Positioned along the western bank of the world-famous Missouri River, between the agricultural communities of
Toston and Townsend, Corps of Discovery Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of American history. Evidence suggests that on July 24, 1805, the Corps of Discovery camped on this very ground, part of a journey in search of a passage to the Pacific. Long before Lewis and Clark arrived, the river and its tributaries had
already served as vital hunting grounds and trading routes for the Blackfeet, Crow, Salish, and Shoshone.
Spanning approximately 2,357 acres, the ranch delivers over 6 miles of Missouri River frontage and 2.5 miles of private spring creek—a combination of history, water, and wildlife habitat unmatched in today’s Western land market. Elk, whitetail deer, pheasants, and waterfowl thrive across its riparian bottoms and sagebrush uplands, while the river itself holds brown trout, rainbow trout, walleye, and northern pike. The ranch is nestled between the Elkhorn and the Big Belt ranges, with Hollowtop Mountain and the Tobacco Root Mountains defining the
southern skyline.
The ranch is equipped with the practical infrastructure needed to support day-to-day operations, from working corrals, a calving barn and hay and equipment storage to a heated shop and office. The property also includes a main house, a bunkhouse, and two additional residences. It’s readymade to continue as a tremendous cow-calf operation--all while preserving a premier wildlife sanctuary.
Corps of Discovery Ranch offers its next owner the rare flexibility to shape a legacy on some of Montana’s most
storied ground. Come See for yourself!
For sale
$17,500,000
803 River Rd, Toston, MT 59643
4beds
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Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2,357 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Calving barnWorking corralsHay and equipment storageHeated shop and office
- 14 days
- 746
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kendall Van Dyk 406-690-1728,
Swan Land Company,
William Wood 406-522-7342,
Swan Land Company
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 414454Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level
Interior area
- Finished area above ground: 3,264
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond, River Front, River Access, Stream
Lot
- Size: 2,357 Acres
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Acreage, Farm, Meadow, Pasture, Ranch, Trees
- Residential vegetation: Crop(s), Grassed, Natural State, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Corral(s), Grain Storage, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Well House, Workshop
- Additional parcels included: 43149520101010000, 43149521202010000, 43149529101020000, 43149528302010000, 43149532101010000, 43149533101010000, 43139305201010000
- Parcel number: 43149529101010000
- Zoning description: None/Unknown
- Special conditions: None
- Horse amenities: Corral(s), Hay Storage, Livestock Barn, Stock Pen(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Phone Available, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Toston
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $454,827
- Annual tax amount: $8,467
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,Owner May Carry
- Ownership: Full
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $17,500,000 |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #414454 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,905 -35.5% | $454,827 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $2,954 | $434,123 |
| 2023 | $2,954 +19% | $434,123 +36.8% |
| 2022 | $2,483 +3.2% | $317,240 |
| 2021 | $2,407 +17.7% | $317,240 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $2,045 +1.2% | $286,153 |
| 2019 | $2,022 +1.7% | $286,153 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $1,988 -1.2% | $261,512 |
| 2017 | $2,013 +14.1% | $261,512 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $1,765 | $238,467 |
| 2015 | $1,765 +29% | $238,467 +97.1% |
| 2014 | $1,368 | $121,000 |
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