290 Izaak Walton Inn RD, Essex, MT 59916
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290 Izaak Walton Inn RD, Essex, MT 59916
290 Izaak Walton Inn RD, Essex, MT 59916
290 Izaak Walton Inn RD, Essex, MT 59916
290 Izaak Walton Inn RD, Essex, MT 59916
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290 Izaak Walton Inn RD Essex, MT 59916

89.87 Acres Lot

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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Duplex

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

MLS Listing ID 30065730

Construction Status See Remarks

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1934

Annual Tax Amount $42,261

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 89.869 Acres

Acres 89.869

Property Sub-Type Duplex

Property Description

An extraordinary, once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a legendary piece of Montana heritage, the iconic Izaak Walton Inn. Established in 1939 as a historic Great Northern Railway lodge, this storied property has long been a destination for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and railway aficionados from around the world. The historic rail lodge commands nearly 90 breathtaking acres just outside Glacier National Park, ideally positioned between the park's coveted East and West entrances and along the famed Empire Builder rail corridor. This offering is more than just the Lodge itself—it includes over 70 guest rooms comprised of the hotel, cabins, authentically restored vintage rail cars converted into guest suites, private cottages, a secondary off-site hotel, and additional vacant land with future potential. This turnkey resort, with extensive mechanical and infrastructure upgrades completed in recent years, delivers an immersive destination experience unlike any other in the region. Guests are drawn to its renowned on-site restaurant and bar, along with a highly sought-after enclosed outdoor pavilion ideal for luxury destination weddings, corporate retreats, and signature events. The Inn has built a national reputation as a premier winter destination for cross-country skiing, offering miles of groomed and private trails for world-class skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking right out the door. In summer, visitors enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and easy access to Glacier National Park.
Operating year-round, the property includes valuable staff housing, distinctive themed railway lodging, and a charming pedestrian footbridge connecting the lodge across the historic BNSF rail line. The Inn is also widely celebrated among rail enthusiasts (“railfans”) for its unparalleled front-row views of passing trains along one of the most scenic rail routes in North America.
It is a place where guests intentionally unplug and unwind in one of Montana's most breathtaking alpine settings—an authentic lodge experience that blends historic character with modern upgrades.
Sale includes all on-site inventory and FF&E, the liquor license, vehicles, operational equipment, and recreational supplies such as cross-country ski gear and e-bikes, along with multiple staff and residential housing configurations—delivering a comprehensive, income-producing legacy investment. Property to be sold as-is. Recent renovations include the rooms, gift shop, kitchen, bar, restaurant, updated boilers, heaters in the pavilion, heaters in the schoolhouse, heat pumps, kitchen equipment, and more on file.

Location

State MT

County Flathead

Zoning See Remarks

Interior

Interior Features InteriorFeatures

Cooling Central Air

Fireplace No

Exterior

Fence None

Utilities Available Electricity Available, Phone Available

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Community/Coop,Well

View Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods

Topography Varied

Street Surface Asphalt,Gravel

Road Frontage County Road, Highway

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Secluded, Views, Wooded

Dwelling Type Cabin,Duplex,House,Hotel/Motel,Manufactured House

Foundation Poured

Sewer Private Sewer, Septic Tank

Water Community/Coop, Well

Structure Type Wood Siding,Wood Frame

Construction Status See Remarks

Schools

School District District No. 8

Others

Tax ID 07408315108110000

Security Features Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by PureWest Real Estate - Whitefish

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