1607 Shields River Rd
Wilsall, MT 59086
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,736 sqft (on 320 acres)
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,736 sqft
(on 320 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 90% nearby.
Home Highlights
Outdoor
Porch
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$2,376
Listed
4 days ago
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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About this House
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.
*Property and water rights information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all acreage, boundaries and water rights with Montana DNRC and qualified counsel. Additional dwellings subject to Montana DEQ approval; buyer to verify water availability for expanded use. Broker makes no warranty. Interior photos are virtually staged.
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.
*Property and water rights information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all acreage, boundaries and water rights with Montana DNRC and qualified counsel. Additional dwellings subject to Montana DEQ approval; buyer to verify water availability for expanded use. Broker makes no warranty. Interior photos are virtually staged.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 90% nearby.
Home Details for 1607 Shields River Rd
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Three Quarter Bath |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2736 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Septic Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Some Gas Appliances, StoveDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Propane,Stove,WoodHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Has Electric on Property |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Tile |
View Has a ViewView: Meadow, Mountain(s), Rural, River, Southern Exposure, Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, PorchFencing: Cross Fenced, Log Fence, Split Rail, WoodVegetation: Grassed, Partially WoodedOther Structures: Barn(s), Corral(s), Outbuilding, StorageExterior: Sprinkler/Irrigation |
Parking & Garage No Garage |
Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: Creek, River FrontRoad Frontage: Private Road, Year RoundRoad Surface Type: Gravel, PavedOn Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Farm & Range Horse Amenities: Corral(s), Stock Pen(s) |
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level, Rolling |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 2736 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 3Days on Market: 4 |
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Year Built Year Built: 2001 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: Farm, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Custom,Rustic |
Building Construction Materials: Wood Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 0006417200 |
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Price List Price: $6,500,000Price Per Sqft: $2,376 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Closing & Funding, Closing, Delivery Of Deed |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: WilsallCommunity: None |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 413554 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2736 Square Feet |
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Association for this Listing: Big Sky Country MLSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 320 Acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Cash, 1031 Exchange, 3rd Party Financing |
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Business Information Ownership: Full |
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Mls Number: 413554Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: River, Creek/StreamAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2736Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-30067-N-0006417200-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 3 |
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jackie Wickens & Trecie Wheat Hughes Team, (406) 451-3485
Yellowstone Brokers
Trecie Wheat Hughes, (406) 579-5416
Yellowstone Brokers
Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Source: Big Sky Country MLS, MLS#413554
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Price History for 1607 Shields River Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | $6,500,000 | Listed For Sale | Big Sky Country MLS #411834 |
| 08/02/2018 | -- | Sold | N/A |
| 07/06/2018 | $2,200,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/13/2018 | $2,200,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/02/2018 | $2,200,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/15/2017 | $2,200,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/06/2017 | $2,400,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/02/2015 | $2,600,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/11/2015 | $2,600,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,816 |
| Assessment | $668,127 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1607 Shields River Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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2.15 | Single-Family Home | - | 03/02/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,030 | |
6.06 | Single-Family Home | - | 08/25/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,713 | |
6.21 | Single-Family Home | - | 05/14/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 4,480 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1607 Shields River Rd.
- Shields Valley Elementary School
- PK-6
- Public
- 107 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AStudent Review17y ago - Shields Valley 7-8
- 7-8
- Public
- 32 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Shields Valley High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 59 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. 
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Agent Phone: (406) 451-3485
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1607 Shields River Rd, Wilsall, MT 59086 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,736 sqft single-family home built in 2001. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Big Sky Country MLS on Jul 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 413554.