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279 Upper River Rd, Heron, MT 59844
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The epitome of rural country living in the Northwest Bitterroot Mountain Range of Montana. This parcel includes 43 +/- acres with beautiful Elk Creek flowing along the eastern border for about 2300 +/- feet. The land features are too numerous to list, but include maintained fenced garden areas (berries, flowers, raised beds, etc. ), a garden shed, a second guest home, another 2400 sq ft unfinished building, and a great producing 30 gpm well (i. e. 2 water rights, well and creek). The single level 2500+ square foot comfortable 3 bed, 2 bath home includes an attached garage, sets on a bench overlooking Elk Creek and is bordered by trees from the south yard to Upper River Road. There are trails throughout the property, to include some to the creek. SELLER PROVIDING A $20000 ROOF CREDIT. Radon: Well Log Available This 4 season paradise includes thousands of acres of USFS, Schweitzer Ski Resort, Lake Pend Oreille, Ross Creek Cedars, & Glacier National Park all of which are not far away. 24 hour appointments are requested and appreciated.

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Sale history for 279 Upper River Rd
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Tax history for 279 Upper River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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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
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Wood
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Room Information
- Basement Details: None, Concrete
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Partial, Wood
- Roof: Composition
- Building Information
- Structure Type: Cabin
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Levels: One
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Stream, Waterfront
- New Construction
- Has View
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Corral(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
- Irrigation Source: DeededWaterRights
- Topography: Level,Rolling
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Few Trees, Waterfront
- Frontage Type: Waterfront
- Water Body Name: Elk Creek
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Unimproved
- Road Frontage Type: Unimproved, County Road
- Lot Size : 43
- Lot Size Dimensions: 43.00
- Lot Size Area: 43
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 43
- Zoning Description: Farm Rural
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,525
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School District: District No. 10
- Middle Or Junior School District: District No. 10
- High School District: District No. 10
- Location Information
- Directions: East of Heron, MT on Upper River Rd, about 3 miles to property on left. Agent to be at all showings.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,286
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5.9 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1977
- Year Renovated: 1990
- County: Sanders County
- APN: 35-3685-01-4-01-10-0000
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 7.4mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 1.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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