The city of Three Forks is named so because it is located where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers converge to form the Missouri River — the longest single river in North America. Based on price-per-acre value, Montana is currently one of the five least expensive states for buying rural land. View our Montana Ranch Real Estate Market Report for the current market analysis and trends.
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- 5191 Old Yellowstone Trail, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $12,900,000
Acres: 650 STATUS: Active MLS#: 394606
Jefferson Springs Ranch is the epitome of a Montana riverfront ranch, boasting hundreds of acres of lush, wildlife-rich riparian bottomland, productive ranchland, recreational amenities, and outstanding views of the Bridger, Madison, and Tobacco Root mountains. The 650± acre property is nestled alongside approximately 1.6± miles of the Jefferson River, a few miles south of Three Forks, under 30 minutes from the Bozeman airport, and approximately 40 minutes from downtown Bozeman, Montana. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the ranch is the lush, spring-laden bottomland along the Jefferson River. Here, springs, wetland complexes, and remnant river sloughs intertwine among hundred-year-old cottonwoods. The wildlife is prolific. A wide variety of waterfowl, including ducks (mallards, widgeon, blue winged teal, cinnamon teal), Canada geese, and tundra swans, as well as geese, turkey, pheasant, eagles, sandhill cranes, and songbirds, are perpetually present. Big game, including whitetail deer, moose, and occasionally elk also call the ranch home. The ranch is being offered in “turnkey” condition. A charming farmhouse provides 3,056± square feet of living space, including five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two living rooms. The current owner has identified and secured permits for septic systems at two additional premier homesites, tucked against the private, wooded bottomland and providing panoramic mountain views. Jefferson Springs Ranch offers an unparalleled blend of outstanding wildlife habitat, productive ranchland, and convenient location, making it an ideal retreat for a new owner to create their own secluded, wildlife-rich oasis. MLS# 394606
Property Area: 4TSW - Three Forks South/Willow Creek Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 650
- 18711 Crystal Mountain Road Ranch, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $2,500,000
Acres: 97.22 STATUS: Active MLS#: 386553
Located between Townsend and Three Forks, Montana, Crystal Mountain Road winds through the gently rolling terrain to bring you home to this 97.22-acre property. The ranch-style home consists of 1,300 square feet in an open-concept floor plan. Hardwood floors encompass the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, and large windows allow natural light to fill each room. Central air conditioning and a wood-burning stove accommodate the hot and cold months. Sweeping mountain views span the horizon from the oversized deck. A separate set of patio doors allow the master suite its own degree of privacy and exit to the wrap-around porch. A gazebo allows for a separate retreat to relax and enjoy the tranquility. Security cameras keep the property safe and an underground sprinkler system provides hydration to keep the lawn lush. The 97 acres make for an ideal space for horses or animals. A separate shop has 4 stalls to keep a boat, a camper, ATVs, or other vehicles. The area is rich with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors of Montana. The mighty Missouri River lies a couple of miles west of the property. Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, boating, or riding away into the sunset on your steady horse with not a worry in the world and big blue skies stretching overhead. MLS# 386553
Property Area: 4O - Gallatin County Other Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 97.22
- 3179 Pyfer Road N, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $1,900,000
Acres: 113.72 STATUS: Active MLS#: 391476
5 Irrigation water rights, and 2 well water rights. Two manufactured residents, Propane heat. 2 leases on property until September 1, 2024. MLS# 391476
Property Area: 4TC - Three Forks City Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 113.72
- NHN Milligan Canyon Road, Three Forks MT 59721
PRICE: $1,000,000
Acres: 197.91 STATUS: Active MLS#: 392274
