The versatile building presents many possibilities, from launching a local landscaping venture, cultivating fresh produce for nearby eateries, maintaining a floral business, or leasing the storefront to a retail enterprise. The property features a 2,810-square-foot upstairs apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The spacious living area is adorned with hardwood floors and offers stunning views of the river, making it a delightful living space. This apartment could serve as the owner's residence while managing the business or as a rental property generating $1,500 to $2,000 per month. The retail section includes a 15’ x 5’ cooler area, a shelved storeroom, and an office, providing ample space for various business operations. Additionally, the property features two greenhouses to support a floral business to cater to weddings, proms, holidays, parties, and memorials. It also serves as a central hub for supplying seeds and plant starts for gardening enthusiasts.
Discover Pioneer Lodge, a historic treasure nestled in Fort Benton, Montana. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this distinguished building, initially the Pioneer Mercantile Store in 1916, has been carefully restored, maintaining its iconic storefront appearance and boasting sturdy 18-inch walls and 9-inch cement floors. The lobby's expansive window offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River, seamlessly combining comfort and luxury in this historic setting. Accommodations include 8 themed hotel rooms on the main floor, 2 offices with restrooms, 2 1-bedroom apartments (ideal for manager's quarters or owner's use), and 8 additional apartments on the second floor, accessible by elevator. The basement, not counted in the square footage, provides storage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a kitchenette, a whirlpool tub, a sauna, and large open spaces ready for your vision. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Fort Benton is located in Montana. Fort Benton, Montana has a population of 1,396. Fort Benton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 41.25% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.52%.
The median household income in Fort Benton, Montana is $61,613. The median household income for the surrounding county is $48,237 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fort Benton is 38.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 8.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 12.6 inches per year, with 41.9 inches of snow per year.
