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Welcome to your Montana retreat on 10.5 scenic acres in the heart of the Madison Valley. Surrounded by expansive ranchlands and breathtaking 360-degree mountain views, this charming log home offers an inviting blend of privacy, comfort, and classic Montana character.

The exterior of the home has recently undergone a restoration, including fresh staining, new chinking, metal-wrapped fascia, and new decks, giving the home a renewed appearance while helping protect and preserve the log construction for years to come.

Inside, the cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features warm log finishes, a wood-burning stove that creates a welcoming gathering place on cool Montana evenings, and large windows that frame the surrounding mountain views in every direction. An attached two-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage.

The property is well suited for hobby farming, gardening, or simply enjoying the space and freedom of country living. A productive greenhouse has previously been used for flower production, while valuable water rights provide added versatility for irrigation and future agricultural use.

Located just minutes from the Revenue Flats Recreation Area, the property offers exceptional access to miles of trails and public lands. Nearby BLM and USFS lands provide outstanding opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing, and exploring Montana’s wide-open spaces.

Whether you are looking for a year-round residence, recreational basecamp, or peaceful country getaway, 12 Merlin Drive offers a rare combination of acreage, water rights, recent exterior improvements, and unforgettable views, all within a short drive of Ennis, the Madison River, and world-class fishing.

• Bedrooms
  3
• Bathrooms
  2
• Sq Footage
  1624
• Acres
  10.5
• Days on Market
  120

Additional Features

• Above Grade Finished Area
  1624
• Association Fee
  200.00
• Association Fee Frequency
  Annually
• Association Fee Includes
  Road Maintenance
• Association
  Yes
• Attached Garage
  Yes
• Bathrooms Full
  2
• Bathrooms Total Integer
  2
• Bedrooms Total
  3
• Building Area Source
  Public Records
• Building Area Total
  1624
• City
  Mc Allister
• Contract Status Change Date
  2026-07-01
• Cooling
  None
• Cumulative Days On Market
  96
• Directions
  U S H W Y 287 to North Meadow Creek Rd. to Max's Lane to Right Bald Eagle Dr. to right on Golden Eagle Dr. to left on Redtail Hawk Rd to left on Merlin Dr ( Merlin Dr. is a new road created in the sub)
• Documents Count
  7
• Garage Spaces
  2
• Garage
  Yes
• Heating
  Forced Air, Propane, Stove, Wood
• Heating
  Yes
• Interior Features
  Bedroom On Main Level, Full Bath On Main Level, Main Level Primary
• Latitude
  45.490855
• Levels
  One
• Listing Contract Date
  2026-07-01
• Listing Key
  1176337361
• List Price
  798000
• Living Area
  1624
• Living Area Source
  Public Records
• Longitude
  -111.758671
• Lot Features
  Adjacent To Public Land
• Lot Size Acres
  10.50000
• Lot Size Square Feet
  457380
• MLS Area Major
  Madison/ Beaverhead/ Jefferson
• MLS Area Minor
  7 M M - Madison - Madison Vly
• MLS Status
  Active
• Occupant Type
  Owner
• Original List Price
  825000
• Originating System Name
  S W M T
• Parcel Number
  0027124095
• Parking Features
  Attached, Garage
• Photos Count
  64
• Postal Code
  59740
• Property Sub Type
  Single Family Residence
• Property Type
  Residential
• Sewer
  Septic Tank
• Standard Status
  Active
• Stories
  1
• Subdivision Name
  Shining Mountain West
• Tax Annual Amount
  2200.00
• Tax Legal Description
  SHINING MOUNTAINS WEST, S17, T04 S, R01 W, Lot 23-A1, ACRES 10.5, PLAT 4/834
• Tax Year
  2025
• Unparsed Address
  12 Merlin Drive
• Utilities
  Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Propane, Phone Available, Septic Available
• View
  Meadow, Mountains, Rural
• View
  Yes
• Water Source
  Well
• Year Built
  2004

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