Remarks: Pretty hilltop setting with views overlooking the Valley! House is made of log construction and offers large covered rear porch with private mountain views. Main floor offers kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling, utility, bedroom, and full bathroom. Upper level is a large open loft that could easily be made into two additional bedrooms or your choice of floor plan! Plumbed bathroom on upper level. Detached garage/shop also made of log. Granite Creek flows through the lower portion of the property adjacent to Granite Creek Road, along with a few old, historic log buildings. The dirt roads leading to the house/property offer beautiful mountain terrain! Foreclosure Initiated: No; Trade/Exchange: No; Radon Test: No; Occupant: Vacant; Fire Department: FLORENCE; Fire District: Florence, including Rural Fire; Area: FLORENCE EAST; Basement: Basement Area:0, # of Basement Finished Rms:0; Convenants/Restrictions: HomeOwner's Assoc, Subdivision Restrct, Easement/Rght of Way, No Business, Horses OK; Docs on File: Well Log, Covenants; Irrigation: None; LockBox: Other; Tax Addjustments: Income Based; Utility Company: Ravalli Electric; Well: Gallons / minute 12, Depth (ft. ) 403
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
19.74 acresLot Size
$189Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Merle Unruh• Montana Westgate Realty, Inc.
Listed by Nichole Unruh• Montana Westgate Realty, Inc.
Bought with Bill Peddie• Montana Westgate Realty, Inc.
Remarks: Pretty hilltop setting with views overlooking the Valley! House is made of log construction and offers large covered rear porch with private mountain views. Main floor offers kitchen, living room with vaulted ceiling, utility, bedroom, and full bathroom. Upper level is a large open loft that could easily be made into two additional bedrooms or your choice of floor plan! Plumbed bathroom on upper level. Detached garage/shop also made of log. Granite Creek flows through the lower portion of the property adjacent to Granite Creek Road, along with a few old, historic log buildings. The dirt roads leading to the house/property offer beautiful mountain terrain! Surface Water: Granite Creek
MRMLS #20154720
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
$300,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1995
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,122 (−31.6%)
$40,339 + $216,810
$257,149
2024
$1,639 (+2.9%)
$40,339 + $216,810
$257,149
2023
$1,593 (+11.5%)
$48,132 + $199,810
$247,942
2022
$1,429 (−4.0%)
$48,132 + $199,810
$247,942
2021
$1,488 (+1.2%)
$18,837 + $155,520
$174,357
2020
$1,470 (−27.1%)
$18,837 + $155,520
$174,357
2019
$2,017 (+59.9%)
$24,565 + $140,860
$165,425
2018
$1,261 (+1.4%)
$59,206 + $181,694
$240,900
2017
$1,244 (+448.1%)
$60,254 + $110,846
$171,100
2016
$227 (+0.9%)
$60,254 + $110,846
$171,100
2015
$225 (−42.9%)
$44,418 + $117,182
$161,600
2014
$394
$44,418 + $117,182
$161,600
Tax history for 5623 Sapphire Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,122 (−31.6%)
$40,339 + $216,810
$257,149
2024
$1,639 (+2.9%)
$40,339 + $216,810
$257,149
2023
$1,593 (+11.5%)
$48,132 + $199,810
$247,942
2022
$1,429 (−4.0%)
$48,132 + $199,810
$247,942
2021
$1,488 (+1.2%)
$18,837 + $155,520
$174,357
2020
$1,470 (−27.1%)
$18,837 + $155,520
$174,357
2019
$2,017 (+59.9%)
$24,565 + $140,860
$165,425
2018
$1,261 (+1.4%)
$59,206 + $181,694
$240,900
2017
$1,244 (+448.1%)
$60,254 + $110,846
$171,100
2016
$227 (+0.9%)
$60,254 + $110,846
$171,100
2015
$225 (−42.9%)
$44,418 + $117,182
$161,600
2014
$394
$44,418 + $117,182
$161,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
19.74 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,309
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ravalli County
APN
13-1870-11-1-01-10-0000
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Hot Water
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial, Split Rail
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Log, Log Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Sloped, Few Trees
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 19.74
Lot Size Dimensions: 19.74
Lot Size Area: 19.74
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 19.74
Zoning Description: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $232.61
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: District No. 15
Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 15
High School District: District No. 15
Location Information
Directions: From Highway 93 in Florence, turn at the light on Eastside Hwy, go approx 1.6 miles to 8 Mile Creek Rd on left. Go 1/4 mile to stop sign and turn right, continuing on 8 Mile Ck Rd. Go approx 3.3 miles to Granite Ck Rd on right. Go 2.1 miles to Sapphire Ridge Rd on right and another 0.3 mile to address. Driveway will be on the right going down the hill.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,309
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 19.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Ravalli County
APN: 13-1870-11-1-01-10-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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