Water Views - Primary on Main
Address
1061 Lookabout Lane, Manhattan, MT
Price
$ 2,000,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#414097
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyGallatin
- CityManhattan
- AreaGreater Manhattan
- NeighborhoodGallatin River Ranch
- Zip59741
- Style
- Year Built2001
- Taxes$ 8591
- Price$ 2,000,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4775
- Lot Size19.12 Acres
Data Source:
Big Sky Country MLS (BSCMLS)
Property Description
For the buyer searching for Montana the way Montana used to feel - wide open, quiet, and seemingly untouched. Perched above the Gallatin River on more than 19 acres at the end of the road, this Gallatin River Ranch property captures a landscape that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. The river winds through the valley below, the Tobacco Root Mountains rise across the western horizon, and wildlife moves through the surrounding ranchland. Here, sunsets stretch for miles, storms can be watched rolling across the valley, and the changing seasons transform the river bottom below. The meticulously maintained 4,700+ square foot Craftsman-style home was designed to bring that landscape in. Soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and walls of windows frame the views throughout an open main level anchored by a generous kitchen and great room. Two gas fireplaces, multiple living spaces and thoughtful finishes create a home that feels equally suited to quiet mornings and a house full of guests. The main level primary suite offers direct access to the hot tub and those expansive western views, while the upper level suite provides flexibility as a fourth bedroom, private guest quarters or executive office. Downstairs, the walkout lower level opens through oversized sliders to the patio and landscaped grounds and includes two additional bedrooms- both en suite and one with a steam shower, plus a spacious family room with fireplace and wet bar. Outside, multiple gathering spaces make the most of the setting, from the tranquil waterfall and pergola to open acreage and skies that seem to go on forever. A 1,400 square foot heated and air-conditioned shop, completed in 2024, adds exceptional versatility with an epoxy floor, deep garage bays with RV storage and additional flex space ideal for an office, gym, studio or hobby room. Ownership in Gallatin River Ranch extends well beyond the property lines, with miles of roads and trails to explore and private Gallatin River access. Not currently set up for horses, the acreage offers room for fenced pasture, with boarding and riding also available at Gallatin River Ranch’s equestrian facility for an additional cost. It is a place that feels removed from what Montana is becoming, yet remains within easy reach of Manhattan, Bozeman and the airport. Lookabout Lane offers something increasingly rare: room to roam, water below, mountains beyond, and the kind of quiet that once defined Montana living.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed $2,000,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Utilities | Propane,Septic Available,Water Available |
| Appliances | Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Double Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer |
| HOA Fee | 600 |
| Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Association Fee Includes | Road Maintenance,Snow Removal |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Deck,Patio |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| View | Mountain(s),Rural,River,Creek/Stream,Valley |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Semi-Annually |
| County | Gallatin |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Water |
| HOA | true |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Gallatin River Ranch |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Workshop |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | In Manhattan, take S Broadway over the railroad, L on W Railroad Ave (becomes Nixon Gulch), follow over the river, take left at Y onto Horseshoe Gulch, L on Lookabout Ln, follow to the end |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-08-30T20:09:59.623-00:00 |
| City | Manhattan |
| Zoning Description | Call Listing Agent for Details |
| MLS Area | Greater Manhattan |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 832867.2 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8591.79 |
| MLS Area Minor | 4MN - Manhattan Area N of I90 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | Manhattan |
| Legal Description | GALLATIN RIVER RANCH, S28, T02 N, R03 E, LOT 61, ACRES 19.12, S2SW4NE4 COS 2028A |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments,Main Level Primary |
|---|---|
| Basement | Bathroom,Bedroom,Rec/Family Area,Walk-Out Access |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Partially Carpeted,Tile |
| Fireplace Features | Basement |
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Window Coverings |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2727 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Room Type | Bedroom,Dining Room,Full Bath,Garage,Half Bath,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Family Room |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Blacktop Driveway,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Landscaping |
|---|---|
| Horses | No |
| Irrigation/Water Rights | Yes |
| Parking Features | Attached,Detached,Garage |
| Lot Features | Adjacent To Public Land,Lawn,Landscaped,Sprinklers In Ground |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 19.12 |
| Building Area Total | 4775 |
| Lot Size Acres | 19.12 |
| Road Surface Type | Dirt,Gravel |
| Road Responsibility | Private Maintained Road |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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Price
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Year Built
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- Type
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- Size
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- Rooms
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- Type
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- Size
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- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,705 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Views
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$ 1,250,000
500 Prickly Pear Road
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- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,456 SqFt
- Rooms
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Open House
Manhattan
$ 1,450,000
6076 Nixon Gulch Road
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- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,776 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
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