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    $575,000

    8436 American Bar Rd, Helena, MT 59602

    2beds
    1,024sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2004
    1.04 Acres Lot
    $561,500 Zestimate®
    $562/sqft
    $33/mo HOA

    What's special

    Attached garageFully-furnished homeLopi wood stoveLvp flooringPartially covered patioWifi-controlled underground sprinkler systemQuartz countertops
    Unique, fully-furnished home w/attached garage on 1.04 acres bordering U.S. Forest Service land along the Missouri River at Upper Holter Lake—just upstream from Montana’s iconic Gates of the Mountains, where towering limestone cliffs rise above the river in one of the state’s most dramatic natural settings. Originally built in 2004 as a large garage/shop, the structure has been carefully converted over the past five years into a comfortable, energy-efficient 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) construction offers excellent insulation for year-round living and ease of maintenance. Inside, the open kitchen/dining/living features LVP flooring, quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, black stainless appliances, glass tile backsplash, and a Lopi wood stove. Two full-view glass garage doors open onto a partially covered patio, blending indoor and outdoor space for expanded living and great entertaining. Ceilings are 10’ throughout the home (12’ in garage). Heating is provided by a high-efficiency propane Rinai system, electric back-up, wood stove, and a buried 1000-gallon propane tank with piped connections for the BBQ and smoker. For added convenience, the property is equipped with wifi-controlled underground sprinkler system, Starlink internet, and the VZW cellular service has been excellent. The attached heated, insulated garage has a 10’ door, propane radiant overhead heat, and accommodates a 22’ pontoon boat w/trailer (also available for purchase). Private boat slip consists of 45’ of EZ Dock (5' wide x 20' walkway + 25' dock) with an additional 14’ ramp for a small fishing boat or jet ski. Beautifully furnished and ready to enjoy, with direct access to public lands, and one of Montana’s most historic river landscapes, in the heart of what anglers know as the “Land of the Giants” for its world-class trout fishing. Broker owned.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 22, 2026 at 10:33am

    Listed by:

    Freda Wilkinson 406-431-5240,

    Big Sky Brokers, LLC

    Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30066076MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Propane, Space Heater, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Propane Tank - Owned
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Residential, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: true
      • Waterfront features: Dock Access, Lake, River Front, Waterfront
      • Body of water: Missouri River/Upper Holter Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 1.04 Acres
      • Features: Front Yard, Sprinklers In Ground, Views
      Details
      • Parcel number: 05211112306190000
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Compressor, List Available

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Modern,Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2004

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Fishing, Lake
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Boat Dock, Boat Slip, See Remarks
      • Services included: Road Maintenance, See Remarks
      • HOA fee: $400 annually
      • HOA name: American Bar Landowner's Association
      Location
      • Region: Helena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $562/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $422,800
      • Annual tax amount: $2,707
      • Date on market: 2/28/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Gravel
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        Estimated market value

        $561,500

        $533,000 - $590,000

        $1,683/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/22/2026Price change$575,000-2.2%$562/sqft
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        3/6/2026Price change$588,000-5%$574/sqft
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        2/28/2026Listed for sale$619,000-4.8%$604/sqft
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        11/19/2025Listing removed$650,000$635/sqft
        Source: MRMLS #30050069 Report a problem
        9/10/2025Price change$650,000-5.8%$635/sqft
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        6/12/2025Price change$690,000-4.8%$674/sqft
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        5/19/2025Listed for sale$725,000+314.3%$708/sqft
        Source: MRMLS #30050069 Report a problem
        8/28/2020Sold--
        Source: MRMLS #22011238 Report a problem
        7/30/2020Pending sale$175,000$171/sqft
        Source: Bill Bahny and Associates #22011238 Report a problem
        7/11/2019Listed for sale$175,000$171/sqft
        Source: Bill Bahny and Associates #21911522 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,113 -23.6%$422,800 +18.3%
        2024$2,767 +0.2%$357,500
        2023$2,762 +30.1%$357,500 +52.4%
        2022$2,122 +50.4%$234,600 +53.6%
        2021$1,412 +9%$152,718 +9%
        2020$1,295 -1.4%$140,070
        2019$1,314 -23.5%$140,070 -0.1%
        2018$1,718 +5.1%$140,264
        2017$1,634 +97.6%$140,264 +38.4%
        2016$827 -3.2%$101,361
        2015$855 -16.5%$101,361 +52.6%
        2014$1,023 +7.2%$66,430 +6.9%
        2013$954 +3%$62,169 +8%
        2012$927 $57,584
        2011-- --
        2010-- --
        2009-- --
        2008-- $57,864
        2007-- $57,864
        2006-- $57,864

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $3,304/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2892
        Property taxes
        $379
        HOA Fees
        $33
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