Properties for sale on the Jefferson River
Seeking conservation buyers to protect the Jefferson from foolish development.
Jefferson River Real Estate: Properties for Sale on the Jefferson
Ranches, Recreational Properties, and Vacant Land for Sale
Please consider placing a conservation easment on any property you buy along the Jefferson River.
See also the: Builder's Guide: Commonsense Do's and Don'ts for Building along the Jefferson River.
Properties for sale are listed in descending order down the river.
Hells Canyon Turnoff - $225,000
This 170 acre parcel connects with Highway 41 immediately west of the Jefferson River bridge and Hells Canyon Road. There is access directly from Hwy 41 on both ends of the property. This property includes bottomland meadows and upland dry hills and rock out-croppings, with public land (BLM) on two sides. This parcel is drier, with less critical wildlife habitat or mosquito habitat than many properties along the Jefferson River. However, development of parcels like this one greatly fragment and degrade the viewshed and quality of life for all people who live in the area. A conservation easement on this property would help prevent additional fragmentation of the viewshed and scenery along this stretch of the Jefferson River. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
Hells Canyon Road - Parcels starting at $175,000
The Hells Canyon Ranch originally consisted of approximately 764 deeded acres in one block that stretched from the Jefferson River to the rugged upland foothills of the Highland Mountains. However, it was subdivided into multiple tracts, most of which have already sold. The Hells Canyon Ranch is bordered by BLM land on its north and west sides.
Several of the parcels feature a little bit of Jefferson River frontage, backed by a long strip of poorly divided mountain acreage that would be difficult to access or utlize in any way. The gravel road to the properties gets flooded occassionally during high water years. These parcels are at risk of being developed with starter mansions overlooking the river.
Tract A - 43.3 acres: SOLD
Tract A has been sold, but there is not yet any construction activity on the parcel.
Tract B - 213.7 acres: SOLD
Tract B was sold before it could be protected, and there is now a large, house and garage on the property.
Tract C - 187 ± acres SOLD
It would have been nice to see this property conserved as a buffer to the Hells Canyon Fishing Access Site. Unfortunately, the property was sold to a buyer who slashed a road and building site into the face of the hill, and dropped in a modular home that is sorely visible from every direction.
Tract D - 92.2 acres: SOLD
Tract D was sold and the new owner has thankfully pledged to build an off-grid, low profile house that will blend in with the area and be largely invisible from the Jefferson River.
Tract E - 104 acres offered at $295,000
Upland foothills with approx 1/4 mile frontage on Jefferson River. Be a hero and conserve this property to protect the viewshed. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
Tract F - 28.8 acres offered at $175,000
This acreage features unobstructed views of Jefferson River and the Tobacco Root Mountains. The property includes about 370 feet of Jefferson River frontage and the remnants of old homestead buildings. Help conserve this parcel. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
Tract G - 94.96 acres offered at $225,000
Unusual rock outcroppings and scattered juniper trees serve as natural landscaping on this 94.96 acre parcel. This mountain parcel borders BLM land with Hells Canyon Creek through the southwest corner and overlooks the Jefferson River. By placing a conservation easement on this parcel you can help prevent sprawl and fragmentation of wildlife habitat. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
100 Acres and a Cabin - $950,000
This 100+/- acre parcel includes 3/4 of a mile of Jefferson River frontage on it's eastern boundary. The property has been surveyed to the center line of the river and includes three parcels which could be
boundary adjusted to suit multiple sales. Additionally, the Creeklyn Ditch bisects the property and creates a variety of habitat for all types of native game animals, birds, and mosquitoes. There are water rights to flood irrigate the pastures, and there is a portion of the meadows which have historically been hayed.
The property lies just north of the Jefferson River Bridge approximately 8 miles from Twin Bridges, Montana, with easy access off of Highway 41. It includes two modest cabins with utilities and another site which was perked for a
standard septic system. The main cabin has tile floors, a granite counter top on the breakfast bar, hickory cabinets, 1 bath, a sleeping loft, and electric heating.
