3 Acres in Saint Ignatius, MT - $257,900

The Mission Valley is extremely beautiful and one of a kind. Our area is often referred to as the "Swiss Alps of Montana!" Northern lights/Aurora Borealis can be seen a few times a year! Glacier Park can be day trip from our area. Excellent recreation area! Fish, ski, boat, hike, MT climb, bird watch & more. We also have a diverse mix of culture and great selection of family oriented agriculture here in the Mission Valley. This is small town Montana at its best yet a short drive to larger cities such as: Missoula & Kalispell. St. Ignatius offers; Post Office, grocery store, 2 gas stations, 2 banks, 8 churches, 4 cafes, 2 barber shops, 4 bars, community building with fitness center, Amish general store, garden & feed center, senior center, saw mill, and local organic food co-op (offers amazing local produce). The St. Ignatius School District has approximately 460 students enrolled from K-12 and lots of friendly people! Also new private school Glacier Lake School. National Bison Range 10 minute drive. Great area for off the grid networking!

The Mission Valley is located within the exterior boundaries of Flathead Indian Reservation. Tribal population approximately 6000, non-tribal 23,000. The Flathead Reservation was opened to homesteaders in 1940 & is home to ranchers, businesss, Native Americans & more. The Mission Valley is surrounded by the towering Mission Mountains and home to the famous Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi! The Mission Valley has a wonderful Rocky Mountain country setting with amazing views of Mission Mountains & valley sunsets. Also home to the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas! Wildlife frequently seen in the area includes: deer, pheasant, grizzly & black bear, elk, coyote, fox, wolf, MT lion, buffalo, MT sheep, MT goat, & more. A wonderful mix of diverse cultures can be found in the valley.