Almost 4 acres, perched high above the Rattlesnake Valley, nestled among ?the privacy of whispering pines, awaits a rare Legacy home. Offered for the first time, this one owner haven is a classic mid-century home designed with light, space, and livability in mind. Expansive windows frame the forested setting, while thoughtful built-ins and a timeless ?mid century floor plan create a sense of functional comfort. The main level welcomes you with a bright, spacious kitchen, two bedrooms, two baths, and a laundry area. A sunlit living room with a bay window and cozy fireplace invites gathering. The lower level extends the living space with three additional bedrooms, a generous family room with a second fireplace, and a walkout door that opens directly to the tranquil woods. A cold storage room offers wine storage and pantry shelving. Ready for your personal vision and remodeling touches, this private mountain retreat blends peaceful seclusion with convenience-just minutes from downtown Missoula. As an added bonus, you and the neighbors share a pool.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
3.87 acresLot Size
$314Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MerriLee Valentine• ERA Lambros Real Estate Missoula
Listed by Kaileigh Resset• ERA Lambros Real Estate Missoula
Bought with Nate Christianson• Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Missoula
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 3.87
Lot Size Area: 3.87
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.87
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,383.09
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From I-90 in Missoula, take Exit 105 for Van Buren Street and head north into the Rattlesnake area, then follow Rattlesnake Drive to Elk Ridge Road and continue to 5285 Elk Ridge Road. It?s about 6 miles from the interstate exit.
Community Information
Community Features: Pool
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,612
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Missoula County
APN: 04-2200-02-4-03-07-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: MissoulaOrganizationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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Hellgate High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
26 unhealthy days expected this year, 32 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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