Alas, an opportunity to own a home in the desirable community of Fort Benton, Montana! Numerous opportunities accompany this home. Currently, the property is rented out as a duplex with the downstairs unit having been recently remodeled. Continue to utilize the home as an investment and collect rent, or live in one unit and rent the other to cover the mortgage. Demand for rentals in Fort Benton is high! Vacation rentals are thriving in Fort Benton as visitors come to hunt, fish, or enjoy the small-town lifestyle for a retreat. Live downstairs while you update the upstairs unit, or make both units one large home. A detached 2-car garage is situated behind the home. The lot features a drive-through driveway for additional parking. A fenced front yard can be a delightful spot for your four-legged friends. The mighty Missouri River is within walking distance and has a walking trail that parallels it for bike rides and strolls. Two living spaces for the price of one! Don't allow this stellar opportunity to slip through the cracks! Local Area The small town of Fort Benton, MT has the charm to leave a big impression on the hearts of many. For example, Forbes named Fort Benton one of the fifteen prettiest towns in America, and National Geographic Travelers warns tourists not to miss Fort Benton. Community cordiality is a reoccurring theme in the town known as the Birthplace of Montana, so you can expect a friendly wave from the passerby. History is rich in this area and history buffs often seek the information that the local museums, trails, and monuments have to offer. Fort Benton is a living tribute to the days when the West was wild where you can walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark! Additionally, Fort Benton is located on the banks of the mighty Missouri River giving it a unique and spectacular perspective of wildlife and views. Here you can walk on the same riverbank as Lewis and Clark and the Corp of Discovery did two hundred years ago. Float the majestic Missouri River, stroll Front Street, shop the accommodating stores, hit up a landmark event, or relax and journey back in time at the historic Grand Union Hotel. This fascinating region defines Big Sky Country with its brilliant blue sky overhead, the Majestic Rocky Mountains awaiting in the distance, and the friendliest people you will find in the state. Area Attractions Central Montana features some of Montana's best representation of the rolling plains and rugged mountain ranges. Recreational and cultural opportunities display Montana's Western past and illustrate the beauty of its present. Missouri River Get swept away on this majestic river that offers up memorable float trips and big fish! From Fort Benton to the North Dakota border, the Missouri River flows through beautiful scenery and peaceful environments. Access to this portion of the river is limited due to the towering canyons with fascinating rock formations and large arid buttes. This allows floaters and anglers the peace and serenity they long for. The Missouri River is a large part of the area's history. Its blue waters offer anglers the opportunity to catch huge Northern Pike, Walleye, Catfish, and Smallmouth Bass. The high nutrition of the water allows fish to get big...and the stories are even bigger! Longer float trips on this portion of the river are popular and can be scheduled with local outfitters. Canoeing and kayaking are part of the activities that locals and tourists partake in all while casting in a line to try their luck. Further down the river, the Missouri River Breaks astonish floaters and historians dropping their jaws in sheer awe at the unique and formidable landscape. Highwood Mountains In Chouteau County near Highwood, Belt Creek, and Highwood Creek provide Brookie Trout fishing. The deep pools along the cliffs and rock formations are great for fly fishing or for catching bigger trout. The Highwood Mountains are a popular destination for camping, fishing, and ATV-ing.
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