*Additional living space with a 1,200 sq ft detached guest home on the property, complete with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
1805 River Ranch draws its name from the summer of 1805, when the Lewis & Clark Expedition worked its way up the Jefferson River corridor. In one of Lewis’s entries, he notes passing a “point of rock on the starboard side” before the party “encamped on a small island”—a quiet marker of how the ranches corridor carries the earliest chapters of the West. Today, that history is paired with a rare combination of live water, privacy, and a turnkey legacy ranch setting.
Set in the lower Jefferson River Valley near Three Forks, Montana, the ranch totals approximately 194± deeded acres with about 1.5 miles of live water (roughly 0.75 mile of Jefferson River frontage and an additional 0.75 mile along a parallel side channel). That water presence—paired with productive riparian cover—creates reliable fishing, a strong waterfowl and wildlife corridor, and a sense of seclusion that is hard to replicate this close to Bozeman.
A complete, controlled package: a legacy river property in two separate legal parcels, unencumbered by covenants, restrictions, or conservation easements—creating exceptional flexibility for future use and planning. High-quality, move-in-ready improvements with river frontage, a trout-stocked pond, and a riparian sanctuary with widening mountain views combine to deliver immediate enjoyment and day-one confidence.
With easy access to Three Forks, Bozeman, and nearby amenities, the property balances seclusion with convenience. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, equestrian base, or multi-generational holding, it offers enduring value in one of Southwest Montana’s most historically rich and naturally compelling river valleys available today on the market now.
Pending
$8,595,000
15 Meridian Rd, Three Forks, MT 59752
4beds
3,912sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$54,333/mo
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
194 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
River frontageTrout-stocked pondProductive riparian cover
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Bramlette 406-580-9569,
Fay Ranches
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 409638Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Solar, Stove, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,912
- Total interior livable area: 3,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,912
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Farmland, Lake, Mountain(s), Pond, River, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Pond,River,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond, River Front, River Access
Lot
- Size: 194 Acres
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Meadow, Pasture, Ranch
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Additional structures: Arena, Barn(s), Corral(s), Shed(s), Storage, Well House, Workshop, Gazebo
- Parcel number: 000J240057
- Zoning description: None/Unknown
- Special conditions: None
- Horse amenities: Arena, Corral(s), Hay Storage, Livestock Barn, Loafing Shed, Stock Pen(s), Tack Room
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Three Forks
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,017,023
- Annual tax amount: $4,872
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,3rd Party Financing
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $8,595,000$2,197/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #409638 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $8,595,000+2.4%$2,197/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #409633 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listing removed | $8,395,000$2,146/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #401284 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,395,000-13.9%$2,146/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #401284 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2024 | Listing removed | $9,750,000$2,492/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #391407 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $9,750,000-2%$2,492/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #391407 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2024 | Price change | $9,950,000-15.9%$2,543/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #391407 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $11,825,000+7.5%$3,023/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #391407 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2023 | Listing removed | $10,995,000$2,811/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #366801 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2022 | Price change | $10,995,000-13.8%$2,811/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #367449 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $12,750,000$3,259/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #366801 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,848 -21.5% | $1,017,023 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $6,175 | $928,249 |
| 2023 | $6,175 +16.6% | $928,249 +33.9% |
| 2022 | $5,297 -5% | $693,134 |
| 2021 | $5,574 +42.5% | $693,134 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $3,913 | $612,213 |
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Neighborhood: Wheatland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Three Forks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.1 mi
- 4/10Three Forks 7-8Grades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- 6/10Three Forks High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
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