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Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Essex, Montana

16900 US Highway 2 E, Essex, MT 59916

$13,700,000
22 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $67,596/mo

Summit Mountain Lodge is a rare Glacier-area legacy hospitality property combining established lodging, restaurant, wedding, private event, and destination dining operations with significant future expansion potential. The property is positioned as a private Glacier-area hospitality platform serving national park visitors, destination wedding guests, private dining groups, tour operators, and experiential tourism clientele seeking privacy, scenery, and access to Montana wilderness. Ownership believes the property represents one of the few remaining privately owned independent hospitality properties positioned near Glacier National Park within a market increasingly dominated by large corporate hospitality operators. Established lodging operation Established destination dining reputation Established wedding and event business Historic Glacier-area hospitality infrastructure Existing expansion capability Infrastructure-enabled hospitality platform Legacy Glacier-area ownership opportunity The Summit Mountain Lodge and Steakhouse with a full liquor license. A turn-key, extremely successful, 22 acre retreat. With breathtaking views of the renowned, ''Crown of the Continent'', this exclusive property consisting of 17 structures, sits on top of the continental divide at 5,216 feet and is situated at the headwaters of Bear Creek. Surrounded by over 5 million acres of Montana wilderness allows the opportunity to watch the bull moose and abundant wildlife from of the deck of Glaciers top rated restaurant and gifts you with one of best views in the entire state of Montana! Surface Water: Bear Creek. The cabins have a +90% occupancy rate during the season Surface water is from the Bear Creek Headwaters. Primary Residence built on site in 2021, Restaurant built in 1906 and remodeled in 2013. Total ownership is 31.35 acres. This offering is approximately 20 acres with all the Summit Mountain Lodge operations.

20,300
Sq feet
17
Beds
12
Full baths
1985
Built

Location

Street address
16900 US Highway 2 E
Zip code
59916
Community
Summit Mountain Lodge
Elevation
5,228 feet
Coordinates
48.3124, -113.3604

Directions

From Whitefish Follow Highway 40 then US Highway 2E for approximately 69 miles. Take left to Summit Mountain Lodge.

Property details

Acreage
22 acres
MLS #
MRMLS 30070806
Posted

Property taxes

2025
$22,626

Parcels

  • 07408501101010000

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Cabin

Lot

View
Mountains, Park
Waterfront
Pond, Stream, Waterfront
Features
Landscaped, Level, Meadow, Secluded, Views

Exterior

Parking
Assigned

Structure

Water
Well
Sewer
Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
Ductless, Wall Unit(s)

Interior

Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 12, Bedroom x 17, Laundry Room
Fireplaces
Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Washer
Features
Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
June 1, 2026New listing$13,700,000MRMLS
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This 22-acre property is located at 16900 US Highway 2 E in Essex, MT 59916. The property is available for sale for $13,700,000. It has a 20,300 sq ft 17 bedroom, 12 bath house built in 1985.

Listed by PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish, (406) 751-5605

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