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This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 42 River Ridge Lane in Shelby, MT is listed for $785,000 ($430 per sqft). Built in 1979, the home offers 1,824 sqft of living space on a 30.45 acres lot.

Agent Description

Rare opportunity to own a beautiful 30.45-acre horse property in the scenic Marias Valley just outside of Shelby, Montana, near the Canadian border. This area is known for its strong ranching roots, wide open spaces, horseback riding, hunting, agriculture, and true Northern Montana lifestyle.

Surrounded by breathtaking mountain, river valley, and prairie views, this meticulously maintained hobby ranch offers the space, freedom, and functionality buyers are searching for. The 1,824 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and extensive mature landscaping that creates a private park like setting with room to relax and enjoy the quiet country lifestyle.

The property is fully set up for horses, livestock, and everyday ranch use with a barn, shop, corrals, loafing sheds, arena, and fenced and cross fenced pastures. Whether you want to ride, train, run a few head of livestock, raise 4-H animals, or simply enjoy a turnkey Montana setup, this property is ready.

Located in true Northern Montana ranch country, this property offers the rare combination of usable acreage, well-kept improvements, big sky views, and small-town convenience near Shelby. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, equestrian retreat, hobby ranch, recreational getaway, or peaceful Montana escape, this property delivers the Western lifestyle, privacy, and room to roam that are getting harder to find.

Clean, functional, scenic, and well equipped, this is the kind of horse property that rarely comes available.

Key Features

  • Built in 1979
  • 30.45 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
2 full
1979

Amenities

View

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,198/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$568
Interest$3,402
Insurance$229

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

42 River Ridge Lane

Shelby, MT 59474

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

GardenGravelDrivewaySprinklerIrrigationLandscapingPlayStructure

Property Details

Views

RiverMountainsValley

Parking

Garage

Heating

BaseboardWood

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 42 River Ridge Lane is listed at $785,000 ($430/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,402 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1979, 30.45 acre lot. Exterior Features: Garden, GravelDriveway, SprinklerIrrigation.

This property is listed by Tara Petersen and can be reached at 4064378224 or tara@mtranchandhome.com.

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Tara Petersen

Agent at MT Ranch & Home Real Estate

(406) 437-8224

Listed by MT Ranch & Home Real Estate · View on Broker Site

MLS# 411017· Source: listhub· Updated 26 days ago

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42 River Ridge Lane, Shelby, MT 59474

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