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  • $487,000

    12430 Crystal Mountain Rd, Three Forks, MT 59752

    --beds
    --baths
    21.77Acres
    Unimproved Land
    Built in ----
    21.77 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    End-of-road seclusionSolar powered water well
    Lot 1004 of 21.77 acres is attractive for its LOCATION adjoining the MISSOURI RIVER- and its SPACIOUSNESS and end-of-road SECLUSION!! Motivated seller dropped price to $499,900 then again to $487,000. Given that a single acre in nearby Gallatin Valley is commonly priced at $500K+ without river access this is an EXCEPTIONAL BUY. It may be SUBDIVDEABLE for regaining some purchase costs. It features a massive 4,536 sq ft metal-roofed, metal-sided, pole-barn shop for a new owner who may enjoy fabricating wood or metal products, or for storage of vehicle toys. PROPERTY IS NOW BEING OFFERED WITH OWNER FINANCING UNDER TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO SELLER (Realtors read Financial Comments). AS-IS and only the vehicles will be removed by the seller; OTHER REMNANTS ON THE PROPERTY WILL REMAIN. The present owner connected the electrical grid, parked their RV here and lived in it, plus created a solar powered water well 4 separated spigots. Seasonally, property welcomes a wide variety of songbirds, rabbits, wild turkeys, foxes, geese, and pheasants. etc. An uninhabitable dilapidated former dwelling consisting of 4 Bd, 1 Ba upstairs and 2 Bd, 1 Ba downstairs on a 55x 30 cinder block foundation exists. Owner puts NO VALUE on this because it could be mold ridden; pictures shown are merely to show what exists; however, a handy buyer may be able to rehabilitate it. Location is near the northwesternmost extreme of 18.5-square-mile Ponderosa Pines Ranch where it is a 5-minute hike across railroad right-of-way to a side-channel fishing spot opposite a large vegetated island of the Missouri River where locals say fishing can be phenomenal in the fall of a year; wildlife abound on this island. So, this may be especially attractive to a buyer who likes to fish/boat/raft, or just sit on the riverbank and watch the natural peacefulness of Canada geese, pelicans, ducks and osprey nesting on the island and observe the fly-over eagles that surveil them. To further add to the end-of-road privacy and mystique of the LOCATION is a deep, heavily vegetated natural seasonal stream channel on the northeast side of the acreage; to zoom in on this area use Google Earth coordinates on the big shop at 46.08783, -111.38907. The perimeter boundary is fenced for HORSES but needs some repairs. Elevation of only 4,000’ is 400 feet lower than the international airport in Belgrade, MT located less than 1 hr drive away, meaning winter snow accumulation is comparatively minimal.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 09, 2026 at 08:11am

    Listed by:

    Tony Novotny, P.L.S. 406-599-2359,

    M.A.P.S., P.L.L.C.

    Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 392455Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Interior area
      • Finished area above ground: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Fencing: Barbed Wire,Perimeter
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Farmland, Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Pond, Rural, River, Southern Exposure, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake,Pond,River,Creek/Stream
      • Waterfront features: Creek, River Front, River Access, Seasonal, Stream
      Lot
      • Size: 21.77 Acres
      • Features: Level
      • Topography: Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
      • Parcel number: rbe168
      • Zoning description: NONE - None/Unknown
      • Special conditions: None

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Available
      Green energy
      • Energy generation: Solar

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Park
      • Subdivision: Ponderosa Pines
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Three Forks

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $269,640
      • Annual tax amount: $1,305
      • Date on market: 5/23/2024
      • Cumulative days on market: 690 days
      • Listing terms: Owner May Carry
      • Ownership: Fractional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        9/13/2025Price change$487,000-2.6%
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #392455 Report a problem
        12/15/2024Price change$499,900-12.9%
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #392455 Report a problem
        5/23/2024Listed for sale$573,700-0.2%
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #392455 Report a problem
        9/15/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #379852 Report a problem
        4/12/2023Listed for sale$575,000+771.2%
        Source: Big Sky Country MLS #379852 Report a problem
        4/12/2018Listing removed$66,000
        Source: CENTURY 21 Shea Realty #314350 Report a problem
        3/31/2018Listed for sale$66,000-63.3%
        Source: CENTURY 21 Shea Realty #314350 Report a problem
        3/30/2018Sold--
        Source: MRMLS #4180367 Report a problem
        12/20/2017Listing removed$180,000
        Source: Windermere Bozeman-Downtown #300585 Report a problem
        9/14/2017Price change$180,000-2.7%
        Source: Windermere Bozeman-Downtown #300585 Report a problem
        8/22/2017Price change$185,000-2.1%
        Source: Windermere Bozeman-Downtown #300585 Report a problem
        8/4/2017Price change$189,000-5%
        Source: Windermere Bozeman-Downtown #300585 Report a problem
        7/6/2017Price change$199,000-4.8%
        Source: Windermere Bozeman-Downtown #300585 Report a problem
        6/22/2017Price change$209,000-16.4%
        Source: Bozeman #218711 Report a problem
        5/26/2017Price change$250,000-3.8%
        Source: Bozeman #218711 Report a problem
        5/1/2017Price change$260,000-6.8%
        Source: Bozeman #218711 Report a problem
        2/21/2017Listed for sale$279,000
        Source: Keller Williams Montana Realty #218711 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$931 -15%$269,640 +39.3%
        2024$1,095 +2.6%$193,524
        2023$1,067 +16.8%$193,524 +49.3%
        2022$913 -3.1%$129,640
        2021$942 +25.1%$129,640 +4%
        2020$754 -10%$124,610
        2019$838 -9.4%$124,610 +15.4%
        2018$924 +9.6%$108,001 -46.3%
        2017$844 -4.5%$201,000 -1.8%
        2016$883 $204,695
        2015$883 -41.3%$204,695 +132.7%
        2014$1,505 +64%$87,980 +0.5%
        2013$918 +52.2%$87,504 +62.6%
        2012$603 $53,821
        2011-- --
        2010-- --
        2009-- --
        2008-- $60,870
        2007-- $60,870
        2006-- $60,870
        2005-- $60,870
        2004-- $60,870
        2003-- $60,870 -0.1%
        2002-- $60,928 -8.4%
        2000-- $66,548

        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Ponderosa Pines

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