Last listed at $550,000, CLOSED ON Aug 2022

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8480 American Bar Rd, Helena, MT 59602

About this home

Remarks: Here is a rare chance at a piece of Montana History with the sale of the Original Sternhagen Cabin at American Bar. This property is being sold TURN KEY with everything you need to start making memories. It even comes with a private dock on Holter Lake/ the Missouri River, renown for some of the best fishing in Montana. The cozy cabin has everything you will need for a weekend getaway, summer retreat or full time residence. The detached garage has a separate bay for boat storage, an enclosed lean-to and an oversized two car garage all in one. This property is being sold for $550,000 with TWO lots or $450,000 with the cabin & garage on one lot. Be ready to relax and enjoy the Montana Lake life along with the local wildlife including elk, deer, bear, big horn sheep, mountain goats and more. Surface Water: YES

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

4.5 acresLot Size

$558Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Cody Bahny • Bahny Realty

Bought with Jackie Betts • Big Sky Brokers, LLC

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$1,768/mo

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Last updated August 2026

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Sale history for 8480 American Bar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,126 (−5.5%)

$344,450 + $270,150

$614,600

2024

$4,366 (+0.2%)

$344,450 + $270,150

$614,600

2023

$4,359 (+37.8%)

$259,900 + $218,800

$478,700

2022

$3,162 (+7.2%)

$259,900 + $218,800

$478,700

2021

$2,949 (+9.5%)

$146,500 + $132,250

$278,750

2020

$2,694 (−0.8%)

$146,500 + $132,250

$278,750

2019

$2,715 (+6.1%)

$111,635 + $130,580

$242,215

2018

$2,560 (+5.7%)

$111,635 + $130,580

$242,215

2017

$2,423 (+18.1%)

$109,550 + $115,080

$224,630

2016

$2,051 (+0.6%)

$109,550 + $115,080

$224,630

2015

$2,039 (−21.4%)

$78,334 + $110,280

$188,614

2014

$2,595

$78,334 + $110,280

$188,614

Tax history for 8480 American Bar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,126 (−5.5%)

$344,450 + $270,150

$614,600

2024

$4,366 (+0.2%)

$344,450 + $270,150

$614,600

2023

$4,359 (+37.8%)

$259,900 + $218,800

$478,700

2022

$3,162 (+7.2%)

$259,900 + $218,800

$478,700

2021

$2,949 (+9.5%)

$146,500 + $132,250

$278,750

2020

$2,694 (−0.8%)

$146,500 + $132,250

$278,750

2019

$2,715 (+6.1%)

$111,635 + $130,580

$242,215

2018

$2,560 (+5.7%)

$111,635 + $130,580

$242,215

2017

$2,423 (+18.1%)

$109,550 + $115,080

$224,630

2016

$2,051 (+0.6%)

$109,550 + $115,080

$224,630

2015

$2,039 (−21.4%)

$78,334 + $110,280

$188,614

2014

$2,595

$78,334 + $110,280

$188,614

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

4.5 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

880

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lewis & Clark County

APN

05-2111-11-1-02-01-0000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, RV Access/Parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Wood

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Concrete

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat Slip
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal

Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Metal Siding
Foundation Details: Slab

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Navigable Water, River Access, Waterfront
New Construction
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: New Construction

Land Information
Topography: Level,Rolling,Varied

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Few Trees, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Holter Lake
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 4.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 4.50
Lot Size Area: 4.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.5
Zoning Description: County

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,949.21

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $125
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $10.42

Schools Information
Elementary School District: District No. 1
Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 1
High School District: District No. 1

Location Information
Directions: York Rd to the York Bar, Left at York Bar. Left at NelsonRight on American Bar Rd.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Lewis & Clark County
APN: 05-2111-11-1-02-01-0000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

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Warren School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 12.3mi

8/10

Helena Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.6mi

6/10

Helena High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.5mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

6/10 Fire Factor

8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 89° 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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Data from public records.

Address
8450 American Bar Road, Helena, MT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.
8436 American Bar Road, Helena, MT 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.

Address
8430 American Bar Road, Helena, MT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1783 Sq. Ft.
8460 American Bar Road, Helena, MT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.

Address
8500 American Bar Road, Helena, MT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 811 Sq. Ft.
8520 American Bar Road, Helena, MT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1548 Sq. Ft.

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