Waterfront
Address
1607 Shields River Road, Wilsall, MT
Price
$ 6,500,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#411834
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyPark
- CityWilsall
- AreaPark County
- NeighborhoodNone
- Zip59086
- Style
- Year Built2001
- Taxes$ 3127
- Price$ 6,500,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2736
- Lot Size320 Acres
Data Source:
Big Sky Country MLS (BSCMLS)
Property Description
Ranches like this are rarely sold — they're handed down. Just north of Wilsall with the Crazy Mountains front and center, Meadow Creek 320 Ranch is the real thing: native grass pasture, cross-fenced into multiple pastures for cattle and horses, senior water rights and views that must be experienced in person to fully understand. A gated two-track leads to an authentic 2,700 sf cabin with three beds, two baths and anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and a timber-frame loft. No covenants, no zoning. Shields River Road is paved and county-maintained, so access is easy in every season — an hour to Bozeman through Bridger Canyon, an hour to Livingston down the Shields Valley. It all starts with the water: Multiple springs throughout the property and Meadow Creek is diverted by headgates into the historic Becker Ditch, which carries water across the ranch through a system of laterals. Six active DNRC water rights are tied to the property, headlined by a senior Meadow Creek irrigation right with a May 10, 1890 priority date — backed by an 1898 Meadow Creek right, two 1907 spring rights for irrigation and stock, a 1973 Meadow Creek right and a domestic well at 25 gpm. Seller's interest in the water rights conveys. In Montana, first in time is first in right and an 1890 priority is hard to come by. Native grasses laced with wildflowers, aspen groves that turn gold in September and lush meadows irrigated into the fall. The elk are already here — they work this ground in numbers, with moose, deer and antelope regular company. Upland birds hold in the cover, sandhill cranes work the meadows and hawks and eagles ride the thermals over the creek bottom. Beyond the fence line, the Shields River is minutes away, blue-ribbon trout water on the Yellowstone runs through Paradise Valley, and National Forest trailheads climb into the Crazy Mountains to the east, the Bridgers and Bangtails to the west and the Absarokas to the south. The Crazy Mountains rise straight off the valley floor with nothing in between - they have to be seen in person to be fully understood. This is Montana as it was meant to be. *Interior photos are virtually staged.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Listed $6,500,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Propane,Stove,Wood |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Utilities | Electricity Available,Electricity Connected,Propane,Septic Available,Water Available |
| Possession | Closing & Funding,Closing,Delivery Of Deed |
| Roof | Asphalt,Shingle |
| Appliances | Dryer,Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Some Gas Appliances,Stove |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Custom,Rustic |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| View | Meadow,Mountain(s),Rural,River,Southern Exposure,Creek/Stream,Valley,Trees/Woods |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Full |
| Waterfront Features | Creek,River Front |
| County | Park |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | None |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Other Structures | Corral(s),Storage |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Wilsall take Shields River Rd 18 miles north of Wilsall. it is the driveway right before Smith Creek Road. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-08-07T23:17:15.950-00:00 |
| City | Wilsall |
| Zoning Description | None/Unknown |
| MLS Area | Park County |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 13939200 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3127.94 |
| MLS Area Minor | 6SV - Liv Area - Shields Valley |
| Virtual Tour | https://youtu.be/z3ZUB9YixNI?si=VPkbCdatl5OJAYW- |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | Wilsall |
| Legal Description | S19, T05 N, R10 E, ACRES 320, NE4, E2E2NW4, E2SE4,E2W2SE4 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Fireplace,Jetted Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Basement | None |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Partially Carpeted,Tile |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Basement (Y/N) | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2736 |
| 3/4 Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Three Quarter Bath,Bonus Room,Dining Room,Family Room,Kitchen,Laundry,Loft,Living Room,Office |
| LivingAreaSource | Owner |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Gravel Driveway,Sprinkler/Irrigation |
|---|---|
| Horses | Yes |
| Irrigation/Water Rights | Yes |
| Fencing | Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Log Fence,Perimeter,Split Rail |
| Parking Features | No Garage |
| Lot Features | Adjacent To Public Land |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 320 |
| Building Area Total | 2736 |
| Lot Size Acres | 320 |
| Road Surface Type | Gravel,Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Horse Amenities | Corral(s),Stock Pen(s),Tack Room |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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