Your ultimate Montana basecamp is primed and ready for construction at the end of the road. Spanning a premium 8.999-acre parcel in the prestigious Virginia City Ranches just outside Ennis, Montana, Lot 254 Tobe Road is a rare, building lot engineered for the modern adventurer who refuses to wait to live their dream. Skip the years of infrastructure delays that stall most vacant land projects; this property is fast-tracked for action with a high-producing 30 GPM private well already drilled, and power and high-speed fiber optic internet sitting right near the lot line. Whether you are a solo trailblazer or an active couple looking to build your forever homestead, this acreage offers the ultimate setup to design a high-tech work-from-home outpost by day, and dive into the wilderness by night. Framed by jaw-dropping, 360-degree panoramic views of the rugged Madison, Gravelly, and Spanish Peaks mountain ranges, the property welcomes horses and livestock, granting you the complete freedom to build a custom barn, gear garage, or corral. Imagine waking up to a strong cup of black coffee as the sun torches the peaks, mapping out a day of backcountry tracking, and winding down by a roaring fire with a glass of good whiskey under a star-filled big sky. This is the epicenter of the authentic Montana lifestyle, custom-made for those who live to hunt, ride, and fish the blue-ribbon waters of the nearby Madison River. Winter brings the ultimate adrenaline perk: the unique opportunity to join the exclusive Madison Valley Ski Club, giving you private gate access through Jack Creek Road to bypass the traffic and commute straight to the legendary, untamed terrain of Big Sky Resort. While you’ll feel totally off the grid, logistics are seamless, the cowboy town of Ennis is just 10 minutes down the road for local steaks and breweries, and you can truck into Bozeman's international airport in just one hour. Stop dreaming about the frontier life and start building it—grab your blueprints, pack your gear, and claim this rare piece of Montana legacy today.
Vacant landProperty Type
9 acresLot Size
$50,000Price/Acres
Listed by Lisa Carruthers• Engel & Volkers - Ennis
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K - 12
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Ennis School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Ennis 7-8
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Ennis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Level and sloping terrain
Gravel road surface
Private maintained road
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South-facing
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Well water
Electricity available
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Sale and tax history for TBD Tobe Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
BSCMLS #415452
Oct 9, 2026
Listed
$450,000
BSCMLS #335965
Jul 24, 2020
Sold
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Jul 16, 2019
Listed
$62,000
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Beautiful Madison Mountain Range views from this parcel in Virginia City Ranches. With mostly level topography and a neat draw that runs along the southern boundary. Plenty of room for your dream home plus a shop and/or barn on this 8.9± acre lot. Situated toward the back of the subdivision with less traffic and more privacy while still conveniently close to town!
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Madison County
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Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Ennis, MT • 59729
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ennis. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.