Looking for the perfect piece of property to dig some Montana family roots into? Then you have to see this 20 acre spot with a 4 bed (3 non-conforming), 2.5 bath off the grid log home. Perfectly situated between Helena and Butte, this property is ready to welcome you for some off the grid rest and relaxation. Are you interested in hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, or just exploring the mountains? This would be the ideal base camp for all your outdoor exploring. The log home is equipped with both solar and propane energy along with a Generac generator. With 2300 square feet of space, you will have plenty of room to bring family and friends along for the ride. Call Missy Sampson at 406-461-7217, or your real estate professional.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
19.99 acresLot Size
$170Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Missy Sampson• MT Ranch and Home Real Estate
Bought with Missy Sampson• Keller Williams Capital Realty
Remarks: Want to live off the grid?? This is the place. Comes complete with indoor plumbing, hot shower, hot bath, well, septic system, very unique offering at a great price. Appraised at $230,000 july 2014. Sellers motivated.
Public Records
Sep 6, 2006
Sold
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Public Records
Sep 27, 2005
Sold
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Public Records
Sep 29, 2004
Sold
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Public Records
Feb 3, 1989
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,801 (−15.8%)
$104,342 + $288,158
$392,500
2024
$2,138 (+3.9%)
$104,342 + $288,158
$392,500
2023
$2,058 (+27.0%)
$79,225 + $225,375
$304,600
2022
$1,620 (+7.3%)
$79,225 + $222,775
$302,000
2021
$1,510 (−1.9%)
$45,864 + $151,436
$197,300
2020
$1,540 (+2.7%)
$45,864 + $151,436
$197,300
2019
$1,499 (+17.4%)
$32,260 + $171,540
$203,800
2018
$1,276 (+1.6%)
$32,260 + $171,540
$203,800
2017
$1,256 (+27.0%)
$40,732 + $135,520
$176,252
2016
$989 (−4.8%)
$40,732 + $135,520
$176,252
2015
$1,039 (−8.2%)
$24,289 + $115,490
$139,779
2014
$1,132
$24,289 + $115,490
$139,779
Tax history for 161 Boulder Chief Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,801 (−15.8%)
$104,342 + $288,158
$392,500
2024
$2,138 (+3.9%)
$104,342 + $288,158
$392,500
2023
$2,058 (+27.0%)
$79,225 + $225,375
$304,600
2022
$1,620 (+7.3%)
$79,225 + $222,775
$302,000
2021
$1,510 (−1.9%)
$45,864 + $151,436
$197,300
2020
$1,540 (+2.7%)
$45,864 + $151,436
$197,300
2019
$1,499 (+17.4%)
$32,260 + $171,540
$203,800
2018
$1,276 (+1.6%)
$32,260 + $171,540
$203,800
2017
$1,256 (+27.0%)
$40,732 + $135,520
$176,252
2016
$989 (−4.8%)
$40,732 + $135,520
$176,252
2015
$1,039 (−8.2%)
$24,289 + $115,490
$139,779
2014
$1,132
$24,289 + $115,490
$139,779
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
19.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
51-1489-04-1-01-20-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wood
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Irrigation Source: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Few Trees
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size : 19.99
Lot Size Dimensions: 19.99
Lot Size Area: 19.99
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 19.99
Zoning Description: county
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,510.15
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: District No. 5
Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 5
High School District: District No. 5
Location Information
Directions: Take exit 156 to Basin, before the town of Basin you will turn right onto Cataract Creek Road. You will proceed approximately 1 mile, the bridge crosses the creek, there is a fork, go to the right. Continue to the second left, it is angled. There is a sign but hard to see, it has Boulder Chief Road on it. You will stay on this road until you come to the log home on the left, this is approximately another mile. I have signs at Cataract, first right, Boulder Chief and the house!
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 19.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: 51-1489-04-1-01-20-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
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Basin School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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