Welcome to your peaceful West Fork retreat! This unique property is intentionally perched above the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, offers an earth sheltered two bed, one bath single level home sitting on 2.5 Acres. Earth-sheltered design employs the earth as a major component of a building's thermal control system. Upgrades include granite countertops and backsplash in the kitchen. Complete with new stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has freshly painted walls and a newly tiled bathtub, perfect after a long day on the river. This tranquil energy setting is only enhanced by the addition of a dry cabin with large doors opening up to the sounds and views of the river below. Built in 2020, complete with a deck and hardwood floors this bonus space is perfect for an music/art studio,workout room, guests quarters, and more. Just minutes from Painted Rocks Reservoir, hiking trails, prized hunting and some of the best fly fishing anywhere. The West fork is an outdoorsman's paradise. This gem of a property is ready for you. For Steinbeck it is Love, For John Dutton it is Freedom... What does your Montana escape feel like?
"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of those rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs."
Call Shayna (406)369-4187 or your real estate professional to scheduled your private showing
Active
$499,000
9147 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829
2beds
1,500sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
2.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Freshly painted wallsNewly tiled bathtubGranite countertops and backsplashNew stainless steel appliancesHardwood floors
- 224 days
- on Zillow |
- 832 |
- 40 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 23, 2025 at 06:57am
Listed by:
Shayna Leigh Rupp 406-369-4187,
Double Black Diamond Real Estate
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30031660

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: true
- Waterfront features: River Access, Water Access
- Body of water: Bitterroot River
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 13076615201050000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Darby
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,890
- Date on market: 9/14/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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