42 River Ridge Lane

Shelby, MT 59474

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.

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