Lovely home on a creek in the forest nestled among the aspen trees. Architect-designed home sits on 20-acres adjacent to US Forest Service and BLM land. 2-bedroom, 2 bath home, with full unfinished basement to expand, features tons natural light from large windows that bring the outdoors in. Beautiful kitchen and dining area open to a sunroom. Vaulted ceiling in the living room gives the house a spacious feel. One bedroom, full bath with jetted tub/shower and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs is an office loft area and cozy owner's bedroom with large skylights and en suite bathroom. Sit on the large deck, take in the mountain view while listening to Greenhorn Creek go by. Entertain at the creekside BBQ area. No HOA or covenants. Now this is Montana living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
20 acresLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Whitcomb• Berkshire Hathaway - Helena
Listed by Ann Snortland• Berkshire Hathaway - Helena
Remarks: Lovely home on a creek in the forest nestled among the aspen trees. Architect-designed home sits on 20-acres adjacent to US Forest Service and BLM land. 2-bedroom, 2 bath home, with full unfinished basement to expand, features tons natural light from large windows that bring the outdoors in. Beautiful kitchen and dining area open to a sunroom. Vaulted ceiling in the living room gives the house a spacious feel. One bedroom, full bath with jetted tub/shower and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs is an office loft area and cozy owner's bedroom with large skylights and en suite bathroom. Sit on the large deck, take in the mountain view while listening to Greenhorn Creek go by. Entertain at the creekside BBQ area. No HOA or covenants. Now this is Montana living Radon: Well Log Available
BSCMLS #359601
Aug 3, 2021
Sold
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Jun 9, 2021
Listed
$499,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1999
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 12, 1998
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,406 (−13.8%)
$85,654 + $364,450
$450,104
2024
$2,789 (+1.4%)
$85,654 + $364,450
$450,104
2023
$2,750 (+16.3%)
$49,647 + $324,030
$373,677
2022
$2,365 (+2.2%)
$49,647 + $324,030
$373,677
2021
$2,314 (+5.0%)
$34,452 + $234,990
$269,442
2020
$2,203 (−1.4%)
$34,452 + $229,630
$264,082
2019
$2,236 (+1.0%)
$31,279 + $216,090
$247,369
2018
$2,214 (+6.6%)
$31,279 + $216,090
$247,369
2017
$2,077 (+9.8%)
$43,814 + $198,140
$241,954
2016
$1,892 (−0.5%)
$43,814 + $198,140
$241,954
2015
$1,901 (+22.2%)
$35,346 + $183,050
$218,396
2014
$1,556
$35,346 + $183,050
$218,396
Tax history for 7980 Austin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,406 (−13.8%)
$85,654 + $364,450
$450,104
2024
$2,789 (+1.4%)
$85,654 + $364,450
$450,104
2023
$2,750 (+16.3%)
$49,647 + $324,030
$373,677
2022
$2,365 (+2.2%)
$49,647 + $324,030
$373,677
2021
$2,314 (+5.0%)
$34,452 + $234,990
$269,442
2020
$2,203 (−1.4%)
$34,452 + $229,630
$264,082
2019
$2,236 (+1.0%)
$31,279 + $216,090
$247,369
2018
$2,214 (+6.6%)
$31,279 + $216,090
$247,369
2017
$2,077 (+9.8%)
$43,814 + $198,140
$241,954
2016
$1,892 (−0.5%)
$43,814 + $198,140
$241,954
2015
$1,901 (+22.2%)
$35,346 + $183,050
$218,396
2014
$1,556
$35,346 + $183,050
$218,396
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 20
Lot Size Area: 20
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 20
Zoning Description: CALL - Call Listing Agent for Details
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,203
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: West on Birdseye Rd. South onto Austin Rd. Drive approx 6 miles the road into the house. (you will cross RR tracks 3x) Turn right. Look for directional signs. No Cell Service so plan for maps offline
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,369
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Lewis & Clark County
APN: 05-1886-05-3-01-30-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: BigSkyCountryMls
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Schools
Trinity School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 10.9mi
Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.9mi
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8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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