Views! Nearly 198 acres of mixed terrain with views south toward the Gallatin Valley and Bridger Mountains and north toward the Jefferson Canyon and the mountains beyond. Bordered on the north and south by State of Montana lands, this private parcel is frequented by white tail deer and elk. The land has mixed vegetation, evergreen trees, rocky outcroppings and a very large open area at the end of the road that would make an exceptionally nice building site with views in each direction. Perc test completed in 2017. 60- foot road easement is recorded for insurable access. No covenants. Electricity is 0.3 miles from the property boundary. Vigilante Electric Coop is the local provider. 2022 property taxes are $52.05. Yes, fifty-two dollars and five cents. Very modest well depths on the adjacent parcel at 82 feet and 125 feet. Enjoy hiking, hunting, and exploring local history at the nearby Lewis and Clark Caverns, the headwaters of the Missouri River, and more. Located just 7 miles from Three Forks, this parcel has amazing potential for a home site or recreational retreat with its proximity to Bozeman and the greater Gallatin Valley for airport, shopping, nightlife, and restaurants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create your private Montana getaway. MLS# 392274
Property Area: 7TJ - Three Forks/Jefferson Co. Subdivision: None Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 197.91
- 127 Hayden Taylor Road, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $845,000
Acres: 50.11 STATUS: Active MLS#: 383861
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - Completely remodeled home and shop on 50 acres. Ideal opportunity for a Montana ranchette/mini-farm or family compound ~40 miles from Bozeman. Rare find of 50 acres with end of road privacy, bordering a conservation easement. Year-round access, County maintains road to the driveway. Ideal for a family compound or spec homes, with four separately deeded parcels allowing additional homes/cabins. The 2007 manufactured home is like new! It was purchased and totally remodeled with new paint and engineered flooring throughout, quartz countertops and new appliances in the kitchen, and new bathroom fixtures & quart countertops. Awesome floor plan features TWO living areas, desirable split layout with the master bedroom and ensuite bath (soaking tub and tiled shower). A large no-maintenance deck has also been added. Nice 1600sqft shop/garage with concrete floor, electricity, and an oversized door. Private well producing 15gpm. The four parcels, totaling 50 acres, are deeded separately with various terrain offering level homes sites, lush native-grass pastureland, and hills & draws create wildlife habitat. Power or power easements are in place on all four lots. Surrounded by the Horseshoe Hills, there are expansive views of the Clarkston Valley. Be self-sufficient growing garden vegetables, raising chickens for eggs, and livestock is allowed. Ample room on the property to target shoot and hunt. Deer frequent the property and elk, antelope & wild turkey are in the area. Blue ribbon fishing is nearby in the Gallatin, Madison, and Missouri Rivers. Public lands, including access to the Missouri River at Fairweather Fishing Access, hunting and trail riding are mere minutes from the property. Local area recreation includes Headwaters State Park, Copper City Bike Trails, and Lewis and Clark Caverns. General area recreation includes Big Sky Ski Resort and Yellowstone National Park is only ~90 miles. The local town of Three Forks (~20 miles) offers K-12 schools, medical clinic and pharmacy, groceries, banks, restaurants and shopping. Bozeman is approximately 40 miles and there you will find the University of Montana, larger anchor grocery and retail stores, banks and restaurants, medical specialists, a hospital, and an international airport. This is a unique opportunity to own 50 contiguous acres ~40 miles from Bozeman, Montana. MLS# 383861
Property Area: 4TP - Three Forks - Ponderosa Pines Subdivision: Ponderosa Pines Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 50.11
- 820 Miller Canyon Road, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $775,000
Acres: 10.07 STATUS: Active MLS#: 391916
Don't miss this incredibly well-built 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on 10.068 acres backing to 894+ acres of State & FWP public land suitable for hiking, horseback riding & mountain biking with access to the Missouri River. On the main level, you will find an open-concept living room with a wood-burning stove, dining room, and kitchen. Just down the hall are three spacious bedrooms including the main with an ensuite and walk-in closet. The walkout basement offers a large living room with a wood-burning stove, two bedrooms, one 3/4 bathroom, and a huge storage room currently used as a pantry. This home features an automated off-grid power system including a windmill, solar panels, a battery bank, and propane generators. Power is near if you wish to have it added. Please ask your real estate agent for the extensive list of amenities for this property, some of the main items are: core bond insulation, radiant floor heat, air exchange, and a 1,100-gallon cistern with a water filtration system. Buyers, save yourself down payment/lender fees, Seller offering $20,000 at closing with acceptable offer. MLS# 391916
Property Area: 4TP - Three Forks - Ponderosa Pines Subdivision: Ponderosa Pines Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 10.07
