Escape to your own private Montana retreat at 13015 Balsamroot Road. Tucked into a beautiful wooded setting, this distinctive property offers a rare combination of privacy, expansive mountain and valley views, and the peaceful surroundings that make Western Montana living so special. Situated on 4.9 acres along a private road, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,600 square feet of living space. Warm, rustic character blends beautifully with the natural surroundings, while generous windows fill the home with natural light and frame the scenery beyond. Enjoy the light-filled sunken living room with soaring ceilings and a new wood stove, an upstairs loft area, and inviting outdoor spaces designed to make the most of the setting. From colorful fall hillsides to forested mountains, the views provide an incredible backdrop throughout every season. The property also features two private wells with water rights, RV parking, garden space, a garden shed, and a wood shed, adding functionality to the nearly five-acre setting. The location is a standoutclose to Lolo Creek and abundant outdoor recreation, yet approximately 20 minutes from downtown Missoula. Explore nearby hiking trails in Lolo National Forest, take a scenic drive toward Lolo Pass, spend the day fishing along Lolo Creek, or enjoy nearby trails for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling when winter arrives. Whether sipping your morning coffee among the trees, watching wildlife pass through, or simply enjoying the quiet of your surroundings, this property offers a wonderful sense of peace and seclusion without sacrificing convenient access to town. Nearly five private acres, beautiful views, year-round recreation, and the Western Montana lifestyle await at Balsamroot Road.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
4.9 acresLot Size
$313Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Raulston• Keller Williams Western MT
Gorgeous, unique, meticulously maintained home! Nestled on 4.9 acres above Lolo Creek this 3 BR/2 BA home offers the perfect balance of mountain life with the conveniences of town. Lodge-style custom home with wood & stonework that highlights the beauty of the natural surroundings. Light-filled sunken living room with lofty vaulted ceilings, brick floors, lava rock walls, and an atrium. Main level has mudroom, formal entryway with walk-in cedar closet, 1BR/1BA, and hardwood floors. Chefs kitchen with double ovens, oak cabinets, a breakfast bar, great lighting, garden views, attached utility room, with a lg. pantry. Upper level has 2 BRM/1BA, & a large loft/office overlooking the living room. Fenced back yard with underground sprinklers, hot tub, sauna, garden shed, kennel, fruit trees, flower & veggie beds on drippers. 2 private wells with water rights. Attached single garage with loft, carport, RV parking. Two outbuildings. High-quality standing seam metal roofs on all structures.
Public Records
May 12, 1994
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,728 (+12.1%)
$268,950 + $455,950
$724,900
2024
$5,109 (+0.6%)
$268,950 + $455,950
$724,900
2023
$5,078 (+25.7%)
$145,070 + $366,630
$511,700
2022
$4,040 (+4.6%)
$145,070 + $366,630
$511,700
2021
$3,860 (+28.0%)
$122,430 + $217,270
$339,700
2020
$3,015 (+0.6%)
$122,430 + $217,270
$339,700
2019
$2,996 (+5.3%)
$82,820 + $193,620
$276,440
2018
$2,844 (−10.5%)
$82,820 + $193,620
$276,440
2017
$3,177 (+19.0%)
$97,110 + $201,590
$298,700
2016
$2,669 (+4.3%)
$97,110 + $201,590
$298,700
2015
$2,559 (−2.6%)
$109,700 + $143,500
$253,200
2014
$2,627
$109,700 + $143,500
$253,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.9 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,606
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,606
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Missoula County
APN
04-1975-04-2-01-09-0000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 91° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
44 unhealthy days expected this year, 45 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lolo, MT • 59847
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.