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    42 River Ridge Ln, Shelby, MT 59474

    3beds
    1,824sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1981
    30.45 Acres Lot
    $782,900 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $2,070 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $782,900

    Estimated sales range

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    $2,070/mo

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    What's special

    Loafing shedsBig sky viewsPrivate park like settingUsable acreageMeticulously maintained hobby ranchExtensive mature landscaping
    Rare opportunity to own a beautiful 30.45-acre horse property in the scenic Marias Valley just outside of Shelby, Montana, near the Canadian border. This area is known for its strong ranching roots, wide open spaces, horseback riding, hunting, agriculture, and true Northern Montana lifestyle. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain, river valley, and prairie views, this meticulously maintained hobby ranch offers the space, freedom, and functionality buyers are searching for. The 1,824 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and extensive mature landscaping that creates a private park like setting with room to relax and enjoy the quiet country lifestyle. The property is fully set up for horses, livestock, and everyday ranch use with a barn, shop, corrals, loafing sheds, arena, and fenced and cross fenced pastures. Whether you want to ride, train, run a few head of livestock, raise 4-H animals, or simply enjoy a turnkey Montana setup, this property is ready. Located in true Northern Montana ranch country, this property offers the rare combination of usable acreage, well-kept improvements, big sky views, and small-town convenience near Shelby. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, equestrian retreat, hobby ranch, recreational getaway, or peaceful Montana escape, this property delivers the Western lifestyle, privacy, and room to roam that are getting harder to find. Clean, functional, scenic, and well equipped, this is the kind of horse property that rarely comes available.

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    Listed by:

    Tara Petersen 406-437-8224,

    MT Ranch & Home Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Non Member

    Non-Member Office

    Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 411017Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Garage, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Den
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Garage
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Wood
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Bedroom on Main Level, Full Bath on Main Level, Main Level Primary
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,824
    • Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,824

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Garden, Gravel Driveway, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Landscaping, Play Structure
    • Fencing: Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Perimeter,Pipe,Wrought Iron
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Farmland, Meadow, Mountain(s), Rural, River, Southern Exposure, Creek/Stream, Valley
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: River,Creek/Stream
    Lot
    • Size: 30.45 Acres
    • Features: Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Ground
    Details
    • Additional structures: Arena, Barn(s), Corral(s), Poultry Coop, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
    • Additional parcels included: 0000311080
    • Parcel number: 0000601080
    • Zoning description: None/Unknown
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Horse amenities: Arena, Corral(s), Hay Storage, Livestock Barn, Loafing Shed, Stock Pen(s), Tack Room

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1981

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Other
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Shelby

    Financial & listing details

    • Tax assessed value: $244,096
    • Annual tax amount: $3,819
    • Date on market: 5/7/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 85 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,3rd Party Financing
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2026Sold--
    Source: Big Sky Country MLS #411017 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Contingent$785,000$430/sqft
    Source: Big Sky Country MLS #411017 Report a problem
    5/7/2026Listed for sale$785,000$430/sqft
    Source: BMTMLS #359174 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,491 -25.6%$244,096 +19.9%
    2024$2,004 +3.5%$203,598
    2023$1,936 +8.7%$203,598 +8.2%
    2022$1,781 +6.7%$188,220
    2021$1,669 +3.5%$188,220 +7.6%
    2020$1,613 +0%$174,868
    2019$1,613 +10.2%$174,868 +12.5%
    2018$1,463 +18.3%$155,489
    2017$1,236 +10.5%$155,489 +13.6%
    2016$1,119 -2.6%$136,829
    2015$1,149 +14.5%$136,829 +96.7%
    2014$1,003 -0.6%$69,548 -0.6%
    2013$1,009 -47.9%$69,997 -50.3%
    2012$1,935 $140,740
    2011-- --
    2010-- --
    2009-- --
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    Neighborhood: 59474

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