LITTLE BITTERROOT MOUNTAIN RETREAT Marion, Montana $1,600,000 28± Acres
INTRODUCTION Discover the opportunity to own 28.74± acres along the scenic Little Bitterroot River just outside Marion, Montana. This exceptional property combines mature timber, open meadows, river frontage, privacy, and room to expand, creating an ideal setting for a private Montana retreat, equestrian estate, year-round residence, or vacation rental. The main home was renovated in 2023, providing a comfortable and updated foundation for enjoying the property while offering potential for a Montana getaway or income-producing retreat. The acreage offers exceptional versatility, with wooded areas providing privacy and seclusion and open meadows offering space for horses, livestock, gardens, recreation, or future improvements. The Little Bitterroot River adds beauty and tranquility, creating a peaceful backdrop for outdoor living and recreation. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to develop a private horse property with ample room for a barn, corrals, pastures, riding areas, and other improvements tailored to their needs. Despite its private rural setting, the property is conveniently located 25± minutes from Kalispell, providing easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, schools, and other amenities. Glacier Park International Airport is also within convenient reach, making travel easy for owners and guests. Outdoor recreation is abundant throughout the Flathead Valley. Whitefish Mountain Resort is approximately an hour away, offering skiing and year-round mountain activities, while the surrounding region provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, hunting, skiing, and exploring Montana’s spectacular landscapes. With a renovated home, river frontage, mature timber, open meadows, expansive acreage, and room for future development, this 28.74± acre property offers a rare opportunity to create a private Montana legacy, versatile recreational retreat, or destination getaway with income potential.
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28± acres in two separate parcels 2,728± square foot home built in 1990 and recently updated 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Little Bitterroot River Creek frontage attracts wildlife to the property Room to build horse facilities 30’ X 40’ insulated shop with concrete floor Minutes to thousands of acres of public land for unlimited recreation 25± minutes from Kalispell, Montana 1.5± miles from Little Bitterroot Lake
Close to a region of lakes for fishing and recreation
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28± deeded acres
This exceptional Montana property offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy, and convenient access to the recreational and lifestyle amenities of the Flathead Valley. Located just 1.5± miles from Little Bitterroot Lake and approximately 25 minutes from Kalispell, the property provides an ideal setting for those seeking a peaceful Montana retreat without sacrificing proximity to town. The land features a beautiful mixture of open meadows, lush creek bottoms, and mature timber, creating a diverse landscape with both scenic character and excellent recreational potential. The meadows provide open space for horses, livestock, or future improvements, while the timbered areas offer privacy, shade, and a quintessential Montana setting. The lush creek bottoms enhance the property’s natural appeal and provide an attractive habitat for wildlife. For the equestrian enthusiast, the property offers room to develop horse facilities. Whether your vision is a private horse property, a family compound, a recreational retreat, or a Montana getaway, the land provides a versatile foundation for creating something truly special.
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SCENIC VISTAS Western Montana is a place where breathtaking scenery and outdoor adventure come together in an extraordinary setting. From rugged mountain peaks and forested valleys to clear alpine lakes and meandering streams, the landscape offers spectacular views in every direction and a sense of space that is increasingly difficult to find. The region is surrounded by the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, where dramatic peaks, expansive forests, and open valleys create an everchanging backdrop. Whether enjoying a quiet morning overlooking the mountains, exploring a nearby forest trail, or simply taking in the scenery, the natural beauty of Western Montana is always nearby.
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IMPROVEMENTS This inviting mountain retreat is a beautifully maintained rustic-modern home offering approximately 2,728 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Originally constructed in 1990, the home was completely renovated and updated in 2023, transforming the interior with an elegant rustic-modern aesthetic that complements its Montana mountain setting. The renovation was thoughtfully designed around maximizing the use and enjoyment of every square foot. The remodel focused on creating functional, comfortable spaces while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. The result is a home that offers generous areas for gathering and entertaining, while also providing quiet spaces for privacy, relaxation, reading, or working. The layout is especially well-suited for family living and larger gatherings. The spacious lower level provides an excellent setting for entertaining, socializing, and enjoying time with family and friends. The home’s thoughtful design allows everyone to spread out and find their own comfortable space. Whether hosting a large gathering downstairs, relaxing after a day of outdoor adventure, settling into a quiet corner 8
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with a book, or finding a peaceful place to work, the home offers flexibility for both connection and solitude. The elegant rustic-modern design blends natural warmth with contemporary updates, creating a comfortable and sophisticated mountain atmosphere. Wood accents, inviting living spaces, and thoughtful finishes complement Little Bitterroot Mountain Retreat | Marion, Montana
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the surrounding landscape while giving the home a fresh, updated feel. Every aspect of the renovation was approached with an emphasis on usability, comfort, privacy, and enjoyment. With four bedrooms, the home provides ample room for family and guests, while the versatile living areas accommodate everything from intimate evenings to large social gatherings. The design makes it easy to come together when you want to, while still providing plenty of space to retreat when you need a little quiet time. Adding to the property’s functionality is a substantial 30’ x 40’ insulated shop, offering valuable space for storing recreational toys, equipment, vehicles, and a small RV. The shop provides the storage and workspace that are especially desirable for a Montana property, keeping outdoor gear and recreational equipment protected, organized, and readily accessible. Well-maintained and completely renovated in 2023, this welcoming mountain retreat offers an exceptional combination of modern updates, rustic character, versatile living space, and practical amenities. It is a home designed around enjoying the Montana lifestyle, whether gathering with family and friends, entertaining downstairs, spending time outdoors, working from home, curling up with a good book, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of the mountains. 10
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RECREATION The area surrounding Marion, Montana, offers exceptional year-round recreation. Little Bitterroot Lake, just 1.5± miles away, offers fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, and summer water recreation. Nearby lakes, mountains, forests, and public lands offer hunting, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, camping, and mountain biking. Additional lakes and streams expand opportunities for fishing and outdoor adventure. Winter activities include ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and skiing at nearby Whitefish Mountain Resort. Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park provide even more opportunities for boating, hiking, camping, and exploration, making Western Montana a premier outdoor destination year-round.
