317 1st Ave, Saco, MT 59261

Charming 2-Level Home with a Partially Finished Basement: Move-in Ready! This single-family home in Saco, Montana offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. Located on the east edge of town is this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, home that was built in 1958. It has been lovingly cared for over the years and has undergone impressive updates. Updates include a kitchen remodel with soft-close cabinets and new countertops, light fixtures, interior paint on the main floor, new gutters (2024), metal roof on garage, flooring on the main level, custom window blinds, updated bathrooms including an added walk-in shower stall and elevated toilet in main floor bathroom, furnace (2006), water heater (2005), (2) new screen doors, privacy fence along west boundary, RO system, some plumbing/electrical updates over the years including the basement bathroom being replumbed (fall of 2023), and a sewer main dug from the house to the street. There is a total of 2,454+/- square feet, 1,254+/- on the main floor, and 1,200+/- in the partially finished basement. Through the east door, there is an entryway with a large coat closet, from the entryway you will enter the open living room and dining room. This is a large open room with big picture windows overlooking the front yard. The windows are a great source of natural light. The kitchen is located right off the dining room area, it has been tastefully remodeled with custom soft-close cabinets and countertops. At the entrance of the hallway, there is an office nook with built-in drawers, a great space for a computer and storing all your paperwork. From the hallway, you can access the primary bedroom, secondary bedroom, ¾ bathroom with walk-in shower stall and elevated toilet, and the laundry room/backdoor entrance. Both bedrooms have great, lighted closet spaces and there is an additional large linen closet in the hallway. The main floor laundry room is located conveniently between the two main floor bedrooms. Next to the washer, dryer, and back door there is a sink that is convenient for any extra cleaning or to wash up after working outside or in the garage. There is an additional side entrance on the west side of the house, you enter the upstairs landing and can access the kitchen, a walk-through pantry area, or basement stairway. Basement Space: Even More Versatility! In the 1,200+/- sqft partially finished basement you will find the third bedroom, a full bathroom, a large open room that could be used as a second living room area, and a utility/storage room with built-in storage shelves. This space has endless options for use, providing extra room for a home office, entertainment area, workout space, etc. The utility/laundry room is equipped with a forced-air furnace (new in 2005), a water heater new in 2005, RO system, an additional gas floor heater for emergencies, and an extra washing machine. There is also a walk-out door from the basement allowing you to access the basement directly from outside so that you can utilize it as an additional work space if need be. The house is equipped with natural gas heat and central air conditioning, so you can enjoy the perfect temperature inside, no matter the season. Corner Lot with Great Curb Appeal Out the east door, you will walk onto the 246+/- sqft composite deck. There are two great sitting areas off the north and south sides of the house. The north side of the house has a beautiful view of the neighboring field. This is a great spot for entertaining and enjoying those hot summer days/evenings. The 90 x 120 lot is tastefully landscaped with a nice lawn, bushes, shrubbery, and trees. On the northwest corner of the lot, you will find the three-stall, 24 x 32 heated and insulated garage with new metal roof. The garage is heated with natural gas by a ceiling heater and there are cupboards and shelving in place. In addition, there is a 5-foot wide lean-to the length of the garage that is used for cold storage. There is a standard garage door with an automatic opener as well as two standard manual garage doors. It provides a safe and secure space for your vehicle, and other equipment, with additional storage space. There is a double driveway leading to the garage that wraps around through the yard to the side garage stall. This allows for plenty of off-street parking. There is extra space behind the garage for parking vehicles, trailers, campers, etc. The two storage sheds behind the garage are not included in the sale of the property and will be moved prior to closing. Average utilities for the last 12 months were NWE: $55.64/month, City of Saco Gas, Sewer, and Water: Approximaley $150/month. 2023 Taxes were $795.93. Call us today to schedule a private showing of this beautiful home. Interactive Map and Virtual Tour available upon request. Centrally Located in Great Neighborhood The town of Saco is home to roughly 279 people according to the 2020 census. While visiting, you will feel a huge sense of community. Though the size of the town is not the largest, there are still plenty of things to do. You can head down to the local cafe to grab a bite to eat then, head over to the Old Brand Saloon to enjoy drinks and conversations, before you head home stop by Saco Pay-N-Save to grab some groceries for dinner and enjoy some of Roberts world-famous meat and snack sticks. Located just a little over 2 miles west of town is the Saco Dehy. They offer everything, auto maintenance and repairs, agriculture products and farm equipment, home supplies, simple house tools, plumbing supplies, paint, garden tools, and more. Anything you name, they have it, and if not, they are happy to order it in for you! They even have a lumber yard! One thing I cannot forget to mention is the communitys sense of school spirit. No matter the sporting event, the whole town, and surrounding communities are supporting the North Country Mavericks. Saco is located only 11+/- miles from Nelson Reservoir and Sleeping Buffalo. The Nelson Reservoir/Sleeping Buffalo area sees regular visitors from across the US because of the vast array of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and many other activities. Sleeping Buffalo has two commercial establishments, The Buffalo Saloon, a bar and local meeting place, and the Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs Resort which offers swimming, sauna, cabins, luxury suites, RV park, pontoon rentals, kayak rentals, icehouse rentals. The Charles M. Russel National Wildlife Refuge and thesought-after Missouri River Breaks are roughly 64+/- miles away and offers someof the best big game hunting and wildlife viewing in the United States. 28+/- Miles from the town of Malta, MT, the county seat of Phillips County. There youll find the Phillips County Hospital, a grocery store, the United States Post Office, grade school, middle school high school, churches, Amtrak train station, Phillips Country Regional Airport, Phillips County Museum, Golf Course, many retail shops, eateries, taverns, a local brewery, along with many other businesses amenities. Population of about 1,860 according to the 2020 census. 42+/- Miles from the town of Glasgow, MT, the county seat of Valley County. In Glasgow, youll find the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, two grocery stores, the United States Post Office, grade school, middle school high school, churches, Amtrak train station, Glasgow/Valley Country Airport with flights to Billings, MT with Cape Air, Valley County Pioneer, and Childrens Museums, many retail shops, eateries, taverns, local breweries, along with many other businesses amenities. Population of 3,202 according to the 2020 census.