Positioned in the quiet hills of Trail Creek between Bozeman and Livingston, this beautifully renovated log home offers a rare opportunity to experience authentic Montana living across 27 private acres. Surrounded by sweeping mountain vistas, mature timber, and open meadows, the property offers an exceptional sense of privacy while remaining conveniently accessible year-round. Thoughtfully renovated by the current owners, the residence balances the warmth of traditional Montana craftsmanship with refined modern improvements. Custom windows by Montana Sash and Door fill the home with natural light while framing expansive views. The open-concept living spaces flow seamlessly between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, centered around a dramatic stone fireplace with a handcrafted fireback by Montana Ironworks. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private retreat with its own fireplace, en suite bath, and sweeping valley views. Two additional guest bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable accommodations for family and friends. The walkout lower level expands the home’s versatility with a spacious family and game room, home office, full bath, and beautifully updated mudroom designed for Montana’s outdoor lifestyle. Whether gathering after a day on the trail or working from home, the lower level adds valuable flexibility. Recent improvements include comprehensive exterior restoration with fresh stain and chinking, custom copper log end caps, refinished decking, new exterior doors, a backup generator, secondary private well with pump, and 1,000 gallons of in-ground propane capacity. The 27-acre parcel offers open meadow, mature timber, and room to embrace a more pastoral Montana lifestyle, with potential for horses and light agricultural use. A detached two-car garage and LaMotte School District add to the property’s practicality, while its location between Bozeman and Livingston provides easy access to recreation, both communities, and the greater Yellowstone region. Private, panoramic, and distinctly Montana, this property offers the rare combination of authentic character, thoughtful renovation, meaningful acreage, and modern infrastructure. Equally suited to full-time living, a seasonal retreat, or a legacy Montana escape, it offers an opportunity to own not simply a home, but a way of life.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
27.2 acresLot Size
$492Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jamie Phillips• Big Sky Sotheby's - Bozeman
Ensure that future growth and development occurring within the zoning jurisdiction is in accord with the Gallatin County/Bozeman Area Plan, its specific elements and its goals and policies.; Promote development standard flexibility and innovation in the development of land and the design of development projects.; Minimize adverse environmental impacts of development and to protect special features of the geography.; Foster the safe, efficient and economic use of land and transportation and other public facilities.; Ensure adequate provision of public services such as water, sewer, electricity, Open Space and Parks.; Improve the design, quality and character of new development.; Protect existing neighborhoods from the potential harmful encroachment of new incompatible developments.; Enhance the visual impact of development.; Encourage patterns of development which decrease automobile travel and encourage trip consolidation, thereby reducing traffic congestion and degradation of air quality.; Promote the use of bicycles and walking, and horses where appropriate, as effective modes of transportation.; Promote logical development patterns of residential, commercial, office and industrial uses that will mutually benefit the developer, the neighborhood, and the community as a whole.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bozeman. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.