There are places so rare they feel touched by something otherworldly, and this is one of them. Sixteen acres of enchanted ground unfold here, where Sawmill Creek sings its eternal song across more than a thousand feet of frontage. The water winds past moss-draped rock outcroppings that seem to belong in a fairytale, while ancient ponderosa pines rise like sentinels along the hillside. A trail leads upward to the crown of the mountain, where the view stretches from Rogers Pass to the Sleeping Giant, a panorama so vast and unbroken it feels like standing at the edge of a dream. The land itself has been shaped with reverence—clearings made with care, rockwork set with pride, every detail in quiet harmony with the wilderness that surrounds it. This was once part of Gary Coopers Family Ranch. ! The Dry cabin is a dwelling of both warmth and wonder, where rustic necessity meets vintage grace. A wood stove glows in the heart of the room, while propane heat and refrigerator provide off-grid ease. Inside, a clawfoot tub promises simple luxury (waiting for water to come to the cabin), a charming vanity and vintage-inspired fixtures catch the light, and the enameled metal cabinets in the kitchen anchor the space with timeless character. Up on the hillside rests an unfinished guest cabin with a loft, a story waiting to be completed, while a second leveled site offers room for another vision to take form. Near the main home, a small cabin stands ready for storage or retreat. Small trout in the creek. The large river pictured is not on the property but on the way to the property. Reached year-round along a gravel road but winter maintenance will be required, this off-grid sanctuary is not simply land, but a rare gift. It is a place where silence feels alive, where the air itself carries a kind of magic, and where living close to the earth becomes something more than survival—it becomes magical.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
16.1 acresLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kerry Duff• Twite Realty Corp
Bought with Leanna Klaus• Live in Montana Real Estate
Sale and tax history for 285 Upper Sawmill Creek Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 28, 2026
Sold
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MRMLS #30057649
May 28, 2026
Sold
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Apr 21, 2026
Contingent
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Jan 16, 2026
Relisted
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Jan 7, 2026
Contingent
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Sep 17, 2025
Listed
$169,000
$391/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$585 (+57.2%)
$99,020 + $47,560
$146,580
2024
$372 (+1.1%)
$99,020 + $47,560
$146,580
2023
$368 (+126.9%)
$60,550
2022
$162 (+1.5%)
$60,550
2021
$160 (−24.4%)
$24,290
2020
$211 (−7.0%)
$24,290
2019
$227 (+4.8%)
$29,820
2018
$217 (−6.0%)
$29,820
2017
$231
$27,820
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
16.1 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Cascade County
APN
02-2663-25-1-01-34-0000
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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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
MU-20
Mixed Use-20 District
The MU-20 District is intended to provide for exurban residential development and mixed uses along major transportation and amenity corridors. The District serves as a buffer zone between denser MU development and less dense, more intensive use in the A District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wood Stove
Room Information
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
Has View
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Level,Rolling,Sloping,Varied
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Landscaped, Secluded, Wooded, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Upper Sawmill Creek
Lot Size : 16.1
Lot Size Area: 16.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 16.1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $373
Location
Location Information
Directions: Dearborn exit. Take Dearborn River road. Go 7 miles to Upper Sawmill Road Go right for about 2.2 miles. Past lookout lane and Pine coulee but just before Shady Spring. One cabin on the right and one cabin on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 16.1 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cascade County
APN: 02-2663-25-1-01-34-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Cascade School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.0mi
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Cascade 7-8
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
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Cascade High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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