29189 S Ferndale DriveBigfork, MT 59911

Description

Don’t miss this rare offering with 165 feet of Swan River frontage! This wooded retreat showcases the best of Montana living with the sound and sight of one of Montana's most beautiful rivers right outside your door. The property includes a well appointed main home and a detached garage with guest accommodations, offering exceptional versatility for hosting, multigenerational living, or creating a dedicated studio or workspace. Just minutes from the village of Bigfork, the location blends tranquility with convenience and provides easy access to shops, dining, and recreation. Enjoy direct river access for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and abundant wildlife viewing. The property is ideally situated near Eagle Bend Golf Course, Flathead Lake, and year round recreation in Lakeside, Whitefish, Kalispell, and Glacier National Park. As part of the desirable Swan Sites Association, owners benefit from private gated access to Swan Lake through the community common area - perfect for picnicking or launching watercraft. Properties offering this level of natural beauty, privacy, and versatility are increasingly rare. Schedule your private showing and experience Montana living at its finest. Listing Agent is related to Seller. The main house is log and features a large primary suite with a three quarter bathroom. The house originally had two bedrooms, that were converted to one great room. The living area of the main house has a wood stove with a glass door for ambiance. Laundry/mud room was added in 2000. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a detached studio that serves as one of the bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, a private retreat, creative space, or home office. It also has a three quarter bathroom and a wood stove for those cool Montana nights. The garage has a kitchenette, plus an area in the back that was used as a working dog kennel. There are two remaining kennels with openings to the outside concrete pad, but no current fencing. There is also an elevated tub for grooming. The apartment/garage has log siding.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Cabin / LogHome

Year built

1972

Living area

1,286 Sq Ft

Lot size

1.37 acres

Garage spaces

1

Zoning

Residential

Days on market

123

MLS^® Listing#

30071560

Property Features

Interior

Open Floorplan

Appliances

Cooktop · Dryer · Dishwasher · Disposal · Range · Refrigerator · Washer

Heating

Baseboard · Electric · Wood Stove

Basement

Crawl Space · Concrete

Parking

Garage · Garage Door Opener · Heated Garage

Laundry

Washer Hookup

Patio

Wrap Around

Lot features

Level · Wooded · Waterfront

Construction

Wood Siding · Log · Log Siding · See Remarks

Roof

Metal

Other structures

Shed(s)

Utilities

Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Connected

Sewer

Private Sewer · Septic Tank

Water source

Private · Well

Financial Details

HOA

$50 / AnnuallyAssociation: Swan Sites Home Owners Association

Annual taxes

$4,109Tax year 2025

Parcel number

15370811304010000

Directions

MT Hwy 83 to left on S. Ferndale Drive. Property is on the left before crossing the Swan River.