Active under contract

$425,000

639 Riverside Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937

3beds

1,860sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$426,800 Zestimate^®

$228/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming existing home

Rare Development Opportunity with Whitefish River Access & Townhouse/Duplex Zoning! Perfectly positioned just a short bike ride from downtown, this classic 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 1,860-square-foot home sits on a .19-acre lot backing the legendary Whitefish River. Enjoy the convenience of river access from the property, plus a public kayak launch just down the road — all the lifestyle perks without the maintenance demands of true waterfront ownership. This unique property is a powerhouse of potential: offered as-is, you can move right into the charming existing home, keep the current tenant for immediate cash flow, or capitalize on the rare Townhouse/Duplex Zoning with incredible potential to develop two three-story luxury townhomes. Whether you're looking for a premier in-town residence, a steady investment asset, or your next high-upside development project, this is a prime piece of Whitefish real estate ready for your vision.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Features

Main Level Primary
Basement: Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
Finished area below ground: 780

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Has view: Yes
View description: Residential, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Has water view: Yes
Water view: true
Waterfront features: River Front, Water Access
Body of water: Whitefish River

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wooded, Level
Topography: Level,Sloping

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 07429236448100000
Zoning: Industrial - Light
Zoning description: WR-2
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation: Poured

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Whitefish

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $228/sqft
Tax assessed value: $701,300
Annual tax amount: $2,698
Date on market: 6/15/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete

Estimated market value

$426,800

$405,000 - $448,000

$2,903/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/15/2026	Listed for sale	$425,000+37.5%$228/sqft
Source: MRMLS #30072266 Report a problem
1/28/2021	Sold	--
Source: MRMLS #22100606 Report a problem
1/18/2021	Contingent	$309,000$166/sqft
Source: MRMLS #22100606 Report a problem
1/15/2021	Listed for sale	$309,000+157.7%$166/sqft
Source: PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish #22100606 Report a problem
6/14/2013	Sold	--
Source: MRMLS #318123 Report a problem
6/11/2013	Price change	$119,900-38.5%$64/sqft
Source: National Parks Realty of Whitefish #318123 Report a problem
5/15/2013	Price change	$194,900-6.7%$105/sqft
Source: National Parks Realty of Whitefish #318123 Report a problem
3/13/2013	Listed for sale	$209,000-38.3%$112/sqft
Source: National Parks Realty of Whitefish #318123 Report a problem
3/7/2012	Listing removed	$339,000$182/sqft
Source: Homes.com #268443 Report a problem
3/6/2012	Listed for sale	$339,000+35.7%$182/sqft
Source: Homes.com #268443 Report a problem
10/12/2010	Listing removed	$249,900$134/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Whitefish (Spokane Ave) Real Estate #297036 Report a problem
9/14/2010	Price change	$249,900-9.1%$134/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Whitefish (Spokane Ave) Real Estate #297036 Report a problem
4/18/2010	Listed for sale	$275,000-18.9%$148/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Whitefish (Spokane Ave) Real Estate #297036 Report a problem
2/26/2010	Listing removed	$339,000$182/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Whitefish (Spokane Ave) Real Estate #268443 Report a problem
11/4/2008	Price change	$339,000-3%$182/sqft
Source: Homes.com #268443 Report a problem
4/22/2008	Listed for sale	$349,500$188/sqft
Source: Homes.com #268443 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,348 -7.4%	$701,300 +42.1%
2024	$2,536 +7.6%	$493,500
2023	$2,356 +18.8%	$493,500 +77.1%
2022	$1,982	$278,600
2021	$1,982 +22.5%	$278,600 +42.1%
2020	$1,619 -4.2%	$196,000
2019	$1,690 -4.7%	$196,000 +16.3%
2018	$1,773 +8.8%	$168,500
2017	$1,630 +12.2%	$168,500 +14.2%
2016	$1,453	$147,600
2015	$1,453 -27.4%	$147,600 +15.4%
2014	$2,000 +16.1%	$127,889 +6.3%
2013	$1,723 +6.8%	$120,341 +7.3%
2012	$1,613	$112,205
2011	--	--
2010	--	--
2009	--	--
2008	--	$118,600
2007	--	$118,600
2006	--	$118,600
2005	--	$118,600
2004	--	$118,600
2003	--	$118,600 +42.4%
2002	--	$83,300
2000	--	$83,300

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