Sale No. 2077, TRACT 1 SANDERS COUNTY COS 3820, 0.79 acres

Sanders County Cabin Site – Little Thompson River, Sanders County
Escape to true Montana solitude with this rare property in the Little Thompson River drainage of Sanders County. Tucked deep in the trees, this site offers unmatched privacy and a serene natural setting—perfect for anyone seeking peace, quiet, and connection to the land. Surrounded by forested ridges and the soothing sounds of nature, this property provides an ideal canvas for creating a personal retreat far from the rush of everyday life. If you value isolation, seclusion, and the quiet beauty of Montana wilderness, this is the perfect place to make your escape.
  • 0.79+ acres
  • 569 square foot 1 bed cabin built in 1955
  • outhouse
  • Well (Not currently used)
  • Nominated by the current Lessee
  • The purchase of this property will require an easement across state land to access the property. The easement is restrictive and includes the following language: 

    Private access easements across State lands do not provide access for the construction of, or operation of, any restaurant, bar, hotel, motel, office space, storage space, shopping center, or any structure of public accommodation; including but not limited to short-term rentals defined as any single-family house or dwelling unit or any unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative, timeshare, or owner-occupied residential home, or any space within a single-family house or dwelling unit or any unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative, timeshare, or owner-occupied residential home, that is offered for a fee for a term of 30 days or less.  No additional or expanded use of the easement across State lands will be authorized.

For more information call Brent Neace at 406-444-4289 or email brent.neace@mt.gov

Auction Details

  • Registration Opens: Monday, September 15, 2025
  • Auction Date: Friday, November 7,  2025
  • Time: 10:00 A.M. 
  • Location: Sanders County Courthouse 1111 W Main St, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
  • Minimum Bid for the land is: $90,000
  • Improvements Value: $83,000
  • Must be present at auction to bid or have designated Power of Attorney present
  • Sold "AS IS"

Open Houses:

TBD

Want to Bid at Auction?

Registration Process

Submit the Following documents once registration opens on September 15, 2025:

  1. Bid Deposit: $4,500 (Cashiers Check from Montana Bank or Wire)
  2. Complete Bid Deposit Receipt Form
  3. Proof of Funds (prequalification letter or proof of cash deposits equal to at least the minimum bid plus improvements value)

Must be received by 5:00 PM Monday, October 20, 2025 to:

DNRC Attn: Cabin/Home Site Sales, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, PO Box 201601, Helena, MT 59620-1601

More Information

Invitation to Purchase

Bid Deposit Receipt 

Buy Sell Agreement Sample