1708 S 5th St W, Missoula, MT 59801

There are few opportunities on the market today that offer as much appeal, value, and affordability as 1708 S 5th St W in central Missoula. This welcoming, rustic, and comfortable log cabin is located on a generously sized lot and surrounded by the most well-kept gardens in Missoula. One will find drip-irrigated fresh raspberries, hops, tomatoes, leaf lettuce, petunias, daisies, a peach tree, and an apple tree. If you have a green thumb or aspire to develop one, this property will appeal to you from every angle. The interior of this quaint log cabin showcases wood floors throughout and approximately 600 square feet. Inside you'll find one appropriately sized bedroom and one nicely-sized bathroom - which has been tastefully refreshed with a sizable tile walk-in shower. The kitchen space is straightforward and extremely functional. There is an immense amount of potential here! Adjacent to the kitchen you will certainly appreciate the bright, open-layout between the home's dining space and living room space. Overall, the interior offers such a lovely balance of historic comfort with modern, updated touches throughout. As it relates to updated conveniences, the current owners of this home installed a mini-split system in approximately 2017 which provides energy efficient heat and air conditioning to this sweet and uncomplicated home. Furthermore, you'll find the sellers have updated all of the home's windows and installed a free-standing gas fireplace for supplemental heat and a cozy, evening ambience. As you step out the back door, it's honestly hard not to be impressed by the home's expansive deck. In addition to appreciating the beautiful gardens adjacent to this space (daisies and lupines) you'll certainly enjoy hosting gatherings of loved ones here. Or if that's not your speed, simply spend a quiet evening under the deck's canopy or around the fire pit and flagstone patio. The land itself is not only well-loved but is also generously sized at 5,200 square feet (40' x 130'). Enjoy the benefits of a newly built cedar privacy fence running along the western side of the property or the convenience of the open fencing on the eastern side; allowing for easy off-street parking or camper storage. And don't overlook the property's large and useful storage shed, which is the perfect place for camping gear or bicycle storage. And perhaps most importantly, the very back portion of this property is adjacent to Missoula's irrigation system - a big plus! This system has been channeling water from the Clark Fork River through Missoula's neighborhoods for nearly a century, providing irrigation water to farmers for gardens, greenhouses, and crops. To be able to enjoy the sounds of this water and accompanying wildlife in your backyard is really quite special and can't be overstated. And if all of these wonderful attributes aren't enough, the investors out there should know that this home has been operating as a successful AirBnB for a number of years. Whether you're looking to get your foot in the door of today's real estate market or hoping to add a profitable rental property to your investment portfolio, this old-fashioned yet charming cabin "on the water" in central Missoula may be the perfect fit for you.