Close your eyes and imagine the Montana you’ve always dreamed of-wide open skies, quiet mornings, and land that seems to stretch on forever. This is more than property-it’s a place of Montana’s soul.
Welcome to a rare opportunity in the breathtaking Bitterroot Valley near Darby. This 183 acre legacy ranch, offers endless views (post card views of the Como Peaks), original prime water rights, and a feeling you simply can’t recreate. Wake up to sunrises over open meadows and wind down with golden light settling behind the mountains. A place to build that dream home for your generations to come. With a restored historic homestead and outbuildings, there are places you buy… and there are places that become part of your story. This ranch was used for part of the filming of “Yellowstone”.
This is not just scenic land…it’s working Montana ground. Currently supporting cattle grazing, the ranch includes a dedicated ranch manager willing to stay on with his cattle. This remarkable ranch legacy property is more than land…it is 130 years (same family) of history, stewardship, and wide open freedom, preserved through generations who understood its rarity and refused to let it be lost to time. A dedicated conservation easement protects the integrity of the ranch for generations to come. This is an outdoor paradise where elk roam, eagles soar, and life slows down. Ranch offers a developed spring for stock water. Minutes from the Bitterroot River, Lake Como, and forest service lands in an area where thousands of acres have been protected from development. The utilities currently not connected to the home.
Active
$5,950,000
2519 Old Darby Rd, Darby, MT 59829
5beds
1,860sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1899
183 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$3,199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Restored historic homesteadSunrises over open meadowsWorking montana ground
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- 1,166 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Schallenberger 406-363-3717,
Rocky Mountain Realty of Hamilton, Inc.,
Jason Schallenberger 406-369-7999,
Rocky Mountain Realty of Hamilton, Inc.
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30067349
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 183 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 13127323301020000
- On leased land: Yes
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Farm
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Darby
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $183,711
- Annual tax amount: $1,491
- Date on market: 3/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Lease term: Seasonal
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,142/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,950,000$3,199/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $718 -16.4% | $183,711 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $859 | $162,012 |
| 2023 | -- | $162,012 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $848 -1.2% | $137,809 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $858 -4.9% | $141,746 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $903 -4.4% | $136,488 |
| 2019 | $944 +5.5% | $136,488 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $896 0% | $127,481 |
| 2017 | $896 +3.9% | $127,481 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $862 +5.8% | $123,221 |
| 2015 | $815 +19.4% | $123,221 +85.6% |
| 2014 | $683 +0.7% | $66,390 +0.2% |
| 2013 | $678 +18.6% | $66,262 +25.7% |
| 2012 | $571 | $52,733 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$33,312/mo
Principal & interest
$30684
Property taxes
$2628
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 59829
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Darby SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.2 mi
- NADarby 7-8Grades: 7-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 1/10Darby High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Montana
- Ravalli County
- Darby
- 59829
- 2519 Old Darby Rd

