The Angler's Retreat on the Shields is a conveniently located riverside property. The property contains 39± deeded acres along three-quarters of a mile of the Shields River and offers stunning views of the magnificent Absaroka and Crazy Mountain Ranges. It is conveniently located only fifteen minutes from Livingston and forty-five minutes from Bozeman. Trails into the national forest are nearby with downhill and groomed cross-country skiing only 35 minutes down the road at the well-known Bridger Bowl and Crosscut Ski Areas. There is excellent fishing on the property for cutthroat and brown trout in the Shields River as well as in the Yellowstone River only ten minutes to the south. An oasis of cottonwoods and willows offer tremendous wildlife viewing for whitetail deer, waterfowl, eagles, sandhill cranes, songbirds, and a myriad of other wildlife. A beautifully restored farmhouse completes the offering making it an idyllic Montana getaway and/or family compound.
The Angler's Retreat on the Shields is a conveniently located riverside property. The property contains 39± deeded acres along three-quarters of a mile of the Shields River and offers stunning views of the magnificent Absaroka and Crazy Mountain Ranges. It is conveniently located only fifteen minutes from Livingston and forty-five minutes from Bozeman. Trails into the national forest are nearby with downhill and groomed cross-country skiing only 35 minutes down the road at the well-known Bridger Bowl and Crosscut Ski Areas. There is excellent fishing on the property for cutthroat and brown trout in the Shields River as well as in the Yellowstone River only ten minutes to the south. An oasis of cottonwoods and willows offer tremendous wildlife viewing for whitetail deer, waterfowl, eagles, sandhill cranes, songbirds, and a myriad of other wildlife. A beautifully restored farmhouse completes the offering making it an idyllic Montana getaway and/or family compound.
BSCMLS #399747
Aug 26, 2025
Sold
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Jul 14, 2025
Contingent
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Feb 26, 2025
Listed
$3,250,000
$1,249/sq ft
BSCMLS #215878
Jul 10, 2017
Sold
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Aug 17, 2016
Listed
$850,000
$327/sq ft
+20
Fishing property with a mile of Shields River frontage, horse property, family compound, ranchette, mini-farm, summer retreat, your new homestead. .. with this 38-acre property your vision becomes a reality. Picturesque 1904 farmhouse has 12+ outbuildings, a Yellowstone Park cabin, antique 1865 barn, shop and tack room. Fenced/cross fenced with springs, ponds and river. Mature shade trees, perennial gardens, absolute privacy, and just 15 minutes from downtown Livngston. No covenants. Call today!
Public Records
Jan 15, 1991
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,169 (−19.9%)
$188,828 + $612,010
$800,838
2024
$3,958 (+5.5%)
$188,828 + $547,960
$736,788
2023
$3,750 (+7.2%)
$171,908 + $543,050
$714,958
2022
$3,498 (+6.5%)
$171,908 + $537,080
$708,988
2021
$3,283 (+1.7%)
$151,885 + $373,490
$525,375
2020
$3,227 (+0.2%)
$151,885 + $346,050
$497,935
2019
$3,220 (+16.9%)
$129,001 + $307,390
$436,391
2018
$2,754 (+67.5%)
$129,001 + $307,390
$436,391
2017
$1,644
$87,602 + $256,410
$344,012
Tax history for 79 Shields River Rd E
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,169 (−19.9%)
$188,828 + $612,010
$800,838
2024
$3,958 (+5.5%)
$188,828 + $547,960
$736,788
2023
$3,750 (+7.2%)
$171,908 + $543,050
$714,958
2022
$3,498 (+6.5%)
$171,908 + $537,080
$708,988
2021
$3,283 (+1.7%)
$151,885 + $373,490
$525,375
2020
$3,227 (+0.2%)
$151,885 + $346,050
$497,935
2019
$3,220 (+16.9%)
$129,001 + $307,390
$436,391
2018
$2,754 (+67.5%)
$129,001 + $307,390
$436,391
2017
$1,644
$87,602 + $256,410
$344,012
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.