LIVE / WORK residence and business opportunity in Southwest Montana's Pioneer Mountains in Polaris, west of Dillon! Perched high overlooking Grasshopper Creek and miles of timbered high country in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest including multiple high peaks and miles of public lands trail access. Spectacular, panoramic mountain views, and close proximity to Maverick Mountain Ski Area and Elkhorn Hot Springs. Approximately 30 miles to Dillon and 40 miles to Wise River. The well-appointed residence is set up with two separate floors, each with independent kitchen and bathrooms, making the property ideal for short or long-term rental, outfitter quarters, or simply a wonderful home with separate living space. Detached greenhouse has electrical service. Property is located in the heart of big game hunting and cattle country. Business is ideally suited for meat processor, servicing both domestic and wild game animal processing. The plant is professionally equipped and immaculately clean. Offers big game transport "meat frozen and delivered to your door" service. Turn-key business includes client list, state-registered trademarks and recipes, plus all FFE, including refrigerator units, walk-in freezer, sinks, tables, slicers, smoker and all required equipment. Detailed fixtures & equipment list is available upon request. Business has dedicated propane, and shares electric and water with residence. Residence has wood stove and electric heat. Business is approximately 1890 square feet. Home was built in 2008, and business in 1998. Land line telephone and fiber optic service is provided by Southern Montana Telephone; T-Mobile tower and Starlink services available. Location offers great commercial visibility and access year-round, yet property is set off the highway for privacy and views. Property listing information deemed accurate; however, buyers are encouraged to verify the accuracy of all details.
Polaris is located in Montana. Polaris, Montana has a population of 105. Polaris is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.43% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.12%.
The median household income in Polaris, Montana is $50,000. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,048 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Polaris is 63.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 12 inches per year, with 42.8 inches of snow per year.
