Backcountry Ranch | Madison River Valley, Montana | 121.75 Acres | Post & Beam Estate | Borders 10,000+ Acres of Accessible Land
Close enough to Bozeman for a dinner reservation. Far enough removed that the city ceases to exist entirely.
Backcountry Ranch is a commanding post and beam residence set upon 121.75 private acres, its western façade open to the full drama of the snowcapped Tobacco Root Mountain Range. Here, the landscape is not a backdrop — it is the defining architecture of daily life. The residence has been appointed for those who demand both refinement and authenticity. A gourmet kitchen outfitted with Ferguson appliances anchors the home's heart, while the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, spa-inspired bath with a custom shower, and a deep soaking tub. The great room, warmed by a wood-burning stove, flows into a dining room framed by views that rival any gallery. A second-floor office/loft commands sweeping western and northern panoramas across the Valley — a space designed for vision, in every sense of the word. For the craftsman, an extended two-car garage invites new pursuits. For the equestrian, the acreage presents a compelling canvas for a world-class horse facility. The adventurer will find this property uniquely positioned: directly bordering 600+ acres of state land, with an additional 10,000+ acres accessible via Bradley Creek Road — whether on horseback or by side-by-side.
The hunter need not venture far. Elk, antelope, and moose are resident on the parcel itself. Ten minutes by vehicle, the angler steps into the legendary Madison River — or launches a drift boat from the Warm Springs BLM Ramp. Fifteen minutes south lies the town of Ennis; thirty minutes along the river valley's winding corridor delivers you to Bozeman's Four Corners. This is Montana living without compromise. Previously under contract in March 2025, Backcountry Ranch has returned to market following the buyers' termination for personal financial reasons of a lease-to-own agreement. A rare second opportunity — and for the right Buyer, a defining one.
For sale
$1,495,000
44 Backcountry Ranch Rd, Norris, MT 59745
3beds
2,399sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2022
121.75 Acres Lot
$1,444,400 Zestimate®
$623/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Extended two-car garageDeep soaking tubPost and beam residence
- 10 days |
- 1,198 |
- 149 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
PollyAnna Snyder 406-600-2477,
Engel & Volkers - Bozeman,
Lisa Carruthers 406-595-2483,
Engel & Volkers - Ennis
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 409891Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Garage, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Burning Stove
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,399
- Total interior livable area: 2,399 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,399
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Partial,Pipe
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Farmland, Mountain(s), Rural, Southern Exposure, Valley
Lot
- Size: 121.75 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0015010613
- Zoning description: None/Unknown
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Lap Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2022
Details
- Builder name: Backcountry Carpentry
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norris
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $623/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,569,646
- Annual tax amount: $6,404
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,3rd Party Financing
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,444,400
$1.37M - $1.52M
$3,532/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-6%$623/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Sold | -- |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #398783 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2025 | Pending sale | $1,590,000$663/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Contingent | $1,590,000$663/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #398783 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,590,000+2.7%$663/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #398783 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2025 | Listing removed | $1,548,000$645/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Pending sale | $1,548,000$645/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Contingent | $1,548,000$645/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2024 | Price change | $1,548,000-0.1%$645/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,549,000$646/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2024 | Pending sale | $1,549,000$646/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Contingent | $1,549,000$646/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $1,549,000-8.6%$646/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2024 | Price change | $1,694,9000%$707/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $1,695,000-5.8%$707/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Price change | $1,799,900-1.9%$750/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2024 | Price change | $1,835,000-0.3%$765/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2024 | Price change | $1,840,000-0.3%$767/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Price change | $1,845,000-0.3%$769/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2024 | Price change | $1,850,000-7.4%$771/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Price change | $1,997,000-3.8%$832/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2024 | Price change | $2,075,000-1.2%$865/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2024 | Price change | $2,100,000-8.7%$875/sqft |
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| 12/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000$959/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #383069 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,225 +9.9% | $1,569,646 +37.4% |
| 2024 | $5,665 +12.5% | $1,142,671 +14% |
| 2023 | $5,036 +11697.3% | $1,002,131 +19480.5% |
| 2022 | $43 +26.6% | $5,118 +27.3% |
| 2021 | $34 -11.7% | $4,022 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $38 +2.4% | $3,728 |
| 2019 | $37 +7.7% | $3,728 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $35 -0.6% | $3,480 |
| 2017 | $35 -19.9% | $3,480 -20.4% |
| 2016 | $44 -0.5% | $4,372 |
| 2015 | $44 -35.4% | $4,372 -26.1% |
| 2014 | $68 | $5,919 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$8,221/mo
Principal & interest
$7710
Property taxes
$511
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 59745
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHarrison SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 12 mi
- NAHarrison 7-8Grades: 6-8Distance: 12 mi
- 4/10Harrison High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12 mi
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- Montana
- Madison County
- Norris
- 59745
- 44 Backcountry Ranch Rd




