For sale

$499,500

Est. $2,850/mo —

•

1,000

sq ft

30 Mountain Rd, Plains, MT 59859

About this home

Welcome to your private Montana retreat on 12.65 acres just minutes from Plains. This charming cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and self-sufficient mountain living. Thoughtfully maintained and extensively improved, the property is ready to enjoy from day one. Bring your suitcase and relax because everything is already provided!! This is a turn key home just waiting for you. Recent improvements include a professionally stained exterior, new deck stairs, two new wall heater units, fiber-optic internet through Blackfoot, culvert and drainage improvements, a 16' x 16' storage shed with ATV ramp and attached 4' x 16' firewood lean-to (fully stocked), welcoming fire pit area and an additional Suncast storage shed. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or hunting and outdoor basecamp, this property is equipped for every season. Surrounded by abundant wildlife and endless outdoor recreation, you'll appreciate the peaceful setting while still enjoying convenient access to town. Even better, the furnishings convey, allowing the next owner to move in and immediately begin enjoying the Montana lifestyle. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an affordable, turnkey acreage in the heart of Sanders County.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

12.76 acresLot Size

$500Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tonda Richards • RE/MAX All Stars

Listing updated: Aug 6, 2026 at 01:34pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRMLS #30074943

Payment calculator

$2,850 per month

Principal and interest$2,625

Property taxes

$125

HOA dues

Home insurance

$100

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Plains Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi

6/10

Plains 7-8

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

7/10

Plains High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

30 Mountain Rd · $499,500

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 135 days.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $556,542. (11% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Open floorplan
Vaulted ceilings
Wood stove fireplace (1)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Basement with crawl space and concrete
Has heating

Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Electric heating
Wood stove

Sale and tax history for 30 Mountain Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRMLS #30074943

Aug 5, 2026

Listed

$499,500

$500/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 16, 2023

Sold

—

Public Records

Oct 14, 2022

Sold

—

MRMLS #22213520

Oct 14, 2022

Sold

—

Sep 11, 2022

Listed

$359,900

$360/sq ft

Remarks: Enjoy quintessential Montana living in this quaint updated cabin nestled in the towering Ponderosa pines. Relax on the expansive covered porch with your beverage of choice and take in the spectacular views. Enjoy this peaceful paradise yourself or utilize as an income property for full time or vacation rental. Excavated gravel pad provides plenty of room to park your RV and other toys or build your dream shop or garage. Easily accessible, this 12.77 acres has plenty of room to expand. Bring the horses and other critters, put in that big garden or whatever you've been dreaming of. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the town of Plains which has its own hospital and many other amenities. Call Lisa Wood at 406-931-0202 or your Real Estate Professional. Radon: Well Log Available

Public Records

Nov 25, 2020

Sold

—

MRMLS #22012700

Nov 27, 2020

Sold

—

Aug 11, 2020

Listed

$257,500

$258/sq ft

Remarks: CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT, SALE PENDING. Located a quick 15 minute drive from Plains and approximately 2 hours to Glacier National Park. Originally built as a vacation home, this cabin has been lived in less then 5 years. Made of hand peeled lodgepole pine with 340 square feet of covered porches. Brand new 400+ square foot addition has dedicated laundry area. Plenty of room already excavated, with gravel pad ready for shop/garage. Amazing views from huge shaded front porch. The perfect combination of peaceful mountain living with 12.77 acres to create your mountain refuge. Elk, deer. turkey and other wildlife abound. Call Mary Halling at 406.826.6000, 406.207.7430 or your Real Estate Professional. Radon: Well Log Available

MRMLS #21916376

Sep 30, 2019

Listed

$155,000

$155/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 19, 2010

Sold

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,502 (−22.4%)

$125,949 + $227,130

$353,079

2024

$1,936 (+2.7%)

$125,949 + $227,130

$353,079

2023

$1,884 (+22.3%)

$60,613 + $243,687

$304,300

2022

$1,541 (+53.3%)

$60,613 + $243,687

$304,300

2021

$1,005 (+7.3%)

$72,443 + $142,157

$214,600

2020

$937 (−1.7%)

$45,666 + $78,734

$124,400

2019

$953 (−19.7%)

$45,466 + $73,634

$119,100

2018

$1,187 (−1.5%)

$45,466 + $73,634

$119,100

2017

$1,205 (+10.4%)

$92,961 + $68,239

$161,200

2016

$1,092 (+7.3%)

$92,961 + $68,239

$161,200

2015

$1,018 (−2.6%)

$55,766 + $76,734

$132,500

2014

$1,045

$55,766 + $76,734

$132,500

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

12.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,000

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,000

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sanders County

APN

35-2979-30-2-01-40-0000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

5/10 Fire Factor

6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 95° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

10/10 Air Factor

20 unhealthy days expected this year, 23 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Plains, MT • 59859

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Sun exposure

81/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Plains. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.9 hrs

2.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Contact listing agent

Tonda Richards

RE/MAX All Stars

406-544-7846

tondarichards5@gmail.com

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