Single Family Home $ 675,000

2950 Lower Lost Prairie RD

Marion, MT 59925

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
    Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1
  • 2,000 SqFt
  • 10.37 Lot Size
  • 2007 Year Built
Discover this one-of-a-kind property with abundant space, privacy, and room to grow in the Lost Prairie area of Marion, Montana. Featuring a unique strawbale house built by Mindful Designs, the house sits on a gentle slope forested with ponderosa, lodgepole and aspen trees. Four bedroom, two bath, open concept living area, and several impressive features. Heated by wood with unique, clean-burning rocket mass heater with back-up propane. High R-value ensures home stays cozy in winter, cool in summer. Large garden with deer-proof fencing and established fruit trees, berries, and perennials. Fenced dog-friendly yard. Soak in the hot tub on the front deck and enjoy great sunset views, stargazing, northern lights, and the tranquility of coyote songs and sandhill cranes. On-grid solar, artesian well, three-sided double bay barn/carport with abundant storage. Adjacent to private airstrip that hosts the legendary Lost Prairie Skydiving Boogie. Near the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge with large resident elk herd. Seven miles to spectacular spring-fed Mcgregor Lake with Thompson Chain of Lakes offering outstanding fishing, boating, and recreation. Hour drive to world-class hiking trails of beautiful Cabinet Mountain Wilderness area to the west and Glacier National Park to the east. Kalispell = 39 miles; Whitefish = 54 miles; Big Mountain Ski Area = 65 miles; Blacktail Mountain Ski Area = 65 miles; Flathead Lake = 50 miles; a dozen superb Nordic ski areas within 50-100 miles. Make your Montana dream come true! Electricity connected with solar panels for back up. Large Chest Freezer and On-Demand Water Heater.

Key Features of a Straw Bale Property-
Natural Insulation: The thick, compressed straw walls provide high R-values, meaning excellent thermal performance and significant energy savings.
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly: Straw is a renewable agricultural byproduct, reducing the reliance on non-renewable materials and lowering the building's carbon footprint.
Unique Aesthetics: The thick walls allow for creative design elements, such as arched openings, deep window sills, and built-in niches.
Healthy Indoor Environment: The use of natural plasters (like clay or lime) creates a healthy and breathable indoor environment.
On-demand water heater, large chest freezer convey with property. Propane tank rented from CHS and propane heaters offer supplemental heat.

Key Benefits for Heating with a Rocket Stove:
High Energy Efficiency: The design of a rocket stove maximizes combustion, allowing it to burn fuel efficiently and produce concentrated heat. This means a small amount of fuel can generate significant heat output.
Reduced Fuel Consumption: Due to their efficiency, rocket stoves use far less fuel than conventional wood stoves or open fires, leading to cost savings and less time spent gathering firewood.
Lower Emissions: The efficient burning process results in less smoke and fewer harmful gases being released into the atmosphere compared to traditional methods.
Fuel Flexibility: They can burn a variety of small-diameter wood fuels, such as twigs, sticks, leaves, and even paper, making them versatile for off-grid use.
Minimal Smoke and Ash: Once properly started, a rocket stove produces minimal smoke and ash, creating a cleaner heating experience.
No Electricity Required: They are a self-sufficient heating solution that relies on fuel and airflow, making them excellent for power outages or off-grid living.
Fast Heating: Rocket stoves can heat up quickly, providing a rapid source of heat when needed.
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PROPERTY DETAIL

  • Key Details

    Property Type Single Family Home

    Sub Type Single Family Residence

    Listing Status Active

    Purchase Type For Sale

    Square Footage 2, 000 sqft

    Price per Sqft $337

    MLS Listing ID 30069346

    Style Other

    Bedrooms 4

    Full Baths 1

    Half Baths 1

    HOA Y/N No

    Total Fin. Sqft 2000

    Year Built 2007

    Annual Tax Amount $2,101

    Tax Year 2025

    Lot Size 10.370 Acres

    Acres 10.37

    Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

  • Location

    State MT

    County Flathead

    Community Airport/Runway

    Zoning None

  • Rooms

    Other Rooms Barn(s)

    Basement None

  • Building

    Lot Description Back Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Secluded, Split Possible, Views, Wooded

    Entry Level Two

    Foundation Slab

    Builder Name Mindful Designs

    Sewer Private Sewer, Septic Tank

    Water Well

    Architectural Style Other

    Level or Stories Two

    Additional Building Barn(s)

    Structure Type ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms),Straw,Wood Siding

    New Construction No

  • Interior

    Interior Features Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

    Heating Propane, Wood Stove

    Fireplace No

    Appliance Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

    Laundry Washer Hookup

  • Exterior

    Exterior Feature Fire Pit, Garden, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Propane Tank - Leased

    Parking Features Circular Driveway, RV Access/Parking

    Carport Spaces 2

    Fence Back Yard, Other

    Community Features Airport/Runway

    Utilities Available Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Connected

    View Y/N Yes

    Water Access Desc Well

    View Meadow, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods

    Roof Type Metal

    Topography Sloping

    Street Surface Gravel

    Porch Deck, Patio

    Garage No

  • Others

    Tax ID 07382920101400000

    Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

    Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

    Special Listing Condition Standard

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