Remarks: Living at 5500' provides the ultimate Montana lifestyle for privacy, wildlife spectating and breathtaking mountain views. The home's vast expansion of windows offers a full panorama to include the Anaconda Pintlers to the south and Trapper Peak to the west. Built in 2013, the open concept floor plan exhibits a gourmet kitchen with hickory cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, a stone fireplace that extends to the vaulted ceilings, and a private master bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in closet. Hickory hardwood floors, custom interior paint colors and bright daily sunshine bring additional warmth to the home. A full walk-out basement allows for an extra bedroom, full bath and abundant storage. The mechanics room and 2 car wrap-under heated garage complete the bottom level. Imagine Radon: Well Log Available 40 private acres of uninhibited exploration that could be yours. Full time residents maintain the private roads providing year-round access. Travel just 30 minutes to downtown Darby and less than 2 hours to Missoula. Call Susan Jensen@(406)381-9559 or Ronda Lang@(406)370-5771 or your Real Estate Professional.
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$279Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Jensen• Alpine Realty, Inc.
Listed by Ronda Lang• Alpine Realty, Inc.
Bought with Brian Berland• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Hamilton
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Well
Topography: Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Few Trees
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 40
Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00
Lot Size Area: 40
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 40
Zoning Description: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,896.09
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: District No. 9
Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 9
High School District: District No. 9
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 93 S of Darby to Rye Creek Rd. Rye Creek to Dugout Rd. Continue on Dugout Rd. until 4 Mile Rd. Follow 4 Mile to top of ridge and turn onto Velvet Rd. House will be visible at this location.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Ravalli County
APN: 13-1177-23-1-01-14-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Darby School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.1mi
4/10
Darby 7-8
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
Darby High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
30% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
2 days above 87° expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
32 unhealthy days expected this year, 34 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Darby, MT • 59829
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.