Welcome to 44142 Buffalo Drive, where the waters of Flathead Lake follow you from room to room and become the backdrop to everyday life in this contemporary mountain home. With deeded Flathead Lake access approximately five minutes away, with a concrete boat launch ramp- you can do more than admire the view, you have the freedom to swim, boat and fully enjoy all the Flathead Lake life offers.
Set on 3.75 acres just above the west shore in Dayton, this 5,513-square-foot home was built to take full advantage of its remarkable setting. The scale is impressive, but the opportunity to experience the lake from within the home is what stays with you: soaring ceilings and windows, broad lake and mountain views, and generous spaces designed for gathering with room to relax.
The open floor plan flows from the kitchen and dining area to a great room that feels like it is part of the lake. New wide-plank flooring, warm elegant wood cabinetry, stone surfaces and a copper-colored metal roof give the home a grounded mountain home character without relying on rustic to mean Montana. The home boasts seven possible bedrooms and flexible living areas spreading across multiple levels.
The opportunity continues outside, where the new owner’s vision. Create native grass areas, a fire-pit gathering space or a simple low-maintenance landscape that keeps the attention where it naturally goes—to the lake. The lower half of the acreage the the east of Buffalo Rd, includes a mix of sloping and more flat sections that the right person can absolutely capitalize on.
The sale includes the construction of a new 24-by-28-foot shop to provide ample space for indoor boat parking, along with additional space for vehicles and all Montana-sized storage needs.
At fifteen minutes to amenities of Lakeside, and 75 minutes from Glacier National Park- it offers a quieter lake setting while keeping the broader Flathead within reach. Homes like this don’t blend in, do not wait. The home’s existing layout includes six bedrooms, with the septic system permitted for three-bedroom capacity. The three-bedroom designation applies to the septic permit and does not change the home’s existing layout. The property is served by a shared well. Septic and shared well documentation are available in the associated documents.
Active
Price cut: $50K (8/19)
$1,249,000
44142 Buffalo Rd, Dayton, MT 59914
6beds
5,513sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
3.75 Acres Lot
$1,201,200 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fire-pit gathering spaceNew wide-plank flooringNative grass areasWarm elegant wood cabinetryStone surfacesCopper-colored metal roofSoaring ceilings and windows
- 55 days
- 1,152
- 89
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jodie Needles 406-540-2980,
Kelly Right Real Estate of Montana LLC - Missoula
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30075497
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,513
- Total interior livable area: 5,513 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,203
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Boat, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: true
- Waterfront features: Lake, Navigable Water, Water Access
- Body of water: Flathead Lake
Lot
- Size: 3.75 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Gentle Sloping, Views
- Topography: Varied
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 15346715204080000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dayton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,613
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$1,201,200
$1.14M - $1.26M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$227/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+54.8%$236/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listing removed | $839,000$152/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $839,000-9.8%$152/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $930,000-7%$169/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $999,900-4.8%$181/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $1,050,000-4.1%$190/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000-8.4%$199/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listing removed | $1,195,000$217/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$217/sqft |
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Public tax history
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