2197 W Tower RD Saltese, MT 59867
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,100 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,142
MLS Listing ID 30072703
Style Log Home
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Total Fin. Sqft 2100
Year Built 2016
Annual Tax Amount $2,470
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 197.000 Acres
Acres 197.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The heart of the ranch is a beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath lodge with a spacious loft, thoughtfully crafted to combine rustic Montana character with modern comfort. Inviting living spaces, contemporary amenities, and an efficient off-grid design create a warm and peaceful basecamp for year-round living, private retreats, or guest hospitality.
Built for both work and play, the property features an impressive collection of improvements, including a 25' x 70' shop, a 30' x 60' seven-stall horse barn, and a 35' x 80' equipment shed, offering abundant space for horses, equipment, vehicles, recreational gear, hobbies, or business operations. The ranch is fully equipped for off-grid living with solar power, generators, 300 gallons of propane and a 2,000-gallon creek-fed water cistern, providing reliable functionality in a spectacular remote setting.
Spanning four mining claims, the property includes valuable mineral rights and water rights, adding long-term value and versatility. The land itself is rich with natural beauty and abundant resources, featuring vast timbered ridges, lush creek bottoms, spectacular mountain views, diverse wildlife habitat, and the kind of scale, freedom, and privacy that defines the Montana lifestyle. For the outdoor enthusiast or recreation entrepreneur, Big Sky Ridge Ranch is extraordinary. The property offers direct access to hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback and snowmobiling trails, including access to the renowned Hiawatha Trail. The Ranch is also positioned near Lookout Pass a renowned ski resort, and surrounded by Lolo National Forest, and extensive public lands. The offering is further enhanced by approximately 45,000 acres of permitted National Forest operating area, two authorized seasonal forest camps, and 305 licensed use days supporting hunting and recreational outfitting opportunities. Wildlife commonly found in the area includes elk, deer, moose, black bear, mountain lion, turkey, upland birds, and other native species, making this a true haven for those who live for the outdoors.
Whether your vision is a private mountain getaway, legacy estate, hunting lodge, equestrian retreat, recreation basecamp, or full-scale outfitting business, Big Sky Ridge Ranch delivers a rare combination of comfort, infrastructure, access, and income-producing potential.
Big sky Ridge Ranch isn't just a property. It's a lifestyle, an adventure and rare opportunity to own a piece of the American West.
Location
State MT
County Mineral
Zoning None
Body of Water Unnamed
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Interior Features Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Wood Stove
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Fuel Tank(s)
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Storage, Propane Tank - Owned, Propane Tank - Leased
Parking Features Additional Parking
Utilities Available High Speed Internet Available, Propane
Waterfront Description Creek,Waterfront
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Cistern,See Remarks
View Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Topography Sloping
Street Surface Gravel
Porch Covered, Deck
Road Frontage Service Road
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Rock Outcropping, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Entry Level One and One Half
Foundation Poured
Sewer Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Cistern, See Remarks
Architectural Style Log Home
Level or Stories One and One Half
Additional Building Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop
Structure Type Log
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 54297033101030000
Security Features Security System Owned,Smoke Detector(s),Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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