Ridge Realty Group

10/09/2026

✨Open House this Saturday in The Lakes at Valley West! Join Kelly Martin from 11:00AM to 1:00PM
🏠405 Westgate Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59718
🔎https://bit.ly/4gM8cjV

Welcome to lakeside living at its best in The Lakes at Valley West! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on one of the larger, well-manicured lots in the subdivision, with green space directly behind and just one immediate neighbor. And the lake is practically in your front yard, less than 100 steps from the front door to one of the community’s 2 stunning 6-acre lakes, where you can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, or simply soaking in the views. Inside, the open-concept main level offers a welcoming flow for everyday living and entertaining, with upgraded light fixtures and custom handrails adding thoughtful, distinctive touches. Outside, the fenced side yard is beautifully landscaped with four aspens and a striking Canada Red, creating a touch of privacy and bringing the entire lot together. With its exceptional location, corner lot, thoughtful updates, and easy access to the lake, this is a home that offers both a beautiful place to live and a lifestyle you’ll love coming home to.

Listed by Kelly Martin | Windermere Great Divide Bozeman
Listed at $718,000
MLS # 414343

Windermere Real Estate

08/09/2026

Thinking about buying a Montana home with a well and septic system? 🏡💧

If you’re looking outside city limits, there’s a good chance you’ll run into a private well, septic system, or both.

And while they’re nothing to be afraid of, there are some important questions you’ll want answered before you buy.

💧 How much water does the well produce?
💧 Should you have the water tested?
💧 When was the septic system last pumped?
💧 What should you look for with the drainfield?
💧 Where are the well and septic system located?
💧 What records should you ask for?

We put together a guide covering what Montana homebuyers should know before purchasing a property with a well and septic system.

Read the full article here:

https://ridgerealtymt.com/2026/09/08/buying-a-home-with-a-well-and-septic-system-in-montana-what-buyers-need-to-know

If you’ve owned a home with a well and septic system, what’s one thing you wish you had known before buying?

07/09/2026

02/09/2026

CHECK OUT 425 WILLOUGHBY, STEVENSVILLE
A Home like this doesn't come on the Market very often. Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home situated on 2.26 acres in Stevensville. Located on Willoughby Lane, this property offers the space and tranquility of acreage living in a beautiful Montana setting.

Recent updates include new flooring, a new roof, and fresh interior and exterior paint, creating a clean and inviting move-in-ready home. Outside, the property features beautiful mature landscaping and a small irrigation ditch that runs through the property, adding to the charm and providing irrigation for the grounds.

A large shed with two lean-tos provides versatile space for animals, storage, equipment, hobbies, or other needs. With 2.26 acres, there is plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, garden, keep animals, or simply relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.

This is a wonderful opportunity to own a well maintained home with acreage, mature landscaping, irrigation, and outbuildings in the beautiful Stevensville area. Come experience the charm and possibilities this property has to offer! LISTED BY Dana Grenfell Jenkins MLS 414396

02/09/2026

Check out my new listing!! Located in Stevensville

✨NEW Listing! Acreage, Charm & Possibility
🏠425 Willoughby, Stevensville, MT 59870
🔎https://bit.ly/4qUX0pW

A Home like this doesn't come on the Market very often. Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home situated on 2.26 acres in Stevensville. Located on Willoughby Lane, this property offers the space and tranquility of acreage living in a beautiful Montana setting. Recent updates include new flooring, a new roof, and fresh interior and exterior paint, creating a clean and inviting move-in-ready home. Outside, the property features beautiful mature landscaping and a small irrigation ditch that runs through the property, adding to the charm and providing irrigation for the grounds. A large shed with two lean-tos provides versatile space for animals, storage, equipment, hobbies, or other needs. With 2.26 acres, there is plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, garden, keep animals, or simply relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a well maintained home with acreage, mature landscaping, irrigation, and outbuildings in the beautiful Stevensville area. Come experience the charm and possibilities this property has to offer! Listing agent is related to the seller. Some photos have been virtually staged.

Listed by Dana Jenkins | Windermere Great Divide Bozeman
Listed at $775,000
MLS # 414396

Windermere Real Estate Ridge Realty Group

31/08/2026

✨NEW Listing! The Lake Is Calling
🏠405 Westgate Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59718
🔎https://bit.ly/4gM8cjV

Welcome to lakeside living at its best in The Lakes at Valley West! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on one of the larger, well-manicured lots in the subdivision, with green space directly behind and just one immediate neighbor. And the lake is practically in your front yard, less than 100 steps from the front door to one of the community’s 2 stunning 6-acre lakes, where you can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, or simply soaking in the views. Inside, the open-concept main level offers a welcoming flow for everyday living and entertaining, with upgraded light fixtures and custom handrails adding thoughtful, distinctive touches. Outside, the fenced side yard is beautifully landscaped with four aspens and a striking Canada Red, creating a touch of privacy and bringing the entire lot together. With its exceptional location, corner lot, thoughtful updates, and easy access to the lake, this is a home that offers both a beautiful place to live and a lifestyle you’ll love coming home to.

Listed by Kelly Martin | Windermere Great Divide Bozeman
Listed at $718,000
MLS # 414343

Windermere Real Estate

31/08/2026

How much earnest money do you actually need when buying a home in Montana? 🏡

It’s a question we hear from buyers all the time.

For single-family homes in Montana, we commonly see earnest money around 1% of the purchase price.

So, on a $500,000 home, that could be around $5,000.

But 1% isn’t a rule, and the amount is only part of the story.

What is earnest money actually for? Where does it go? Does it count toward your purchase? Can you get it back if something goes wrong? And when could you potentially lose it?

We answered those questions in our latest blog.

If you’re planning to buy a home in Montana—or just want to better understand how the process works—give it a read.

Read the full article here:
https://ridgerealtymt.com/2026/08/31/earnest-money-in-montana-what-it-is-how-much-you-need-and-what-happens-to-it

Have a real estate question you’d like us to cover next? Drop it in the comments or send us a message.