Don’t miss this rare offering with 165 feet of Swan River frontage! This wooded retreat showcases the best of Montana living with the sound and sight of one of Montana's most beautiful rivers right outside your door.
The property includes a well appointed main home and a detached garage with guest accommodations, offering exceptional versatility for hosting, multigenerational living, or creating a dedicated studio or workspace. Just minutes from the village of Bigfork, the location blends tranquility with convenience and provides easy access to shops, dining, and recreation.
Enjoy direct river access for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and abundant wildlife viewing. The property is ideally situated near Eagle Bend Golf Course, Flathead Lake, and year round recreation in Lakeside, Whitefish, Kalispell, and Glacier National Park.
As part of the desirable Swan Sites Association, owners benefit from private gated access to Swan Lake through the community common area - perfect for picnicking or launching watercraft. Properties offering this level of natural beauty, privacy, and versatility are increasingly rare. Schedule your private showing and experience Montana living at its finest.
Listing Agent is related to Seller. The main house is log and features a large primary suite with a three quarter bathroom. The house originally had two bedrooms, that were converted to one great room. The living area of the main house has a wood stove with a glass door for ambiance. Laundry/mud room was added in 2000.
The thoughtfully designed layout includes a detached studio that serves as one of the bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, a private retreat, creative space, or home office. It also has a three quarter bathroom and a wood stove for those cool Montana nights.
The garage has a kitchenette, plus an area in the back that was used as a working dog kennel. There are two remaining kennels with openings to the outside concrete pad, but no current fencing. There is also an elevated tub for grooming.
The apartment/garage has log siding.
Active
Price cut: $247K (9/9)
$1,700,000
29189 S Ferndale Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
1beds
1,286sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
1.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,322/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Wooded retreatWell appointed main home
- 112 days
- 381
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tara McCreedy 406-210-0511,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Bigfork
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30071560
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,118
- Total interior livable area: 1,286 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Hot Tub/Spa
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: true
- Waterfront features: Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Swan River
Lot
- Size: 1.37 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15370811304010000
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential Swan Sites Sub District A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Siding, See Remarks, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- See Remarks
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Swan Sites
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Barbecue, Picnic Area
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $50 annually
- HOA name: Swan Sites Home Owners Association
Location
- Region: Bigfork
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,322/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,136,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,108
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Price change | $1,700,000-12.7%$1,322/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $1,947,000-15.3%$1,514/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000$1,788/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,872 +49.4% | $1,084,700 +117.9% |
| 2024 | $2,592 -19.9% | $497,900 |
| 2023 | $3,236 +2.8% | $497,900 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $3,147 -8.7% | $479,200 |
| 2021 | $3,448 +10.4% | $479,200 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $3,123 -4.6% | $434,000 |
| 2019 | $3,273 -8.8% | $434,000 -6.4% |
| 2018 | $3,588 -0.3% | $463,700 |
| 2017 | $3,600 +3.4% | $463,700 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $3,481 +7.4% | $464,800 |
| 2015 | $3,242 +11.1% | $464,800 +56.7% |
| 2014 | $2,919 +1.7% | $296,694 +3.2% |
| 2013 | $2,871 -1.5% | $287,526 +3.6% |
| 2012 | $2,915 | $277,434 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $420,605 |
| 2007 | -- | $420,605 |
| 2006 | -- | $420,605 |
| 2005 | -- | $420,605 |
| 2004 | -- | $420,605 |
| 2003 | -- | $420,605 +70.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $246,492 |
| 2000 | -- | $246,492 |
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