luxury real estate for sale Madison County, United States

Homesteaded in the 1800s by cattle rancher Sam Shelton, Sun West Ranch carries a living history along the Madison River, with some of the original homestead buildings still standing today. Developed in the 1970s by Ted and Heidi Gildred, the ranch is deliberately preserved: 80% remains common land, no development is permitted along the river, hunting is prohibited, and the community holds Undaunted Land Steward certification through Montana State University, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Montana Stockgrowers Association for its conservation work along the Lewis and Clark Trail. The payoff is one of Montana's true wildlife corridors — 3,000 to 4,000 elk migrate through each winter, alongside moose, deer, wolves, and mountain lions, while native cutthroat still rise on the Madison's three miles of river frontage. This 7.69-acre homesite sits within that legacy: flat, buildable, and bordered by BLM land, with true 360-degree views of the Madison Range, rolling meadows, and mountain sunrises, plus fiber and electricity already in the area. It suits the self-sufficient buyer who'd rather saddle their own horse or wade the river than check into a resort — 50 minutes to Yellowstone National Park, 30 to Ennis, and 90 to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, this is a rare chance to own land with real heritage and a real place in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Located just 3.4 miles south of the storied Madison River and the Raynold's Pass fishing access, with no covenants or zoning, this 80 acres is a blank slate for your dreams! Fabulous trout fishing on the Madison River and multiple nearby lakes, including Cliff and Wade Lakes, Hebgen Lake, Quake Lake, Henry's Lake and Yellowstone Lake make this an angler's haven. The huge local elk population, along with deer and big horn sheep also makes this a terrific hunter's basecamp. This property boasts panoramic views of show-capped mountain ranges and the expansive sky that make Montana famous. Views to the west are protected by conservation easement on the Three Dollar Ranch. Another large nearby ranch is also in conservation easement, which will greatly restrict sprawl and enhance wildlife migration in the area. This unique property enjoys approximately 1,350 feet of frontage along MT HWY 87 and year-round access via the already installed and MDOT approved entrance. Just 45 miles to Ennis and 27 miles to the West entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The airport in West Yellowstone is only 28 miles away for non-winter commercial flights and the Ennis/Big Sky Airport is 40 miles away for private aviation. More flights year-round are available in Bozeman, which is 98 miles away.