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ELKRIDGE 32 The Club at Spanish Peaks, 5 bd, 7 bath, on the golf course/ski in/ski out. Gorgeous views. $3,485,000

THE PINES CONDOMINIUM 4 bd, 4 bath, centrally located, huge views of the Spanish Peaks, model unit. $429,000

240 TROPHY BULL 3 bd + bunk room, 5 bath on 20 acres. Borders National Forest with top of the world views. $1,950,000

SNOWCREST 8512 Ski-in/ski-out, heart of the mountain village. 3 bd, 3.5 bath. $1,399,000

MOOSE RIDGE CONDO #59 To be built. Beautiful setting above Westfork Meadow, 3 bd, 5 bath, timber frame accents, $629,000 '(67,1$7,21 %,* 6.<

ELK WALLOW LODGE The Club at Spanish Peaks, 5bd, 4.5 bath, 4+ acres, outdoor fireplace & waterfall. $1,699,000

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GREATHORN K RANCH #3 Fabulous 20 acres located only minutes to Big Sky Town Center. Resident wildlife & gorgeous views. $649,000

SUMMIT HOTEL Ski-in/out hotel condo with up close views of Lone Peak. Private bedroom and bath plus dining, living, kitchen, fireplace sleeps 6. $244,900

ELEVATION 6000 3 bd, 2.5 bath end unit. Developer owned with easy walk to all the Town Center activity. Strong long or short term rental history . $659,000

795 KARST STAGE Only a short walk to the Gallatin River. 3 bd main house with separate guest home. 1.4 beautiful canyon acres and only minutes to Big Sky. $999,000

POWDER RIDGE CABIN 126 SKI-IN/SKI-OUT Fully furnished, 5 bd, 4 bath, outdoor hotub and massive mountain views. $895,000

3079 TWO MOONS Ideal Meadow Village location. Walk to shopping, restaurants and golf from this 3,400 sq. foot, 4 bd, 4 bath custom home. MOTIVATED SELLER $749,000 '(67,1$7,21 %,* 6.<

JOHN BAUCHMAN 406 570-1920 Gorgeous Antler Ridge home.

KAREN DAVIDS 406 580-5700 Park Condo on the Golf Course.

MARTHA JOHNSON 406 580-5891 Meadow Village Home w/ huge views.

KEVIN BUTLER 406 570-3890 Condo overlooking Meadow Village

SUZANNE SCHREINER 406 570-4935 Club at Spanish Peaks Cabin-Bank owned and priced to sell

MARTHA JOHNSON 406 580-5891 Cowboy Heaven Cabin on the slopes. Ski into your hot tub.

CRAIG SMIT 406 581-5751 Lone Peak Townhomes. Be in the center of all the activity.

KAREN DAVIDS 406 580-5700 Skycrest Condominiums with incredible views of the mountain.

MARTHA JOHNSON 406 580-5891 Cabin on Hebgen Lake with private Grayling Arm marina. Rare.

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J9EK@GJF @GE=- This inviting 1,513 +/- sf 3BR/2B home in family friendly Ramshorn View has an open floor plan, tongue & groove vaulted ceilings throughout, fireplace, wood flooring, welcoming porch, patio, & a 2 car garage. Seller financing! $299,500 MLS 165173

KLADDO9L=J )(*+ - Updated 1BR/ Loft/2B Stillwater condo has new cabinets, granite counter tops, and tile flooring in the kitchen and baths. This is a turn-key property with great views of the mountain creek in summer & Andesite ski runs in winter . $285,000 MLS 158391

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EGGK=<J9O ;9:AF - Stylish textures & reclaimed materials accent this 3938+/- sf custom 3BR/3.5B home on 19.8+/- ac in Buck Ridge Ranch. Featured in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Log Home Ideasâ&#x20AC;? magazine, this exquisitely decorated home views Lone Mountain & offers exclusive access to USFS lands. Shown by appointment. $1,495,000 MLS 185079

:=9N=J@=9< ;GF<G ),./ - This 2,010+/- sf 3 bedroom/3 bath Beaverhead condo in Mountain Village is spacious, comfortable, & has 1st rate access to the ski runs, restaurants, & shops. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a building elevator to this 2nd floor unit & a 2 car garage goes with each condo. Unfurnished. $560,000 MLS 186710

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