Lot 1004 of 21.77 acres is attractive for its LOCATION adjoining the MISSOURI RIVER- and its SPACIOUSNESS and end-of-road SECLUSION!! Motivated seller dropped price to $499,900 then again to $487,000. Given that a single acre in nearby Gallatin Valley is commonly priced at $500K+ without river access this is an EXCEPTIONAL BUY. It may be SUBDIVDEABLE for regaining some purchase costs. It features a massive 4,536 sq ft metal-roofed, metal-sided, pole-barn shop for a new owner who may enjoy fabricating wood or metal products, or for storage of vehicle toys. PROPERTY IS NOW BEING OFFERED WITH OWNER FINANCING UNDER TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO SELLER (Realtors read Financial Comments). AS-IS and only the vehicles will be removed by the seller; OTHER REMNANTS ON THE PROPERTY WILL REMAIN. The present owner connected the electrical grid, parked their RV here and lived in it, plus created a solar powered water well 4 separated spigots. Seasonally, property welcomes a wide variety of songbirds, rabbits, wild turkeys, foxes, geese, and pheasants. etc. An uninhabitable dilapidated former dwelling consisting of 4 Bd, 1 Ba upstairs and 2 Bd, 1 Ba downstairs on a 55x 30 cinder block foundation exists. Owner puts NO VALUE on this because it could be mold ridden; pictures shown are merely to show what exists; however, a handy buyer may be able to rehabilitate it. Location is near the northwesternmost extreme of 18.5-square-mile Ponderosa Pines Ranch where it is a 5-minute hike across railroad right-of-way to a side-channel fishing spot opposite a large vegetated island of the Missouri River where locals say fishing can be phenomenal in the fall of a year; wildlife abound on this island. So, this may be especially attractive to a buyer who likes to fish/boat/raft, or just sit on the riverbank and watch the natural peacefulness of Canada geese, pelicans, ducks and osprey nesting on the island and observe the fly-over eagles that surveil them. To further add to the end-of-road privacy and mystique of the LOCATION is a deep, heavily vegetated natural seasonal stream channel on the northeast side of the acreage; to zoom in on this area use Google Earth coordinates on the big shop at 46.08783, -111.38907. The perimeter boundary is fenced for HORSES but needs some repairs. Elevation of only 4,000’ is 400 feet lower than the international airport in Belgrade, MT located less than 1 hr drive away, meaning winter snow accumulation is comparatively minimal.
Vacant land (fractional ownership)Property Type
21.77 acresLot Size
$22,370Price/Acres
Listed by Tony Novotny, P.L.S.• M.A.P.S., P.L.L.C.
Sale and tax history for 12430 Crystal Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BSCMLS #392455
Sep 13, 2025
Price Changed
$487,000
Dec 15, 2024
Price Changed
$499,900
May 23, 2024
Listed
$573,700
MRMLS #4180367
Mar 30, 2018
Sold
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Feb 14, 2018
Listed
$66,000
Remarks: Prime property with Gorgeous Views! Looking for some property with some acreage with lots of potential to either build a new home, fix up the existing?The possibilities are endless with this property! The Shop is Huge! Yes it needs work, but seriously you have to check this place out for the price! Call today and schedule your showing!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,229 (−11.9%)
$68,420 + $201,220
$269,640
2024
$1,395 (+10.9%)
$68,420 + $201,220
$269,640
2023
$1,258 (+13.9%)
$10,244 + $183,280
$193,524
2022
$1,104 (−2.9%)
$10,244 + $183,280
$193,524
2021
$1,137 (−4.2%)
$12,400 + $117,240
$129,640
2020
$1,187 (+25.3%)
$12,400 + $117,240
$129,640
2019
$948 (+2.5%)
$7,670 + $116,940
$124,610
2018
$924 (+9.6%)
$7,670 + $116,940
$124,610
2017
$844 (−4.5%)
$8,191 + $192,809
$201,000
2016
$883 (−52.4%)
$8,191 + $192,809
$201,000
2015
$1,856 (+23.3%)
$10,625 + $194,070
$204,695
2014
$1,505
$10,625 + $194,070
$204,695
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
21.77 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,640
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,640
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gallatin County
APN
06-1300-20-2-01-04-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Three Forks, MT • 59752
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.