- 5250 Madison Road, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $750,000
Acres: 26 STATUS: Active MLS#: 392024
Nestled in Madison County, this property consists of approximately 26± acres and boasts 0.12± miles of picturesque riverfront along the Madison River. Located north of the Cobblestone Fishing Access Site, this section of the Madison River offers deep, slow holes providing diverse fishing opportunities. Dotted with outbuildings, the land features natural wetlands and the flow of Darling Spring Creek. Offering breathtaking vistas of the Spanish Peaks Range, the Madison Range's limestone cliffs, and glimpses of the Tobacco Root Mountain Range, the property is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Its diverse ecosystem attracts many wildlife, including waterfowl, making it an ideal habitat for wildlife observation. Conveniently located just a 15-minute drive from Three Forks and a 30-minute drive from Bozeman, this property offers both seclusion and accessibility for those seeking a serene Montana retreat. MLS# 392024
Property Area: 4TC - Three Forks City Subdivision: None Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 26
- 12430 Crystal Mountain Road, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $573,700
Acres: 21.77 STATUS: Active MLS#: 392455
Lot 1004 of 21.8 acres is being sold for its “LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION”-– and for its SPACIOUSNESS & SECLUSION!! It is truly one-of-a-kind! MAY BE SUBDIVDEABLE for regaining some costs. It features a massive 4,536 sq ft metal-roofed, metal-sided, pole-barn shop for a new owner who may enjoy fabricating wood or metal products, or for storage of vehicle “toys.” PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS-SEEN, AS-IS & only the vehicles will be removed by the seller; OTHER DEBRIS ON PROPERTY WILL REMAIN. The owner hooked into the electrical grid, plus created a solar powered water well & parked their RV here to live in. Keeping existing water flowing to an outdoor pot will undoubtedly welcome a wide variety of songbirds, rabbits, wild turkeys, foxes, geese, pheasants. etc., seasonally. An uninhabitable dilapidated former dwelling consisting of 4 Bd, 1 Ba upstairs & 2 Bd, 1 Ba downstairs on a 55’x 30’ cinder block foundation exists. Owner is putting NO VALUE on for this because it could be mold ridden; pictures shown are merely to show what is there. As to LOCATION, this spread-out acreage has numerous unused places where mother-in-law quarters could be built without losing privacy of the already-improved portion of the property. Additionally, it is near the northwesternmost extreme of 18.5-square-mile Ponderosa Pines Ranch where a very short hike across railroad right-of-way to a side-channel fishing spot opposite a large vegetated island of the Missouri River where locals say fishing can be phenomenal in the fall of a year; wildlife abound on this island. So, this may be especially attractive to a buyer who likes to fish/boat/raft, or just sit on the riverbank & watch the natural peacefulness of Canada geese and pelicans’ nesting on the island & observe the eagles that like to chase them. To further add to the end-of-road privacy & mystique of the LOCATION is a deep, heavily vegetated natural seasonal stream channel on the northeast side of the acreage; to zoom in on this area use Google Earth coordinates on the big shop at 46.08783,-111.38907. Some pictures here show native wildlife. The perimeter boundary is fenced but needs some repairs. Property tax in 2023 was a low $1,305. Covenants exist but are no longer enforced by the disbanded property owners’ association. Elevation of only 4,000 ‘ is 400’ lower than the international airport in Belgrade, MT located less than 1 hour drive away, meaning winter snow accumulation is comparatively minimal. MLS# 392455
Property Area: 4TP - Three Forks - Ponderosa Pines Subdivision: Ponderosa Pines Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 21.77
- TBD Gate Road, Three Forks MT 59752
PRICE: $375,000
Acres: 20.15 STATUS: Active MLS#: 393226
Escape to your own slice of paradise in the heart of Montana's breathtaking wilderness! Nestled on 20.149 acres of pristine land, this rustic cabin offers a unique opportunity to embrace the tranquility of nature while being just a stone's throw away from the Missouri River! Sold as-is, this property is perfect for those looking to create their dream retreat or invest in a one-of-a-kind getaway. The property consist of two lots with each lot being just over 10 acres. The cabin is a dry cabin with a well already onsite and electicity at the front gate ready to be hooked up. This cabin is perfect for a starter home or expansion. Embrace the spirit of the wild and make this rustic retreat your own. MLS# 393226
Property Area: 4O - Gallatin County Other Subdivision: Ponderosa Pines Nearest City: Three Forks
Acres: 20.15
