$3,595,000
$400K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $20,022/month

Total Views 16,266
3 Beds
5 Baths
8,228 Sq Ft
$437 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 470.66 Acre Lot
  • Horse Stalls
  • River Front
  • Meadow

About This Home

Set on over 470 private acres in Canyon Creek, Montana, Phantom Spring Ranch captures the essence of Montana living, space, beauty, and craftsmanship shaped by the land itself. Designed and built by an artist, the 6,148-square-foot main residence reflects creativity in every detail, with vaulted ceilings, wide hallways made for displaying art, and windows framing panoramic views of rolling hills, aspen groves, and distant peaks. The property stretches across meadows, timber, and a creek bottom, with approximately three-quarters of a mile of Little Prickly Pear Creek winding through. Beaver ponds, a solar-fed pond, and historic water rights dating back to the late 1800s sustain a lush riparian habitat that draws moose, deer, eagles, beaver, and sandhill cranes. The lower meadows have supported grazing for 30-35 cow/calf pairs in summer months, with a history of small-scale hay production. Living Area includes both Main House & Caretaker Cabin! The main floor centers on an open kitchen with a granite farmhouse sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator, double ovens, and spacious pantry—a warm, inviting space framed by soft cream and wheat tones with blue cabinetry inspired by the Montana sky. A light-filled art studio doubles as a yoga or creative space, while wide hallways allow for gallery-style art display. The primary suite is designed for ease, featuring no-threshold transitions, a walk-in shower, and wheelchair-accessible doorways. Upstairs, a large guest room with dual queen beds and cozy sleeping alcoves overlooks the art room, a space as functional as it is imaginative. The lower level includes another bedroom, full bath, private living area, and abundant storage, offering flexibility for family or guests. From every level, natural light and landscape views shape the experience, creating a calming environment and connection to the outdoors. A 1,040-square-foot caretaker’s cabin provides comfortable accommodations with one bedroom, bath, and basement bunkroom, perfect for guests or onsite help. The two-story barn offers equipment storage, workshop space, and a loft above, while an open-air event shed near the firepit has hosted barbecues, art camps, and family gatherings. Phantom Spring Ranch is Montana at its best: spacious, private, and full of quiet beauty. Whether you’re managing livestock, exploring the outdoors, or simply soaking in the scenery, this ranch offers the freedom to live life on Montana time.

Listing Agent

Dawn Maddux

Engel & Volkers West Frontier License #BRO-31860 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Engel & Volkers West Frontier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,489

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 470.66 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts a pond
  • River Front
  • Sprinkler System
  • Meadow
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Log Cabin

Interior Spaces

  • 8,228 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horse Stalls
  • Corral

Utilities

  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Pasture

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0000026867

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,489

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

470.66 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Office
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4648.0
  • Living Area: 8228.0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
  • Other Structures: Corral(s), Guest House, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Septic Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Meadow, Pasture, Ranch
  • Lot Size Acres: 470.664
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20502123.84
  • Parcel #: 0000026867
  • Zoning Description: None/Unknown
  • Irrigation Water Rights: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7489.17
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Price Changed $3,595,000 -10.0% $437 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: Big Sky Country MLS

Source: Big Sky Country MLS

MLS Number: 406874

Big Sky Country MLS

APN: 05-2109-10-1-01-01-0000

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