with natural light and showcase stunning views. A large covered deck offers an ideal space for morning coffee, grilling or simply taking in the stunning views. The main floor includes one bedroom and a full bath, while the lofted second bedroom provides privacy and its own bathroom. Thoughtfully designed and completely off-grid, the cabin is ideal for those seeking solitude, self-sufficiency, and a peaceful escape from the everyday.A separate garage includes comfortable guest quarters with a wood stove, kitchenette, and full bathroom—perfect for hosting friends or using as a studio or workspace. This property is remote, private, and immersed in nature, offering limitless recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, hunting, and simply unplugging. If you're looking for mountain solitude and breathtaking lake views, this is the kind of place that only comes along once in a lifetime.

Listing Agent

Dawn Maddux

Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Missoula License #RRE-BRO-LIC-31860 Listed on: 06/03/2025

Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Missoula

Co-Listing Agent

Jen Armstrong

Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Missoula License #RRE-RBS-LIC-118894

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,936

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 61.78 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Trees
  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,668 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Quarters
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Fire Pit
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Space Heater
  • Wall Furnace
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13076603301010000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,936

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Directions: Text or call Jen Armstrong at 406-550-3088 for directions to property.
  • Listing I D: 30051021
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 61.78
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Service Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: Blue Joint Creek & Painted Rocks Lake
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 545050496
  • Co List Office Phone: 406-926-3322
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Log Home
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Additional Living Quarters
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1668.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Feat.: Fire Pit, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Front Yard, Partial, Wood
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Views, Wooded
  • Topography: Sloping,Varied
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Lake, Water Access
  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Heating: Space Heater, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • 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: 2691136.8
  • Parcel #: 13076603301010000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1935.91

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $1,790 $432,725 $0 $0
2023 $1,829 $432,725 $0 $0
2022 $1,815 $396,425 $0 $0
2021 $1,964 $396,425 $0 $0
2020 $1,830 $330,907 $0 $0
2019 $1,814 $330,907 $0 $0
2018 $1,721 $299,694 $0 $0
2017 $1,502 $280,094 $0 $0
2016 $1,323 $231,274 $0 $0
2015 $1,323 $231,274 $0 $0
2014 $1,362 $161,186 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $716 / Sq Ft
Source: Montana Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Montana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 30051021

Montana Regional MLS

APN: 13-0766-03-3-01-01-0000