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    8436 American Bar Rd, Helena, MT 59602

    2beds
    1,024sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2004
    1.04 Acres Lot
    $341,700 Zestimate®
    $604/sqft
    $33/mo HOA

    What's special

    Attached garageFully-furnished homeLopi wood stoveLvp flooringPartially covered patioWifi-controlled underground sprinkler systemQuartz countertops
    Unique, fully-furnished home w/attached garage on 1.04 acres bordering U.S. Forest Service land along the Missouri River at Upper Holter Lake—just upstream from Montana’s iconic Gates of the Mountains, where towering limestone cliffs rise above the river in one of the state’s most dramatic natural settings. Originally built in 2004 as a large garage/shop, the structure has been carefully converted over the past five years into a comfortable, energy-efficient 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) construction offers excellent insulation for year-round living and ease of maintenance. Inside, the open kitchen/dining/living features LVP flooring, quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, black stainless appliances, glass tile backsplash, and a Lopi wood stove. Two full-view glass garage doors open onto a partially covered patio, blending indoor and outdoor space for expanded living and great entertaining. Ceilings are 10’ throughout the home (12’ in garage). Heating is provided by a high-efficiency propane Rinai system, electric back-up, wood stove, and a buried 1000-gallon propane tank with piped connections for the BBQ and smoker. For added convenience, the property is equipped with wifi-controlled underground sprinkler system, Starlink internet, and the VZW cellular service has been excellent. The attached heated, insulated garage has a 10’ door, propane radiant overhead heat, and accommodates a 22’ pontoon boat w/trailer (also available for purchase). Private boat slip consists of 45’ of EZ Dock (5' wide x 20' walkway + 25' dock) with an additional 14’ ramp for a small fishing boat or jet ski. Beautifully furnished and ready to enjoy, with direct access to public lands, and one of Montana’s most historic river landscapes, in the heart of what anglers know as the “Land of the Giants” for its world-class trout fishing. Broker owned.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 02, 2026 at 08:26pm

    Listed by:

    Freda Wilkinson 406-431-5240,

    Big Sky Brokers, LLC

    Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30066076MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Propane, Space Heater, Wood Stove
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Propane Tank - Owned
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Residential, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: true
    • Waterfront features: Dock Access, Lake, River Front, Waterfront
    • Body of water: Missouri River/Upper Holter Lake
    Lot
    • Size: 1.04 Acres
    • Features: Front Yard, Sprinklers In Ground, Views
    Details
    • Parcel number: 05211112306190000
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Compressor, List Available

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Modern,Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2004

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Fishing, Lake
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Boat Dock, Boat Slip, See Remarks
    • Services included: Road Maintenance, See Remarks
    • HOA fee: $400 annually
    • HOA name: American Bar Landowner's Association
    Location
    • Region: Helena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $604/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $357,500
    • Annual tax amount: $2,707
    • Date on market: 2/28/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Gravel
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    Estimated market value

    $341,700

    $311,000 - $372,000

    $1,801/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    2/28/2026Listed for sale$619,000-4.8%$604/sqft
    Source: MRMLS #30066076 Report a problem
    11/19/2025Listing removed$650,000$635/sqft
    Source: MRMLS #30050069 Report a problem
    9/10/2025Price change$650,000-5.8%$635/sqft
    Source: MRMLS #30050069 Report a problem
    6/12/2025Price change$690,000-4.8%$674/sqft
    Source: MRMLS #30050069 Report a problem
    5/19/2025Listed for sale$725,000+314.3%$708/sqft
    Source: MRMLS #30050069 Report a problem
    8/28/2020Sold--
    Source: MRMLS #22011238 Report a problem
    7/30/2020Pending sale$175,000$171/sqft
    Source: Bill Bahny and Associates #22011238 Report a problem
    7/11/2019Listed for sale$175,000$171/sqft
    Source: Bill Bahny and Associates #21911522 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$2,767 +0.2%$357,500
    2023$2,762 +30.1%$357,500 +52.4%
    2022$2,122 +50.4%$234,600 +53.6%
    2021$1,412 +9%$152,718 +9%
    2020$1,295 -1.4%$140,070
    2019$1,314 -23.5%$140,070 -0.1%
    2018$1,718 +5.1%$140,264
    2017$1,634 +97.6%$140,264 +38.4%
    2016$827 -3.2%$101,361
    2015$855 -16.5%$101,361 +52.6%
    2014$1,023 +7.2%$66,430 +6.9%
    2013$954 +3%$62,169 +8%
    2012$927 $57,584
    2011-- --
    2010-- --
    2009-- --
    2008-- $57,864
    2007-- $57,864
    2006-- $57,864

    Find assessor info on the county website

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $3,354/mo
    Principal & interest
    $2913
    Property taxes
    $408
    HOA Fees
    $33

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