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  • $1,495,000

    44 Backcountry Ranch Rd, Norris, MT 59745

    3beds
    2,399sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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    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
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        Estimated market value

        $1,444,400

        $1.37M - $1.52M

        $3,532/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/7/2026Listed for sale$1,495,000-6%$623/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #409891 Report a problem
        3/3/2025Sold--
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #398783 Report a problem
        1/31/2025Pending sale$1,590,000$663/sqft
        Source: NextHome #398783 Report a problem
        1/30/2025Contingent$1,590,000$663/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #398783 Report a problem
        1/7/2025Listed for sale$1,590,000+2.7%$663/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #398783 Report a problem
        1/7/2025Listing removed$1,548,000$645/sqft
        Source: NextHome #388633 Report a problem
        12/18/2024Pending sale$1,548,000$645/sqft
        Source: NextHome #388633 Report a problem
        12/18/2024Contingent$1,548,000$645/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        11/14/2024Price change$1,548,000-0.1%$645/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        10/28/2024Listed for sale$1,549,000$646/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        10/7/2024Pending sale$1,549,000$646/sqft
        Source: NextHome #388633 Report a problem
        10/7/2024Contingent$1,549,000$646/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        9/23/2024Price change$1,549,000-8.6%$646/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        7/27/2024Price change$1,694,9000%$707/sqft
        Source: MRMLS #30018310 Report a problem
        7/10/2024Price change$1,695,000-5.8%$707/sqft
        Source: MRMLS #30018310 Report a problem
        6/20/2024Price change$1,799,900-1.9%$750/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        6/14/2024Price change$1,835,000-0.3%$765/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        6/6/2024Price change$1,840,000-0.3%$767/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        5/23/2024Price change$1,845,000-0.3%$769/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        4/29/2024Price change$1,850,000-7.4%$771/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        4/2/2024Price change$1,997,000-3.8%$832/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        3/26/2024Price change$2,075,000-1.2%$865/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        2/7/2024Price change$2,100,000-8.7%$875/sqft
        Source: MRMLS #30018310 Report a problem
        12/19/2023Listed for sale$2,300,000$959/sqft
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #388633 Report a problem
        12/18/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #383069 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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