17 Miles S of Darby. Private, West Fork Anglers' Retreat faces the West Fork of the Bitterroot; looks back at a massive outcropping of painted rocks. The home is wood and native rock sided, functional for large & small groups, and well lighted by natural sunlight via large windows. Over 2400 SF in the Main Lodge, with a large, open Great Room. Fireplace, lounge area, large gourmet kitchen, and seating for 18 people. Presently set up to sleep 14. Caretakers cottage at entrance.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
35 acresLot Size
$497Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Viers• David Viers & Associates
Bought with Sara Jane Tyler• David Viers & Associates
Remarks: This beautiful 35 acres with a pond is located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. Caretaker cottage is at the main entrance. The master cabin is designed for entertaining with a large living room, dining area, kitchen and master bedroom. Walk through the breezeway to the bunkhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It is perfect for large or small groups or as an income producing rental property.
MRMLS #20153556
Oct 9, 2015
Sold
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Apr 28, 2013
Listed
$1,200,000
$497/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 2001
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,124 (−18.5%)
$175,493 + $615,310
$790,803
2024
$5,057 (+5.9%)
$175,493 + $615,310
$790,803
2023
$4,773 (−7.5%)
$174,028 + $538,730
$712,758
2022
$5,161 (+2.8%)
$174,028 + $538,730
$712,758
2021
$5,021 (+13.8%)
$174,131 + $451,090
$625,221
2020
$4,413 (+7.2%)
$174,131 + $451,090
$625,221
2019
$4,116 (−29.2%)
$104,687 + $428,760
$533,447
2018
$5,815 (−0.2%)
$104,687 + $428,760
$533,447
2017
$5,827
$107,349 + $642,490
$749,839
2016
$5,829 (+0.3%)
$107,349 + $642,490
$749,839
2015
$5,812 (+7.3%)
$122,293 + $608,810
$731,103
2014
$5,418
$122,293 + $608,810
$731,103
Tax history for 6947 West Fork Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,124 (−18.5%)
$175,493 + $615,310
$790,803
2024
$5,057 (+5.9%)
$175,493 + $615,310
$790,803
2023
$4,773 (−7.5%)
$174,028 + $538,730
$712,758
2022
$5,161 (+2.8%)
$174,028 + $538,730
$712,758
2021
$5,021 (+13.8%)
$174,131 + $451,090
$625,221
2020
$4,413 (+7.2%)
$174,131 + $451,090
$625,221
2019
$4,116 (−29.2%)
$104,687 + $428,760
$533,447
2018
$5,815 (−0.2%)
$104,687 + $428,760
$533,447
2017
$5,827
$107,349 + $642,490
$749,839
2016
$5,829 (+0.3%)
$107,349 + $642,490
$749,839
2015
$5,812 (+7.3%)
$122,293 + $608,810
$731,103
2014
$5,418
$122,293 + $608,810
$731,103
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
14.06 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,416
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ravalli County
APN
13-0968-25-4-01-02-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2416
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,416
Levels: One
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, River Front, River Access, Stream
Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaped, Waterfront
Lot Size : 35
Lot Size Area: 35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 35
Zoning Description: NONE - None/Unknown
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,670
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Call Listing Agent
Subdivision Name: Other
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,416
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 14.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Ravalli County
APN: 13-0968-25-4-01-02-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: BigSkyCountryMls
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Schools
Darby School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 16.1mi
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Darby 7-8
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 16.1mi
Darby High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 16.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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10 days above 84° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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