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.
Active
$619,000
8436 American Bar Rd, Helena, MT 59602
2beds
1,024sqft
Est.:
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
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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#: 30066076
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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
Estimated market value
$341,700
$311,000 - $372,000
$1,801/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,000-4.8%$604/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Listing removed | $650,000$635/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $650,000-5.8%$635/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $690,000-4.8%$674/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+314.3%$708/sqft |
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| 8/28/2020 | Sold | -- |
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| 7/30/2020 | Pending sale | $175,000$171/sqft |
Source: Bill Bahny and Associates #22011238 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $175,000$171/sqft |
Source: Bill Bahny and Associates #21911522 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,354/mo
Principal & interest
$2913
Property taxes
$408
HOA Fees
$33
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 59602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Warren SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 12.2 mi
- 5/10Helena Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 15.5 mi
- 7/10Helena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.5 mi





