Resort with Enclosed Outdoor
For Sale
$17,500,000
290 Izaak Walton Inn Road, Essex, MT 59916
MULTI_FAMILY - Essex, MT
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size89.87 Acres
Days on Market158
Property Features for 290 Izaak Walton Inn Road
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning description
CALURS
Lot features
Secluded, Views, Wooded
View
Park, Mountains
Elementary school district
District No. 8
Middle school district
District No. 8
High school district
District No. 8
Directions
Take US-2 E for nearly 43 miles. Turn right onto Izaak Walton Inn Rd. Property will be on your right.
Standard status
Active
APN
07408315108110000
Lot size
89.87 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
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Tax Annual Amount
42262
Legal Description
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Utilities
Sewer type
Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Well
Building Details
Year built
1934
Building materials
WoodSiding, WoodFrame
Listing Agency:
PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish
(406) 862-4900
Listed By:
Sean D Averill · License #RRE-RBS-LIC-11915
(406) 862-4900
Added: Mar 5
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Aug 10 at 9:06PM
MLS# 30065730
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Izaak Walton Inn is a historic Montana resort originally established as a Great Northern Railway lodge and built in 1934. The property spans 89.869 acres and includes over 70 guest rooms across a mix of hotel rooms, cabins, vintage rail cars converted into guest suites, and private cottages, along with a secondary off-site hotel and additional vacant land. The resort operates year-round and also includes staff housing and multiple residential housing configurations. On-site amenities include a restaurant and bar, plus an enclosed outdoor pavilion.
Set just outside Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder rail corridor, the inn sits between the park’s East and West entrances and includes a pedestrian footbridge connecting the lodge across the historic BNSF rail line. Guests benefit from long-standing on-property winter recreation with cross-country skiing, and summer access for hiking and wildlife viewing near Glacier National Park.
Construction features include wood siding and wood-frame. Comfort systems include central air. Water is provided by a well, and wastewater service includes a private sewer and septic tank. The property is offered for sale as-is, and the sale includes on-site inventory and FF&E, along with operational items and a liquor license.
Set just outside Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder rail corridor, the inn sits between the park’s East and West entrances and includes a pedestrian footbridge connecting the lodge across the historic BNSF rail line. Guests benefit from long-standing on-property winter recreation with cross-country skiing, and summer access for hiking and wildlife viewing near Glacier National Park.
Construction features include wood siding and wood-frame. Comfort systems include central air. Water is provided by a well, and wastewater service includes a private sewer and septic tank. The property is offered for sale as-is, and the sale includes on-site inventory and FF&E, along with operational items and a liquor license.
Key Highlights
- 89.869‑acre resort just outside Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder rail corridor
- Over 70 guest rooms including hotel, cabins, vintage rail cars as suites, and private cottages
- Enclosed outdoor pavilion plus on‑site restaurant and bar
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Liquor license
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
11
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 59916, MT
188
Population
367
Households
0.5
Avg Household Size
63
Median Age
43%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
122.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2
Density / Sq Mi
$60,313
Median Household Income
$38,750
Median Earnings
$360,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Resort - Historic resort on 89.869 acres with over 70 guest rooms and central air conditioning.
Where is this resort located?
The property is located at 290 Izaak Walton Inn Road Essex, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $17,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 89.869‑acre resort just outside Glacier National Park on the Empire Builder rail corridor; Over 70 guest rooms including hotel, cabins, vintage rail cars as suites, and private cottages; Enclosed outdoor pavilion plus on‑site restaurant and bar
