Rural Montana living at its finest! Searching for your own slice of MT heaven at an affordable price? This log-sided cabin lives larger than its footprint, offering a cozy living area, loft bdrm & spacious bathroom. Step from the kitchen onto a dream porch surrounded by untouched Montana beauty, where the scent of pine melts away the day’s stress & situated on 20 acres(two 10-acre parcels). The property offers a mixture of beautiful pines & open clearings w/ room to grow, multiple building site options & potential to expand the current home—making the possibilities truly endless. Off-grid living made comfortable w/ solar power, propane appliances(range, fridge, water heater, wall heater) & a 1,000-gallon cistern. 2 sheds (10X10 & 10X12) provide ample storage. A peaceful retreat w/ space to make it your own & less than 9mi from the amazing community of Columbus. Click on the aerial video link below.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
20.03 acresLot Size
$409Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tonya Phelps• REAL Broker
Contact: 406-606-8387
Bought with Kerry Skiles• Montana Real Estate Brokers
Appliances: Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 3
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 550
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Land Information
Topography: Hill
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Level
Lot Size Acres: 20.031
Zoning Description: UNZON
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,328
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Cistern
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Columbus
Middle Or Junior School: Columbus
High School: Columbus
Location Information
Directions: The property is 2 miles from hwy 421. Google maps only directs you part of the way. At the sign, continue straight to Hermit Creek Ranch. The property is the first two lots once you crest the hill.
Subdivision Name: Hermit Creek Ranch
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Stillwater County
APN: 4020697
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: BillingsAssociationOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 406-606-8387
Around this home
Schools
Columbus Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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Columbus Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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Columbus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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