$599,000

BACK ON MARKET - NO FAULT OF THE HOME - Set back in the pines on 3.36 private acres, this 4-bed, 2-bath Stevensville home pairs western character with everyday function, one mile from Highway 93 and minutes from the Kootenai Creek trailhead and millions of acres of National Forest. Franciscan-style exposed beams define the main living areas, with a wood stove on each level and a mix of bamboo, laminate, carpet and vinyl hardwood flooring throughout. French doors in the living room open straight onto the deck. Kitchen updates include an LG ThinQ refrigerator, Samsung range and microwave, and a Bosch dishwasher. The main-level primary suite features a soaking tub, dual vanities and a wall-mounted heated towel rack. Upstairs, a bonus loft works as a rec room or home theater. New custom no-see-um mesh screens were installed throughout most of the home last summer. Outside, an oversized deck is set up for evening stargazing, a garden space is ready for planting, and an attached 2-car garage adds storage. Two horses were previously kept on an electric track fencing system that preserved the native grasses and interior landscaping. High-speed internet available. Stevensville is Montana's oldest town, home to Historic St. Mary's Mission, a Main Street lined with local shops and cafés, and the annual Creamery Picnic each summer. The Bitterroot River runs just east of town, known for blue-ribbon trout fishing, floating, and the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge with its riverside trails and wildlife viewing. The Bitterroot and Sapphire ranges frame the valley, with canyon trailheads, alpine lakes, and backcountry access in every direction. With Highway 93 a mile away, Missoula's shopping, dining, University of Montana events, and Missoula Montana Airport are roughly 30 minutes north.