Modern Homestead Opportunity in Helena – Finish to Your Vision
Welcome to 5730 Racehorse Loop—an extraordinary property offering the perfect blend of sustainable living, straw built infrastructure, and room for creative completion. Set on a thoughtfully developed 20 acre parcel, this property is ideal for buyers seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle with the freedom to personalize the final stages of their home.
Property Highlights:
Fully functioning well (350 ft deep, 10 GPM) with in-line pressure tank and two frost-free spigots
Installed and permitted septic system (1,500-gallon tank, approved for a 4-bedroom home)
Secure fencing and shelters for small livestock
Spacious fenced garden a& in-ground greenhouse (unfinished, ready for your touch)
Functional chicken coop & run, plus mature planted trees enhancing the landscape
Grain bin & cellar provide storage and agricultural functionality
Electrical service is live with a powered electrical box
10 minutes from local ski hill The Home – Designed for Efficiency and Character: Framed for 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this straw and timber frame residence is built on a fully insulated slab-on-grade foundation with radiant in-floor heat ready to be connected. Unique features like travertine knee walls, a partially finished grain bin room with stairs, and a dedicated cellar pantry (8x8x8 ft) offer both beauty and practicality.
Strawbale and cellulose insulation ensures sustainable temperature control, wrapped in lime stucco inside and out
Durable metal roofing for long-term protection
Plumbing 70% complete with copper lines and connection to septic in place; the well needs connection to the house
Electrical 75% complete, with underground 6 AWG power to house
Designed for propane boiler/water heater and wood stove (downstairs), with electric wall panels (upstairs)
Materials included in sale: wool insulation batts, boiler/water heater, pressure tank, breaker box, and more
Whether you’re looking to build a modern homestead or invest in a customizable residence with significant groundwork already done, 5730 Racehorse Loop is a rare opportunity to bring your vision to life.
Active
$370,000
5730 Racehorse Loop, Helena, MT 59602
3beds
2,805sqft
Est.:
Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
19.86 Acres Lot
$356,400 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
In-ground greenhouseLime stuccoSecure fencingElectric wall panelsCopper linesDurable metal roofingShelters for small livestock
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 10:30am
Listed by:
Anita Sherley 406-459-5250,
Sherley Real Estate,
Jay Sherley 406-449-1272,
Sherley Real Estate
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30046212

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant Floor
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,805 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 19.86 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Poultry Coop, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 05199406401350000
- Zoning description: 1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Multi-Level,Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Straw
- Foundation: Poured
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Helena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,184
- Annual tax amount: $1,559
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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