Welcome to The Madison Cottage, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin on 5± fully fenced acres in the heart of the Madison Valley. Set up with horses in mind, the property includes two loafing sheds, an RV hookup, and irrigation rights through the local water users association with paid water dues. A seasonal irrigation ditch and seasonal ponds add character to the property and help create a distinctive Montana setting. For anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Madison River is just minutes away, with Varney, Burnt Tree, and Eight Mile fishing access sites nearby. Thousands of acres of public land, Axolotl Lakes, and Ennis Lake provide even more opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, and year-round recreation. The 820± square foot cottage features walnut hickory hardwood floors, custom closets in the primary bedroom, and is set up for a woodstove. After a day on the river or trails, unwind in the hot tub under wide open Montana skies while enjoying frequent wildlife and the quiet of the surrounding valley. Located approximately 10 miles from Ennis, The Madison Cottage brings together a manageable horse property, irrigation rights, seasonal water features, and exceptional access to the Madison River and southwest Montana recreation. Bozeman, Yellowstone National Park, and Island Park, Idaho are all within approximately an hour, making this a well-positioned home base for enjoying the region.
Contingent
$479,000
30 Hayfield Loop Trl, Ennis, MT 59729
2beds
820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
5.02 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$584/sqft
$29/mo HOA
What's special
Two loafing shedsRv hookupWalnut hickory hardwood floors
- 62 days
- 34
- 0
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristie Vessey 406-580-1842,
eXp Realty, LLC
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 414213Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 820
- Total interior livable area: 820 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 820
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Fencing: Perimeter,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Rural, Southern Exposure
Lot
- Size: 5.02 Acres
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0027045410
- Zoning description: None/Unknown
- Special conditions: None
- Horse amenities: Loafing Shed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shining Mountain Unit II
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Water
- Services included: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $350 annually
Location
- Region: Ennis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $584/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,022
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,3rd Party Financing
- Ownership: Full
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Pending sale | $479,000$584/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #414213 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2026 | Contingent | $479,000$584/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #414213 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,000$584/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #414213 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $479,000$584/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #403754 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $479,000-3.2%$584/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #403754 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000-2.8%$604/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #403754 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Listing removed | $509,000$621/sqft |
Source:  MRMLS #30032672 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $509,000-26.8%$621/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #395133 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #374782 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $695,000$848/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #374782 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2017 | Sold | -- |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #218232 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $681 -33.2% | $432,900 +27.5% |
| 2024 | $1,019 +1.2% | $339,400 |
| 2023 | $1,007 +48.2% | $339,400 +62.5% |
| 2022 | $679 +0.7% | $208,900 |
| 2021 | $675 +9.7% | $208,900 +17.6% |
| 2020 | $615 -6.5% | $177,700 |
| 2019 | $658 +26.2% | $177,700 +26.7% |
| 2018 | $521 +210.6% | $140,200 +206.4% |
| 2017 | $168 -2% | $45,763 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $171 -0.6% | $44,026 |
| 2015 | $172 -23.7% | $44,026 +34.6% |
| 2014 | $226 | $32,711 |
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