8 West Fork Road
Nye, Montana 59061

Listing Details

• 3Bedrooms
• 3Bathrooms
• 1920Sq Footage
• 712Acres

Nestled in the heart of Nye, Montana, Stillwater Legacy Ranch is a rare and remarkable offering that is rich in history and epitomizes the beauty and recreational abundance of the Stillwater Valley. Encompassing approximately 712± deeded acres, this property is framed by nature’s finest elements—rugged peaks, winding rivers, fertile meadows, and expansive nearby public lands. A true sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, the ranch is surrounded by the stunning Beartooth Mountains and Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. This untouched backcountry yields access to world-class hiking, fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure, right from your back gate and beyond. Stillwater Legacy Ranch boasts an extraordinary 1.65± miles of the Stillwater River frontage, complemented by 0.7± miles of both sides of the West Fork Stillwater River flowing through the middle of the property. In addition to these significant water features, the property hosts a network of spring creeks that offer outstanding potential for stream restoration and enhancement, creating both ecological value and fly-fishing opportunities. Adding to its rarity, these natural thermal springs that never freeze over flow year-round through the property, enhancing its appeal, utility, and natural wonder. Originally homesteaded in 1896, this working ranch has been owned and operated by the same family for 129 years. It has earned distinction as a Montana Historical Ranch and is a treasured part of the state’s ranching heritage. Agriculturally, the ranch supports approximately 80± acres of flood-irrigated land planted in a productive creeping meadow foxtail and orchard grass mix, offering potential for hay production or livestock grazing. Improvements on the property include three modest homes, a barn, a garage, and four sheds—ideal for supporting an active agricultural lifestyle. Stillwater Legacy Ranch is ideally situated just 45± minutes from Columbus, 1± hour from the charming town of Red Lodge, and 1.5± hours from the commercial hub of Billings. Whether you’re seeking a private retreat, a working ranch, or a family legacy property, Stillwater Legacy Ranch offers unmatched natural beauty, abundant flowing waters, historic prestige, and remarkable privacy.

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Additional Features

• Appliances
  Built In Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
• Architectural Style
  Ranch
• Bathrooms Full
  3
• Bathrooms Total Integer
  3
• Bedrooms Total
  3
• Building Area Total
  1920
• City
  Nye
• Co List Agent Direct Phone
  406-600-5354
• Co List Agent Email
  sshelton@fayranches.com
• Co List Agent Full Name
  Samuel Shelton
• Co List Office Name
  Fay Ranches
• Contract Status Change Date
  2025-06-24
• Cumulative Days On Market
  17
• Directions
  From Big Timber, head E on I90, exit N 9th St/ M T-78 toward Columbus, turn right, Turn right onto E Pike Ave/ M T-78, Turn left onto S Pratten St/ M T-78, Follow S Pratten St/ M T-78, Turn right onto Nye Rd
• Garage Spaces
  2
• Garage
  Yes
• Latitude
  45.443100
• Levels
  One
• Listing Contract Date
  2025-06-24
• Listing Key
  1119095655
• List Price
  21000000
• Living Area
  1920
• Longitude
  -109.792600
• Lot Features
  Level, Pasture, Ranch
• Lot Size Acres
  712.00000
• Lot Size Square Feet
  31014720
• MLS Area Major
  Other Counties/ State
• MLS Area Minor
  12 M - Other Montana Counties
• MLS Status
  Active
• Original List Price
  21000000
• Originating System Name
  S W M T
• Other Structures
  Guest House, Sheds, Storage, Workshop
• Parcel Number
  1140016
• Photos Count
  47
• Postal Code
  59061
• Property Sub Type
  Single Family Residence
• Property Type
  Farm
• Road Surface Type
  Gravel
• Roof
  Metal
• Sewer
  Septic Tank
• Standard Status
  Active
• Stories
  1
• Tax Annual Amount
  7714
• Tax Legal Description
  Please contact LA for Legal Description
• Tax Year
  2024
• Unparsed Address
  8 West Fork Road
• Utilities
  Electricity Available, Septic Available, Water Available
• View
  Farmland, Meadow, Mountains, Rural, River, Creek Stream, Trees Woods
• View
  Yes
• Waterfront Features
  Creek, River Front, River Access
• Water Source
  Well
• Year Built
  2005