42 River Ridge Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
Listing Courtesy of Tara Petersen, MT Ranch & Home Real Estate
Listing #411017
3
Bedrooms
2 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
1824
Square Feet
Single Family Residence
Type
About this property
Rare opportunity to own a beautiful 30.45-acre horse property in the scenic Marias Valley just outside of Shelby, Montana, near the Canadian border. This area is known for its strong ranching roots, wide open spaces, horseback riding, hunting, agriculture, and true Northern Montana lifestyle. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain, river valley, and prairie views, this meticulously maintained hobby ranch offers the space, freedom, and functionality buyers are searching for. The 1,824 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and extensive mature landscaping that creates a private park like setting with room to relax and enjoy the quiet country lifestyle. The property is fully set up for horses, livestock, and everyday ranch use with a barn, shop, corrals, loafing sheds, arena, and fenced and cross fenced pastures. Whether you want to ride, train, run a few head of livestock, raise 4-H animals, or simply enjoy a turnkey Montana setup, this property is ready. Located in true Northern Montana ranch country, this property offers the rare combination of usable acreage, well-kept improvements, big sky views, and small-town convenience near Shelby. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, equestrian retreat, hobby ranch, recreational getaway, or peaceful Montana escape, this property delivers the Western lifestyle, privacy, and room to roam that are getting harder to find. Clean, functional, scenic, and well equipped, this is the kind of horse property that rarely comes available.property features
Location Information
MLS Area
Other Montana Counties
Subdivision
Other
Longitude
-111.873417
Latitude
48.41752
Directions
From Marias Valley Rd, take Marias Acres Rd, then turn left on River Ridge Lane
INTERIOR FEATURES
Interior
Square Feet
1824
Bedrooms
3
Full / Half Baths
2 / 0
Heating
Baseboard,Wood
Half Baths
0
Cooling
None
Floors
Laundry
Basement Description
Exterior FEATURES
Style
Stories
1
View Description
Farmland,Meadow,Mountain(s),Rural,River,Southern Exposure,Creek/Stream,Valley
Exterior
Garden,Gravel Driveway,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Landscaping,Play Structure
Parking Description
Attached,Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size in Acres
30
Water
Septic Tank
Zoning
None/Unknown
Patio / Deck Description
Fencing
Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Perimeter,Pipe,Wrought Ir
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Year Built
1979
Roof/Attic
Property SubType
Single Family Residence
Amenities
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Gallatin-BigSky-BSC data last updated at 2026-05-23 12:01:16 PM MT