Exceptional Swan River Home. .. Enjoy the scenery and sounds of the Swan River flowing by in this Remodeled 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms. This spacious 4,160 sf Rustic Craftsman Montana style Home offers many amenities including Furnishings. Owner suite is located on the main level, your guests will feel comfortable upstairs with a kitchenette, 3 bedrooms + additional ensuite, office and deck overlooking the river. There’s even a private retreat room/Man Cave or hobby room. The kitchen is fabulous with a ton of storage, large island, gas range & stone counters. Oversized 25x28 insulated garage with room for your large vehicles. Enjoy your morning coffee listening to the sounds of birds chirping, the sun rising over the Swan Range. You’ll see deer, foxes, and other wildlife. Deck offers a Full kitchen to enjoy Dinners with your company and an outdoor lifestyle. Jump in the river and float down for hours. Fly fish, BBQ, or enjoy the marshmallows at the campfire on the rivers edge. This is your Montana Paradise. Every day is a blessing…. .One woodburning fireplace and 3 gas stoves, Dual zone Forced heating and air conditioning. 1000 gallon propane tank. Heated floor & Toto heated toilet, jacuzzi tub, dual mirrors in master bath. Game room area. Outdoor kitchen, has full size gas stove, refrigerator, fryers, ice maker, sink, BBQ & more. Expansive decking and the views are engaging! Garden area, sprinkler system, Wood storage and so much more. This is truly a special place. Call Kristen Broughton at 406-212-6237 or your real estate professional
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$529Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kristen Broughton• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Bigfork
Bought with Stefan Lucas• Kelly Right Real Estate of Montana LLC - Kalispell
Remarks: Swan River living at its finest in this spacious home accented by a beautiful rock fireplace. Separate quarters on two levels will welcome and accommodate your quests and family. Three bedroom/four bath home plus two bonus sleeping rooms. The second floor has a master suite, den, study, laundry room and private deck. Relax and enjoy the river from the large covered deck or manicured lawn. Surface Water: Swan River
MRMLS #322129
Aug 9, 2013
Listed
$775,000
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1998
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,357 (+44.2%)
$722,500 + $1,457,900
$2,180,400
2024
$7,874 (+57.8%)
$722,500 + $1,457,900
$2,180,400
2023
$4,989 (−4.7%)
$270,500 + $1,176,300
$1,446,800
2022
$5,234 (−1.0%)
$243,450 + $706,950
$950,400
2021
$5,289
$234,450 + $531,250
$765,700
2020
$5,292 (+1.9%)
$234,450 + $531,250
$765,700
2019
$5,196 (+2.0%)
$243,450 + $459,050
$702,500
2018
$5,091 (−0.3%)
$243,450 + $459,050
$702,500
2017
$5,108 (+17.1%)
$234,900 + $431,700
$666,600
2016
$4,362 (+9.0%)
$234,900 + $431,700
$666,600
2015
$4,002 (+18.1%)
$225,900 + $360,030
$585,930
2014
$3,388
$210,000 + $366,970
$576,970
Tax history for 12068 Rippling Waters Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,357 (+44.2%)
$722,500 + $1,457,900
$2,180,400
2024
$7,874 (+57.8%)
$722,500 + $1,457,900
$2,180,400
2023
$4,989 (−4.7%)
$270,500 + $1,176,300
$1,446,800
2022
$5,234 (−1.0%)
$243,450 + $706,950
$950,400
2021
$5,289
$234,450 + $531,250
$765,700
2020
$5,292 (+1.9%)
$234,450 + $531,250
$765,700
2019
$5,196 (+2.0%)
$243,450 + $459,050
$702,500
2018
$5,091 (−0.3%)
$243,450 + $459,050
$702,500
2017
$5,108 (+17.1%)
$234,900 + $431,700
$666,600
2016
$4,362 (+9.0%)
$234,900 + $431,700
$666,600
2015
$4,002 (+18.1%)
$225,900 + $360,030
$585,930
2014
$3,388
$210,000 + $366,970
$576,970
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
3,783
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
15-3708-11-2-03-01-0000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, High Speed Internet
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Propane, Master Bedroom
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Access, Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Has Irrigation Water Rights
Irrigation Source: Well
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Views, Waterfront
Frontage Type: River, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Swan River
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size : 0.47
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Description: county
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,234.29
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Phone Available
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: District No. 38
Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 38
High School District: District No. 38
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 83 or 209 to S. Ferndale Dr. to Rippling Waters
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,783
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Lake County
APN: 15-3708-11-2-03-01-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: NorthwestMontanaAssociationOfRealtors
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