Lot 1004 of 21.77 acres is attractive for its LOCATION adjoining the MISSOURI RIVER- and its SPACIOUSNESS and end-of-road SECLUSION!! Motivated seller dropped price to $499,900 then again to $487,000. Given that a single acre in nearby Gallatin Valley is commonly priced at $500K+ without river access this is an EXCEPTIONAL BUY. It may be SUBDIVDEABLE for regaining some purchase costs. It features a massive 4,536 sq ft metal-roofed, metal-sided, pole-barn shop for a new owner who may enjoy fabricating wood or metal products, or for storage of vehicle toys. PROPERTY IS NOW BEING OFFERED WITH OWNER FINANCING UNDER TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO SELLER (Realtors read Financial Comments). AS-IS and only the vehicles will be removed by the seller; OTHER REMNANTS ON THE PROPERTY WILL REMAIN. The present owner connected the electrical grid, parked their RV here and lived in it, plus created a solar powered water well 4 separated spigots. Seasonally, property welcomes a wide variety of songbirds, rabbits, wild turkeys, foxes, geese, and pheasants. etc. An uninhabitable dilapidated former dwelling consisting of 4 Bd, 1 Ba upstairs and 2 Bd, 1 Ba downstairs on a 55x 30 cinder block foundation exists. Owner puts NO VALUE on this because it could be mold ridden; pictures shown are merely to show what exists; however, a handy buyer may be able to rehabilitate it. Location is near the northwesternmost extreme of 18.5-square-mile Ponderosa Pines Ranch where it is a 5-minute hike across railroad right-of-way to a side-channel fishing spot opposite a large vegetated island of the Missouri River where locals say fishing can be phenomenal in the fall of a year; wildlife abound on this island. So, this may be especially attractive to a buyer who likes to fish/boat/raft, or just sit on the riverbank and watch the natural peacefulness of Canada geese, pelicans, ducks and osprey nesting on the island and observe the fly-over eagles that surveil them. To further add to the end-of-road privacy and mystique of the LOCATION is a deep, heavily vegetated natural seasonal stream channel on the northeast side of the acreage; to zoom in on this area use Google Earth coordinates on the big shop at 46.08783, -111.38907. The perimeter boundary is fenced for HORSES but needs some repairs. Elevation of only 4,000’ is 400 feet lower than the international airport in Belgrade, MT located less than 1 hr drive away, meaning winter snow accumulation is comparatively minimal.
Lot/land
Price cut: $12.9K (9/13)
$487,000
12430 Crystal Mountain Rd, Three Forks, MT 59752
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21.77Acres
Unimproved Land
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21.77 Acres Lot
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$-- HOA
What's special
End-of-road seclusionSolar powered water well
- 566 days |
- 241 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 08, 2025 at 02:25pm
Listed by:
Tony Novotny, P.L.S. 406-599-2359,
M.A.P.S., P.L.L.C.
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 392455Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Features
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Farmland, Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Pond, Rural, River, Southern Exposure, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Pond,River,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, River Front, River Access, Seasonal, Stream
Lot
- Size: 21.77 Acres
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: rbe168
- Zoning description: NONE - None/Unknown
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Ponderosa Pines
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Three Forks
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $193,524
- Annual tax amount: $1,305
- Date on market: 5/23/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 557 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Owner May Carry
- Ownership: Fractional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $487,000-2.6% |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #392455 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2024 | Price change | $499,900-12.9% |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #392455 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $573,700-0.2% |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #392455 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #379852 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+771.2% |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #379852 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,095 +2.6% | $193,524 |
| 2023 | $1,067 +16.8% | $193,524 +49.3% |
| 2022 | $913 -3.1% | $129,640 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: Ponderosa Pines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Three Forks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 15.2 mi
- 3/10Three Forks 7-8Grades: 6-8Distance: 15.2 mi
- 6/10Three Forks High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.2 mi
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