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Looking for five unrestricted Montana acres where nobody handed you a rule book? This one is worth the drive. Just east of Townsend, this property sits in a beautiful mountain setting with an open meadow, big views, no covenants and no zoning reported. There was once a home here, but it was lost to wildfire in 2021. The land has been making a comeback ever since, with green grass and new growth across the property. An established domestic well is in place (137' deep, 10 GPM, 35' static level), along with a septic system from the former homesite. Neither has been used since the fire, so buyers will want to have both evaluated. Power is currently disconnected, with service in the area provided by NorthWestern Energy. A greenhouse remains on the property; the former bunkhouse/ shed has been removed and does not convey with the property . One important detail is the access. The property is reached from Highway 12 via a National Forest Service road under an easement/permit arrangement that requires periodic renewal. Buyers should verify the current status and renewal requirements with the U.S. Forest Service. The setting is hard to argue with. You're surrounded by mountain country, with Townsend, Canyon Ferry Lake and plenty of Montana recreation within reach. For buyers specifically looking for land without covenants there's room here to consider your own plans. Of course, “unrestricted” doesn't mean “anything goes,” so buyers should verify intended uses and permitting requirements. It's beautiful, a little unconventional, and definitely not another cookie-cutter parcel in a subdivision. Come walk it and see what you think. Unaccompanied showings are not permitted; a licensed agent must be present.

• Acres
  5
• Days on Market
  41

Additional Features

• City
  Townsend
• Contract Status Change Date
  2026-10-14
• Cumulative Days On Market
  134
• Directions
  From the U S Hwy 12 & U S Hwy 287 Townsend, head E A S T on U S H W Y 12 E. approximately 20 mi into the Deep Creek canyon. C A U T I O N: The property is accessed immediately after the hairpin/mile marker 20
• Latitude
  46.354004
• Listing Contract Date
  2026-09-04
• Listing Key
  1189764814
• List Price
  229000
• Longitude
  -111.133743
• Lot Features
  Adjacent To Public Land, Level
• Lot Size Acres
  5.00000
• Lot Size Square Feet
  217800
• MLS Area Major
  Broadwater County
• MLS Area Minor
  9 A - Broadwater County
• MLS Status
  Active Under Contract
• Off Market Date
  2026-10-14
• Original List Price
  229000
• Originating System Name
  S W M T
• Parcel Number
  0007000216
• Photos Count
  37
• Postal Code
  59644
• Property Sub Type
  Unimproved Land
• Property Type
  Land
• Road Surface Type
  Dirt
• Standard Status
  Pending
• Subdivision Name
  Other
• Tax Annual Amount
  897.00
• Tax Legal Description
  S20, T07 N, R05 E, 5 A TRACT
• Tax Year
  2025
• Unparsed Address
  2010 U S- 12 Highway E
• Utilities
  Electricity Available
• View
  Mountains
• View
  Yes
• Waterfront Features
  None

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