3906 Illinois Bench Rd, Stevensville, MT 59870

What are the three most important things in real estate? Location, location, and (in the Bitterroot Valley) irrigation! Conveniently located just 4 miles from the lovely town of Stevensville, situated on Illinois Bench with unparalleled views of the Bitterroot mountains, and reliable irrigation water provided by the Big Ditch. The ranch is midway between Missoula and Hamilton, 30 minutes to either, allowing for quick access to dining, shopping, and entertainment while providing a quiet, peaceful country setting to live in. The views are to die for, with a clear shot down Kootenai Canyon and the entire Bitterroot mountain range stretching as far as you can see. There are water rights enough for all 40 acres with a head gate on the property provided by BRID, flowing from the beginning of May until mid-Sept. There is also a developed spring that flows yearlong providing livestock water to stock tanks that split two fenced pastures. There are multiple outbuildings, including a 40'x70' barn with attached 16'x20' tack room, a 16'x80' loafing shed, and 20'x36' garage/shop. There is also a 60'x110' riding arena. The property is cross fenced with multiple hay fields/pastures. The home has been well kept and updated, with a new front deck and attached sunroom/greenhouse. There is a mature orchard with apples, pears, plums, cherry, and an apricot tree. There seems to be a discrepancy between the asking price and the zestimate. I am not sure what exactly goes into the zestimate model, but I do know that most rely heavily on the tax assessed value of the property. Montana allows for an agricultural reduction on property taxes which cuts your property tax liability by about 2/3 by reducing the tax assessed value. Come and see the place, I'm sure that you will like it!