Rustic Retreat in Bigfork – Unique Home with NO Covenants, NO Zoning, large shop & Flathead River Access!
Tucked among the trees in the sought-after Ranchetts Road community, this one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home was thoughtfully built around three original Forest Service cabins, blending history with cozy mountain charm. Sitting on just under an acre, this 1,500+ sq. ft. home offers warmth, character, and an open floor plan.
For hobbyists and craftsmen, the FABULOUS 1,100+ sq. ft. shop is a dream come true! Complete with a wood stove, built-in workbenches, and a lean-to, this space is ideal for year-round projects.
Step inside the home to a welcoming covered entry and sunroom-style front porch, leading to a spacious living area with vaulted ceilings. The open loft provides additional living space, while the main-floor primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet. The lower level offers ample storage, a wood stove & a workshop area in the unfinished basement.
Enjoy Montana’s beauty year-round with a screened back porch, perfect for relaxing among the towering pines. Additional features include a half-bath laundry room, water softener, well pump house, shed, and wood storage.
The best part? Direct Flathead River access! A boat launch, just down the road, allows you to enjoy fishing, kayaking, or boating within minutes of leaving your doorstep.
Enjoy the ideal blend of privacy and accessibility in this one-of-a-kind Bigfork home!
Call Stephanie Thompson 406-871-8805 or your real estate professional today! Video recording on premises.
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$474,000
59 Ranchetts Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
3beds
1,658sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.91 Acres Lot
$452,300 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open floor planFlathead river accessLarge shopScreened back porchWalk-in closetVaulted ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2025 at 08:38am
Listed by:
Stephanie Thompson 406-871-8805,
RE/MAX Glacier Country
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30043122

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,658 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Boat, Circular Driveway, Heated Garage, RV Access/Parking, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Storage, See Remarks
- Waterfront features: River Access, Water Access
- Body of water: Flathead River
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Secluded, See Remarks, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling,Varied
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 07383504103050000
- Zoning: None
- Zoning description: NONE
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Flathead River Ranchettes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bigfork
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $435,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,307
- Date on market: 3/29/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Fridge (Kitchen), Washer, Dryer. See Member Remarks.
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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