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HUNTING | FISHING | WILDLIFE The area surrounding the retreat offers excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Little Bitterroot Lake is just 1.5± miles away and is known for fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. The surrounding lakes, streams, forests, and public lands provide additional opportunities for trout fishing, big-game hunting, and the pursuit of Montana wildlife.
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AREA HISTORY The Marion area is rooted in the rich history of Montana’s Flathead Valley. Originally home to the Kootenai and Salish peoples, the region later became a destination for homesteaders, ranchers, loggers, and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to its fertile valleys, forests, and abundant natural resources. The community of Marion developed as agriculture, timber, and transportation helped shape the region. Today, the area retains much of its rural Montana character, offering a quiet lifestyle surrounded by scenic landscapes, working lands, and year-round recreational opportunities. Photo taken nearby Ashley Lake
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NEARBY AT TR ACTION S & ACTIVITIES The Marion and greater Flathead Valley area offers an inviting blend of Montana culture, outdoor adventure, and year-round community activities. Ideally situated near some of Western Montana’s most sought-after recreational destinations, the property is within convenient reach of Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Flathead Lake, one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the western United States, provides exceptional opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying the surrounding mountain scenery. Whitefish Mountain Resort offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter along with hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor recreation throughout the year. Blacktail Mountain Ski Area provides another nearby destination for winter recreation and spectacular mountain and lake views. Beyond the area’s abundant outdoor recreation, Marion and the surrounding communities offer a strong connection to Montana’s small-town heritage and Western lifestyle. Throughout the year, residents and visitors can enjoy farmers markets, local festivals, rodeos, live music, art galleries, craft breweries, and community celebrations. Nearby Kalispell, Whitefish, and the surrounding mountain communities provide additional dining, shopping, cultural events, and entertainment. With a strong connection to Western Montana’s outdoor lifestyle and small-town heritage, the area offers plenty of opportunities to experience the region’s unique character and community spirit.
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LOCATION
GET TING THERE
Marion, Montana, is a peaceful rural community surrounded by the natural beauty of Northwest Montana. Nestled among forested mountains, open meadows, and pristine lakes, the area offers an authentic Montana lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to Kalispell for shopping, dining, healthcare, and services. Little Bitterroot Lake is just minutes away, while Flathead Lake, Whitefish, Glacier National Park, and Whitefish Mountain Resort are all within easy reach. Residents and visitors enjoy abundant opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, horseback riding, skiing, wildlife viewing, and countless other outdoor pursuits, making the region an exceptional place to live, recreate, and explore yearround.
From Kalispell, take U.S. Highway 2 west toward Marion. Continue approximately 22 miles to Marion and turn right onto Bitterroot Drive. Continue along Bitterroot Drive toward Little Bitterroot Lake, then follow the road toward the property. Continue approximately 1.5 miles beyond the lake area to Little Bitterroot Mountain Retreat.
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AIRPORT SERVICES Glacier Park International Airport near Kalispell provides convenient air service for the region and is approximately 25 minutes from the property. Direct flights are available to major cities and airline hubs, including Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, and New York, as well as additional seasonal destinations. This convenient access makes the Marion area an easy destination for both regional and national travel.
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MINER AL RIGHTS All mineral rights associated with the property will transfer to the buyer at closing. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and independent research regarding the property’s mineral rights, ownership, and any associated rights or restrictions.
CON SERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape. 20
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WATER RIGHTS The sale includes all water rights associated with the property, which will be transferred to the buyer at closing. The property is currently served by a domestic well, which provides water for the residence. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the water rights, well, and permitted uses.
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SUMMARY This exceptional Montana mountain retreat offers approximately 28± acres of beautiful meadows, lush creek bottoms, and mature timber just 1.5± miles from Little Bitterroot Lake and approximately 25 minutes from Kalispell. The 2,728± square foot modern-rustic home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a thoughtful design ideal for entertaining family and friends. A 30’ x 40’ insulated shop provides excellent storage for recreational equipment, toys, and a small RV. With room to develop horse facilities, abundant nearby fishing and hunting, and convenient access to Whitefish, Glacier National Park, and Flathead Lake, this property captures the essence of the Montana lifestyle.
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CONTACT PRICE $1,600,000
TERMS Cash Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
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Please contact John Anderson at (406) 750-0820 | janderson@ fayranches.com or Kimberly Lowry, ALC, at (406) 490-4323 | klowry@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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REL ATION SHIPS IN REAL ESTATE As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows: 1. SELLER AGENT A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to: Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller. A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. 2. BUYER AGENT (cont) A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to: Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. 3. DUAL AGENCY
If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property,
then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer. A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer
agent, except a dual agent: Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom t h e information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential. 4. STATUTORY BROKER A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to: Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. 5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a
buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction. 6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a
buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction. BUYER AGENT A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship
on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and
diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.
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