Unique, fully-furnished home w/ attached garage on 1.04 acres bordering U. S. Forest Service land along the Missouri River at Upper Holter Lake—just upstream from Montana’s iconic Gates of the Mountains, where towering limestone cliffs rise above the river in one of the state’s most dramatic natural settings. Originally built in 2004 as a large garage/shop, the structure has been carefully converted over the past five years into a comfortable, energy-efficient 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) construction offers excellent insulation for year-round living and ease of maintenance. Inside, the open kitchen/dining/living features LVP flooring, quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, black stainless appliances, glass tile backsplash, and a Lopi wood stove. Two full-view glass garage doors open onto a partially covered patio, blending indoor and outdoor space for expanded living and great entertaining. Ceilings are 10’ throughout the home (12’ in garage). Heating is provided by a high-efficiency propane Rinai system, electric back-up, wood stove, and a buried 1000-gallon propane tank with piped connections for the BBQ and smoker. For added convenience, the property is equipped with wifi-controlled underground sprinkler system, Starlink internet, and the VZW cellular service has been excellent. The attached heated, insulated garage has a 10’ door, propane radiant overhead heat, and accommodates a 22’ pontoon boat w/ trailer (also available for purchase). Private boat slip consists of 45’ of EZ Dock (5' wide x 20' walkway + 25' dock) with an additional 14’ ramp for a small fishing boat or jet ski. Beautifully furnished and ready to enjoy, with direct access to public lands, and one of Montana’s most historic river landscapes, in the heart of what anglers know as the “Land of the Giants” for its world-class trout fishing. Broker owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
1.04 acresLot Size
$507Price/Sq.Ft.
$33/moHOA Dues
1 car garageParking
Listed by Freda Wilkinson• Big Sky Brokers, LLC
Bought with Travis Ballenger• House of Montana Realty
Waterfront Features: Lake, River Front, Waterfront
Has View
Other Equipment: Compressor, List Available
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Views, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Missouri River/Upper Holter Lake
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 1.04
Lot Size Area: 1.04
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.04
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,707.65
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Boat Slip
Association Fee: $400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $33.33
Location Information
Directions: Do NOT follow google map directions as it directs you via Owl Gulch. From Costco, take LEFT on York Rd; 15.5 miles, turn LEFT at York Bar/Nelson Rd. 7.9 miles then LEFT at Beaver Cr Rd. 4 miles then RIGHT on American Bar Rd. 3 miles then stay left at American Bar subdivision sign, follow into subdivision. Turn right on Ordway, then LEFT on Pompey Rd, down hill 1 block to corner of American Bar Rd & Pompey Rd. This is a solid hour+ drive from Helena but the MOST BEAUTIFUL DRIVE!
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Lewis & Clark County
APN: 05-2111-12-3-06-19-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HelenaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Warren School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.2mi
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Helena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.5mi
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Helena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 91° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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