Where History Meets Whimsy – A Homesteader’s Dream! Owner Financing Available!
Step into a storybook setting with this enchanting Montana homestead where timeless craftsmanship, rural charm, and modern comfort come together. This extraordinary property features two beautifully maintained homes, a self-contained apartment, a six-car shop, a historic barn, granary, and chicken coop—all in excellent condition and ready for your dreams.
Home #1: The Historic 1908 Farmhouse
The original 3-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse, built in 1908, is a lovingly preserved piece of local history. With bevel siding, a durable Met-Tile roof, and triple-strength windows, the home is both charming and energy-conscious. Step inside to admire the original maple hardwood floors, original trim, and some original fixtures—including a beautiful clawfoot tub. A fully finished basement offers a flexible space perfect for an office, guest room, or family hangout. With laundry, mechanical and it's own entrance to outside.
Home #2: Modern Comfort with Timeless Views
Built in 2001 on the same footprint as the original homestead cabin, the main home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, blending modern amenities with breathtaking views. The spacious kitchen features hickory cabinets, a gas range, and expansive windows looking out to the property and Mount Aeneas in the Swan Range. The open floor plan flows seamlessly into the living area—ideal for enjoying sunrises with your morning coffee.
The main floor includes two bedrooms and a full bath, while the fully finished basement hosts a large third bedroom with daylight windows that frame the Swan Mountain views right from bed. There's also a second bathroom and laundry hook-ups for added convenience.
Bonus Apartment with Stunning Views:
Above the main home is a newly finished upper-level apartment that offers privacy, functionality, and charm. This self-contained space includes a compact kitchen with an induction cooktop, a 3/4 bathroom, and elevated views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Designed for both comfort and efficiency, it features cozy Stiebel Eltron German wall heaters for winter warmth and a built-in attic fan system to help keep things cool in the summer. Whether used for guests, extended family, or potential rental income, this apartment is a true asset to the property.
The Property:
The expansive six-car shop offers ample space for vehicles, tools, and projects. The shop includes 240v power, a wood burning stove with two speed fan, LED lighting, extra attic insulation and insulated doors. An orchard with 11 trees, one cherry, two plum, two pear and 6 apple including two honey crisp and mature raspberry bushes. The historic barn & pigeon coop, granary, and chicken coop are all well-maintained and ready to support your homesteading lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a multigenerational living setup, or a fully functional farmstead, this property offers a rare and remarkable blend of history, functionality, and Montana beauty.
Active under contract
Price increase: $5K (6/23)
$1,495,000
1380 Lower Valley Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
7beds
4,695sqft
Est.:
Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Chicken coopStunning viewsBreathtaking viewsElevated viewsOpen floor planSwan mountain viewsHistoric barn
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 11:45pm
Listed by:
Ty Aric Heaton 406-499-8209,
Windermere Real Estate Whitefish
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30052165

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Additional Living Quarters
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,695 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,652
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Garden, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned
- Fencing: Cross Fenced,Perimeter,Wood,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Corners Marked, Garden, Meadow, Orchard(s), Pasture, Sprinklers In Ground, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Grain Storage, Poultry Coop, Workshop
- Parcel number: 07396635401800000
- Zoning: Agricultural
- Zoning description: SAG-5
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Multi-Level,Other,Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Other,Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kalispell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $318/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $460,612
- Annual tax amount: $1,186
- Date on market: 6/23/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Owner May Carry
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel
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