Large Acreage Property Overlooking Flathead Lake

PRICE REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLERS. This is one of the last large acreage privately owned tracts in Lakeside with direct views of Flathead Lake. This property BORDERS PUBLIC LAND, HAS TWO ENTRANCES (BLACKTAIL ROAD FRONTAGE AND EMILS LANE), AND THERE ARE NO CCRS OR HOA. The sun rises each morning over the Swan Mountains to the east above Flathead Lake - radiating a colorful live show as the fog lifts above the snow-capped mountains. Many of the premier home sites on this tract feature a spectacular east-facing view – perfectly showcasing these epic Montana sunrises. Come see for yourself. Contact Joe Sangimino / Tanner Rauk at (406) 407-4287, or your real estate professional.

The property is located above the town of Lakeside (pop. ~2700) with a travel distance of approximately 1.6 miles from I-93 to the main entrance. It has excellent road access off of Emils Lane as well as frontage on Blacktail Road. Both entrances are gated, there are no through roads, and an interior road infrastructure suitable for an SUV spans almost 3 miles across the property. It borders public land to the west (Flathead National Forest), and offers tranquility, seclusion, and privacy above a small lakefront town. Glacier International Airport is a short 20-minute drive.

The terrain on this property is very diverse and usable – featuring stands of ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and Douglas fir of varying age and marketability. The topography is diverse - with much of the property gently sloping and/or flat with usable benches. There are a couple of steep drainages and hillsides on the southwest corner, south-central border, and western boundary. Although this property has the potential to be suitable for a variety of land development applications, the ideal land uses would be the development of a luxury estate, family compound, hobby ranch, horse property, or the development of multiple “mini” ranches/homesteads. This property is currently unzoned. There are at least seven easily identifiable flat areas that are topographically suitable for pasture/field development, depending on the buyer's standards. For ranching and equestrian applications, approximately 85+ acres could potentially be converted into fenced pasture with a mountain backdrop. The flat areas could also be suitable for the development of roping arenas, outbuildings, guest houses, employee cabins, etc.

The easternmost approximately 3-acre parcel was created to maintain permanent access to the property. There is a recorded permanent easement connecting the end of this parcel to Emils Crest Road. This entrance parcel is approximately 1300’ long – about half of which is also used by the neighbor for access to their home on the north side of this small parcel. The entrance to the approximately 400-acre tract is gated, fenced, and locked. A buried electric transformer has been constructed at the entrance to the property, but there is neighboring electricity available in other locations. With good logs available from surrounding tracts, water wells, and septic installation are not anticipated as a building constraint. Depending on elevation, the static water levels range from approximately 130’ – 440’. The production rates of surrounding wells range from approximately 12 – 40 gpm based on publicly available well logs.

This property borders 480 acres of Flathead National Forest (public land) to the west that encompasses Baldy Mountain (elevation 4954’). Further to the west is a large section of the National Forest around Blacktail Mountain that is open to hiking, hunting, and public recreation. The habitat and terrain on the property is currently supporting a healthy population of whitetail deer, grouse, and turkey. Elk also frequent the property throughout the year, as well as the occasional black bear and mountain lion. For the outdoorsman, there’s 365 days’ worth of enjoyment to be had in this part of Montana. Take your pick of epic trout streams full of browns and rainbows, alpine lakes with grayling and cutthroat trout, or lake fishing for giant, hook-jawed lake trout. The whitetail, grouse, turkey, and bear hunting on this property could be excellent through good habitat management practices.

In terms of amenities, the local area has much to offer. Flathead Lake is 197 square miles and is the 79th largest natural freshwater lake in the world. It features gorgeous views in every direction, endless recreational boating opportunities, and world-class fishing for lake trout, whitefish, northern pike, and perch. Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, Wild Horse Island, and Whitefish Ski Resort are part of a long list of northwest Montana destinations that make this area special. Between Whitefish, Bigfork, and Kalispell – take your pick of fine-dining restaurants, art studios, theatres, waterfront bars, or rodeo events.

Surveys were completed for portions of the property and can be found in the attachments. A 24-hour notice is required for appointments and all showings must be performed by a real estate professional. No one is permitted on the property without scheduling an appointment with the listing agent. Mineral rights are not owned by the seller and are not conveyed with the sale. The buyer is responsible for performing their own due diligence. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information. All information is from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the listing agents. All prospective purchasers and agents should check for accuracy regarding all statements contained herein to their satisfaction. The listing agent/broker does not warrant or guarantee the information provided is subject to change at any time. For more information, additional property videos, or documentation – contact the listing agent.