The property and adjoining lands have abundant cover making it an excellent whitetail deer and moose habitat. A conservation easement on this property would help prevent additional fragmentation of the wildlife habitat and scenery of this stretch of the Jefferson River. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
Fish Creek Ranch - $5,900,000
The Fish Creek Ranch on the Jefferson River consists of +/-1605 acres of healthy river bottom land with +/- 4 miles of frontage on the Jefferson River, and over three miles of Fish Creek (a trophy spring fed fishery), as well as a small spring creek.
The ranch includes a mixture of mature cottonwood forests, dense escape cover for pheasants and deer, tremendous waterfowl habitat and productive irrigated ground. The diverse habitat makes forms many different "rooms" on the ranch, all unique but each comprised of the key components of quality fish and wildlife habitat; water, food and cover. A conservation easement on this property would help preserve the integrity of the wildlife habitat and scenery of this prime stretch of the Jefferson River. See the complete listing at Fay Ranches.com.
Twenty-One Acres near Cardwell - $200,000
This property has potential as a campsite for the Jefferson River Canoe Trail. It is across the road from the Mayflower Fishing Access Site. It features twenty-one acres on the Jefferson River, with views of the Tobacco Root Mountains, trees, wildlife, specatular views in all directions, easy access, and lots of mosquitoes. The property is fenced with nice pasture, corrals, and a small horse barn. Well, septic, electric, and phone all have been installed. It has a large spring-fed trout pond with a small spill-over pond next to it. See the complete listing at Mountain View Real Estate.
Parcel B - Twenty Acres near Cardwell - $299,000
This property would make an ideal campsite for the Jefferson River Canoe Trail. It is at high risk for being developed with a big house overlooking the Jefferson River. The property has higher bench ground and a lower meadow, with a road leading down to the river, with a campsite under the cottonwood trees. There is a spring on the property that has been developed. Power is available at the road, and a section of public land is across the road from the property. See the complete listing at Great Divide Reality.
Lost Highway Ranch - $495,000
The Lost Highway Ranch is a small parcel near Three Forks, Montana, with 29.67 acres of land and a 1,488 square foot manufactured home. Additional developments include a large garage and a wood shed. Highway 2 previously ran through the property, prior to rebuilding and straightening the road, thus the name. This property includes two ponds, good whitetail and waterfowl hunting, and as with any property in this area, lots of prime mosquito habitat. Aside from concerns about mosquitoes and West Nile virus, this would be a prime horse property. It is fenced and cross-fenced for horse management. Additional acreage may be available. A conservation easement on this property would help preserve the integrity of the wildlife habitat and scenery of this stretch of the Jefferson River. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
Three Forks Ranch - $2,750,000
This is an amazing property for anyone who wants to have the feeling of being on a remote and private ranch surrounded by wildlife just minutes from town. The Three Forks Ranch includes a 5,600 square foot custom home, +/- 392 deeded acres and +/- 1.25 miles of Jefferson River frontage. There is also a large mutli-use building with excellent storage capacity. A 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is built into this multi-use building. The property is very hidden and private, with a bridge across its own "moat," a largely stagnant channel of the Jefferson River that wraps around the south and east sides of the property. The majority of the property lies within the floodplain of the Jefferson River and a prime breeding area for mosquitoes. A conservation easement on this property would help preserve the integrity of the wildlife habitat and scenery of this stretch of the Jefferson River. See the complete listing at Fay Ranches.
Old Town Road - $2,590,000
This property includes approximately 775 acres of land with1.5 miles of Jefferson River frontage near its confluence with the Missouri River. Sale also includes a modest ranch home, approximately 100 acres of irrigated hayground and Jefferson River water rights. The property includes an adundance of whitetail, waterfowl, pheasants, eagles, mosquitoes, and fishing opportunities. A conservation easement on this property would help prevent additional fragmentation of wildlife habitat and scenery along this stretch of the Jefferson River. See the complete listing at Prudential Montana.
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