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Patented Mining Claim Land
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$849,000

MT Highway 2, Cardwell, MT 59721

Land, Cardwell, MT

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size98.15 Acres
Days on Market100

Property Features for MT Highway 2

General Information

Property type Land
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Call Listing Agent for Details
Lot features Rolling Slope
View Mountains
Directions From I-90, take Highway 287 toward Lewis & Clark Caverns. Turn west onto Highway 2. Property is 2.5 miles past the Caverns turnout. See Cadastral in Associated Docs, Chris can send onX coordinates.
Subdivision 12M - Other Montana Counties
Standard status Active
APN 0000000359
Lot size 98.15 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description S18, T01 N, R02 W, ACRES 98.15, ALTAMONT PLACER 712 G LOTS 5 6 & 8
Tax Annual Amount 391
Legal Description S18, T01 N, R02 W, ACRES 98.15, ALTAMONT PLACER 712 G LOTS 5 6 & 8
Listing Agency: Small Dog Realty
Listed By: Alicia Rutz · License #RBS-38934
Added: Jun 18 Changed: Aug 27 Last Checked: Sep 25 at 4:06AM
MLS# 412217

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 98.15-acre property consists of three separate parcels with no zoning, covenants, or HOA. The land includes cliffs, a large cave, a framed lookout over the Jefferson River, a narrow canyon, and a broad plateau reached by a roughed-in road. The property is also a patented mining claim known as Altamont Placer.

Highway 2 provides access to the property. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park borders three sides, while thousands of acres of public land are adjacent. Bozeman is less than an hour away, providing access to amenities, entertainment, and an airport while the property retains a remote setting.

Key Highlights

  • 98.15 acres across three separate parcels
  • Patented mining claim identified as Altamont Placer
  • No zoning, covenants, or HOA

Property Analytics

Current Use

Mining land & claims

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 59721, MT

434
Population
266
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
209.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2
Density / Sq Mi
$86,932
Median Household Income
$49,375
Median Earnings
$896
Median Rent
$615,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in West region

3.7% 2019
4.3% 2020
2.6% 2021
2.5% 2022
4.8% 2023
6.9% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Land - Unzoned land with Highway 2 access, varied terrain, and a roughed-in road leading to an elevated plateau.
Where is this land located?
The property is located at MT Highway 2 Cardwell, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 98.15 acres across three separate parcels; Patented mining claim identified as Altamont Placer; No zoning, covenants, or HOA
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