Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind Montana retreat at 675 Lower Dry Gulch Rd in Ovando. This exceptional ranch-style home is perfectly positioned on 154 breathtaking acres, offering unparalleled privacy, panoramic 360-degree views, and a rare setting overlooking Evans Lake—with private access to the lake. Surrounded by wide-open skies and unspoiled natural beauty, this property borders both Evans Lake and State of Montana land—creating a sense of space, exclusivity, and freedom that is increasingly hard to find. Enjoy direct, private access to the lake for peaceful mornings by the water, or simply taking in the serene surroundings. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of elk, deer, bear, and a wide variety of birds, making this a true outdoor sanctuary. Evenings are nothing short of magical, with expansive star-filled skies and quiet Montana nights. The furniture is included at this price, so take the stress out of moving in. For the outdoor enthusiast, the location is ideal—just a short drive to the renowned Blackfoot River, known for its blue-ribbon fishing, along with numerous nearby lakes, hiking trails, and access to expansive Forest Service land. So peaceful and Ovando is known for its large ranches. Despite its peaceful and private setting, the property offers convenient access to the historic town of Ovando, a community rich in ranching heritage and Western charm. If you’ve been searching for a legacy property that combines acreage, water access, privacy, and unmatched natural beauty—this is it. A rare opportunity to own a slice of Montana where land, water, and sky come together in perfect harmony. --
The Wilderness View Home is situated on 20 acres in a beautiful meadow among neighboring ranches near trailheads leading into the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness areas. This immaculately maintained home is 1944 sq ft, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. The spacious floorplan is open with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light and magnificent views of your hay meadow and snowcapped mountain peaks. The home has beautiful, weathered wood laminate flooring throughout. The thoughtfully designed kitchen has lots of counter space and red maple cabinets, a gas range, plus a large kitchen island all with Corian countertops. The oversized primary bedroom features mountain views a full bath with walk in shower and walk in closet. The two guest bedrooms would allow for one of them to be dedicated to a home office with lots of light and mountain views. The home is finished with a UV Water system, propane forced air heat and wood heat as well as central air. There is a front covered deck with lots of sun and a back covered Trex deck where you can enjoy the mountain views with opportunities to watch elk, whitetail deer, and waterfowl passing through the property while enjoying evening relaxation. There are several outbuildings that perfectly complement this country property including a 40 x 60 pole shed with 3 stalls, a 12 x 45 shed featuring 2 bays for a tractor or side by side including a nice 12 x 20 shop with electric, plus a general storage shed, and a chicken coup. The property has no restrictive covenants and is fenced for horses or livestock and and can generate about 10-12 tons of hay. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you have nearby access to over 1.2 million acres of wilderness to explore. You can trail your horse over thousands of miles of trails leading to and within the wilderness areas. A short drive away and you can be fishing on the world-famous Blackfoot River and several options of smaller lakes and streams. You can take a side by side from the property over many scenic mountain roads. This property is in Powell County, desired for its rural, ranching character, lower property taxes and less regulations than nearby counties. The town of Seeley Lake is about 20 minutes away and offers small town shopping, restaurants, a bank and a clinic. The historic community of Ovando has a small general store, a fishing shop, and two restaurant options along with a tavern. Missoula is located about one hour away with big box shopping, college sports and football games and an airport served by major airlines.
Ovando is located in Montana. Ovando, Montana 59854has a population of 57. Ovando 59854 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 11.69% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.28%.
The median household income in Ovando, Montana 59854 is $54,688. The median household income for the surrounding county is $53,111 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ovando 59854 is 54.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 16.2 inches per year, with 73.6 inches of snow per year.
