Set on 20 acres within the gated Cottonwood Creek Ranch, this exceptional mountain retreat is a collaboration between renowned architect Jonathan Foote and OSM Construction. Surrounded by towering pines, aspens, wildflower meadows, and views of Mount Blackmore, the 3,784± square-foot residence offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a level of custom craftsmanship difficult to replicate.
Designed to feel inseparable from the landscape, the home blends naturally into the hillside beneath pitched rooflines, a dramatic stone chimney, and natural wood siding. Inside, the craftsmanship is evident from the moment you enter, where hand-hewn log walls, traditional wide chinking, peeled-log railings, reclaimed wood details, and wrought-iron accents establish the home’s distinctly hand-built character. Wide-plank hardwood floors, exposed timber framing, and substantial wood surrounds continue throughout the interior.
At the heart of the home, the vaulted great room features an expansive wall of glass that frames the views, while a monumental stone fireplace creates a dramatic focal point. The kitchen provides a refined contrast to the home’s more rustic materials, pairing alder cabinetry with honed soapstone countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Five bedrooms, including two primary suites, offer ample space for family and guests, while deep covered porches, stone terraces, and a private hot tub patio extend the living spaces into the landscape.
Current ownership has invested extensively in preserving the home’s character while thoughtfully enhancing the property. The handcrafted logs and exterior woodwork have been meticulously restored and maintained, and significant improvements include a new standing-seam steel roof, a detached two-car garage, recently updated kitchen, and numerous additional upgrades. A comprehensive list of recent improvements available upon request.
Although remarkably private, the property is 20± minutes from Bozeman’s restaurants, shops, galleries, and cultural amenities. The nearby South Cottonwood Trailhead provides access to thousands of acres of National Forest for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and backcountry exploration, while Hyalite Canyon, blue-ribbon trout streams, Big Sky Resort, and Yellowstone National Park are all within easy reach.
More than a mountain home, this is a legacy property defined by enduring architecture, excellent craftsmanship, and a setting that feels entirely its own.
For sale
Price cut: $200K (8/19)
$3,395,000
4195 Cottonwood Ranch Trl, Bozeman, MT 59718
5beds
3,784sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$897/sqft
$141/mo HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garagePrivate hot tub patioRecently updated kitchenMonumental stone fireplaceDeep covered porchesExposed timber framingPeeled-log railings
- 84 days
- 1,260
- 127
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian Heck 406-209-3873,
Montana Life Real Estate,
Nicole Legault 406-579-7954,
Montana Life Real Estate
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 413244Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Three Quarter Bath, Dining Room, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Full Bath on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Bathroom,Bedroom,Daylight,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,784
- Total interior livable area: 3,784 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,081
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Landscaping
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Southern Exposure, Valley, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Sprinklers In Ground
Details
- Parcel number: 00RHG39780
- Zoning description: RR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Details
- Builder name: OSM / Foote (JLF)
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Security System, Gated Community, Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $1,695 annually
Location
- Region: Bozeman
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $897/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,474,036
- Annual tax amount: $5,548
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Listing terms: Cash,3rd Party Financing
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $3,395,000-5.6%$897/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #413244 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,595,000+59.8%$950/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #413244 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #371316 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2022 | Pending sale | $2,250,000$595/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #371316 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000$595/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #371316 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Pending sale | $2,250,000$595/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #371316 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000$595/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #371316 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,924 +11% | $1,474,036 +29.7% |
| 2024 | $5,334 +19.1% | $1,136,078 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $4,478 +31.9% | $1,058,758 +70.8% |
| 2022 | $3,394 -2.1% | $619,790 |
| 2021 | $3,466 -1.1% | $619,790 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $3,504 -8.5% | $550,677 |
| 2019 | $3,829 +6.7% | $550,677 +12% |
| 2018 | $3,589 +7.6% | $491,560 |
| 2017 | $3,336 +7.9% | $491,560 +12.4% |
| 2016 | $3,093 | $437,206 |
| 2015 | $3,093 +23.6% | $437,206 +102.7% |
| 2014 | $2,503 +2.7% | $215,688 +2% |
| 2013 | $2,438 -5% | $211,430 +2.3% |
| 2012 | $2,567 | $206,631 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $292,658 |
| 2007 | -- | $292,658 |
| 2006 | -- | $292,658 |
| 2005 | -- | $292,658 |
| 2004 | -- | $292,658 |
| 2003 | -- | $292,658 +1.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $288,412 |
| 2000 | -- | $288,412 |
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