Home for Sale at 966 Forest Service Road in Darby, MT for $1,195,000

966 Forest Service Road | Darby

$1,195,000 | 2 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,668 Sq. Ft.

Tucked deep in the Montana wilderness and surrounded by National Forest on all sides, this one-of-a-kind 61.78-acre property offers the ultimate off-grid escape with stunning views of Painted Rocks Lake and the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Built in 2007, the main cabin spans 1,668 square feet and blends rustic Montana appeal with modern comfort. Inside, you'll find two spacious living rooms—one anchored by a grand stone fireplace, the other warmed by a wood-burning stove and featuring a built-in Murphy bed for guests. The open-concept kitchen includes granite countertops and connects to a dedicated dining space. Expansive windows throughout the cabin fill the space with natural light and showcase stunning views. A large covered deck offers an ideal space for morning coffee, grilling or simply taking in the stunning views. The main floor includes one bedroom and a full bath, while the lofted second bedroom provides privacy and its own bathroom. Thoughtfully designed and completely off-grid, the cabin is ideal for those seeking solitude, self-sufficiency, and a peaceful escape from the everyday. A separate garage includes comfortable guest quarters with a wood stove, kitchenette, and full bathroom—perfect for hosting friends or using as a studio or workspace. This property is remote, private, and immersed in nature, offering limitless recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, hunting, and simply unplugging. If you're looking for mountain solitude and breathtaking lake views, this is the kind of place that only comes along once in a lifetime. MTR 30051021

Directions to property: Text or call Jen Armstrong at 406-550-3088 for directions to property.

MLS Listing ID: 
MTR 30051021
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$1,195,000
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Primary Market Area: 
Darby
Address: 
966 Forest Service Road, Darby, MT 59829, US
County: 
Ravalli
Latitude: 
45.6888164
Longitude: 
-114.3083974
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Cabin
Year Built: 
2007
New Construction: 
0
Living Area: 
1,668
Basement: 
None
Fireplaces: 
3
Construction
Construction Materials: 
Log, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: 
Poured
Roof: 
Metal
Exterior Features: 
Fire Pit, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned
Porch: 
Front Porch
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Bedrooms: 
2
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
3
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Total One-Quarter-Bathrooms: 
0
Total Three-Quarter-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
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Heating System: 
Space Heater, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Water Source: 
Private, Well
Sewer: 
Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Lot/Land Details
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Acres: 
61.78
Lot Size (Area): 
61.78
View: 
Lake, Mountain(s), Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
Water Body Category: 
Lake
Water Body Name: 
Blue Joint Creek & Painted Rocks Lake
Lot Features
Garage: 
1
Fence: 
Front Yard, Partial, Wood
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
13076603301010000
Property Zoning: 
None
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Agent Name: 
Dawn Maddux
Listing Office Name: 
Engel & Völkers Western Frontier - Missoula