Opportunities like this rarely come along. Set at the base of the iconic Crazy Mountains, this beautifully updated cabin offers a truly rare level of access to Montana wilderness—within walking distance to thousands of acres of Forest Service land, trailheads, and high mountain lakes. Properties with this kind of proximity to protected public land are increasingly hard to find, making this an exceptional and limited offering.
Situated on 3.2 private acres, the cabin has been thoughtfully updated within the last year, including a recent addition that blends modern comfort with timeless, vintage-inspired touches. The interior features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a full kitchen, and warm, inviting living spaces anchored by a charming gas stove—perfect for cozy evenings with a good book after days spent exploring. The primary bedroom opens to a private deck with sweeping views of the Crazy Mountains, an ideal spot to greet the morning or unwind at sunset.
Cottonwood Creek runs through the corner of the property, adding to the peaceful, natural setting. A dry bunkhouse provides additional space for guests, while a fire pit invites evenings under Montana’s expansive, star-filled skies. The cabin is tied to power, and a heat pump added in 2025 offers efficient heating and cooling for the primary bedroom.
Outdoor recreation is truly at your doorstep—fly fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife watching, and access to vast stretches of public land are all just steps away. Access is via a Forest Service road, making the property seasonal unless you have a snowmobile or track vehicle, though there has been winter access by car this winter. The plumbing is not currently configured for winter use but could be modified if year-round use is desired.
Quiet, private, and surrounded by wilderness, this is the kind of Montana retreat that seldom becomes available. A rare chance to own a legacy cabin in one of the state’s most sought-after and tightly held mountain settings at the doorstep of the Crazy Mountains.
Contingent
$599,000
588 Upper Cottonwood Rd, Wilsall, MT 59086
3beds
925sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
3.17 Acres Lot
$571,100 Zestimate®
$648/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully updated cabinWarm inviting living spacesThree bedroomsFull kitchenCharming gas stove
- 55 days |
- 3,279 |
- 167 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 24, 2026 at 07:49am
Listed by:
Lauren Dalzell 406-223-6453,
Small Dog Realty
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 408530Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Some Gas Appliances, Stove
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 925
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 925
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Southern Exposure, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 3.17 Acres
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0006349500
- Zoning description: Call Listing Agent for Details
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wilsall
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $648/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,956
- Annual tax amount: $1,856
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,3rd Party Financing
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$571,100
$543,000 - $600,000
$1,744/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$648/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #408530 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$648/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #408530 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,574 -10.8% | $472,956 +38.8% |
| 2024 | $1,765 +3.3% | $340,800 |
| 2023 | $1,708 +35.4% | $340,800 +67.1% |
| 2022 | $1,261 +5.1% | $204,007 |
| 2021 | $1,200 +41.5% | $204,007 +58.9% |
| 2020 | $848 -5.8% | $128,347 |
| 2019 | $901 -6% | $128,347 +15.4% |
| 2018 | $958 +0.5% | $111,197 |
| 2017 | $953 +29.6% | $111,197 +24.2% |
| 2016 | $735 +12.2% | $89,556 |
| 2015 | $655 -1.2% | $89,556 +80.5% |
| 2014 | $663 +5.6% | $49,608 +3.2% |
| 2013 | $627 -1.3% | $48,081 +3.6% |
| 2012 | $636 | $46,400 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $61,397 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,397 |
| 2006 | -- | $61,397 |
| 2005 | -- | $61,397 |
| 2004 | -- | $61,397 |
| 2003 | -- | $61,397 +21.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,358 |
| 2000 | -- | $50,358 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,209/mo
Principal & interest
$2924
Property taxes
$285
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 59086
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Shields Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 10.8 mi
- 9/10Shields Valley 7-8Grades: 7-8Distance: 10.2 mi
- 4/10Shields Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.2 mi
Local experts in 59086
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- Park County
- Wilsall
- 59086
- 588 Upper Cottonwood Rd

