Water Views
Address
42 River Ridge Lane, Shelby, MT
Price
$ 785,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#411017
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Contingent
- CountyToole
- CityShelby
- AreaOther Counties/State
- NeighborhoodOther
- Zip59474
- Style
- Year Built1981
- Taxes$ 3819
- Price$ 785,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1824
- Lot Size30.45 Acres
Data Source:
Big Sky Country MLS (BSCMLS)
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a beautiful 30.45-acre horse property in the scenic Marias Valley just outside of Shelby, Montana, near the Canadian border. This area is known for its strong ranching roots, wide open spaces, horseback riding, hunting, agriculture, and true Northern Montana lifestyle. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain, river valley, and prairie views, this meticulously maintained hobby ranch offers the space, freedom, and functionality buyers are searching for. The 1,824 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and extensive mature landscaping that creates a private park like setting with room to relax and enjoy the quiet country lifestyle. The property is fully set up for horses, livestock, and everyday ranch use with a barn, shop, corrals, loafing sheds, arena, and fenced and cross fenced pastures. Whether you want to ride, train, run a few head of livestock, raise 4-H animals, or simply enjoy a turnkey Montana setup, this property is ready. Located in true Northern Montana ranch country, this property offers the rare combination of usable acreage, well-kept improvements, big sky views, and small-town convenience near Shelby. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, equestrian retreat, hobby ranch, recreational getaway, or peaceful Montana escape, this property delivers the Western lifestyle, privacy, and room to roam that are getting harder to find. Clean, functional, scenic, and well equipped, this is the kind of horse property that rarely comes available.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Listed $785,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard,Wood |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Electricity Available,Propane,Septic Available,Water Available |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| View | Farmland,Meadow,Mountain(s),Rural,River,Southern Exposure,Creek/Stream,Valley |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Additional Parcels Description | 0000311080 |
| County | Toole |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Other |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Arena,Barn(s),Corral(s),Poultry Coop,Shed(s),Storage,Workshop |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Contingent |
| Directions | From Marias Valley Rd, take Marias Acres Rd, then turn left on River Ridge Lane |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-07-31T00:02:17.030-00:00 |
| City | Shelby |
| Zoning Description | None/Unknown |
| MLS Area | Other Counties/State |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1326402 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3819 |
| MLS Area Minor | 12M - Other Montana Counties |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | Shelby |
| Legal Description | S28, T31 N, R02 W, PT SE4NW4 and S28, T31 N, R02 W, MARIAS VALLEY ACRES LOT 14 |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
|---|---|
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1824 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Garage,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Office |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Garden,Gravel Driveway,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Landscaping,Play Structure |
|---|---|
| Horses | Yes |
| Irrigation/Water Rights | Yes |
| Fencing | Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Perimeter,Pipe,Wrought Iron |
| Parking Features | Attached,Garage |
| Lot Features | Lawn,Landscaped,Sprinklers In Ground |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 30.45 |
| Building Area Total | 1824 |
| Lot Size Acres | 30.45 |
| Horse Amenities | Arena,Corral(s),Hay Storage,Livestock Barn,Loafing Shed,Stock Pen(s),Tack Room |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 59474
Price
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