Address
16900 Us Highway 2 E, Essex, MT
Price
$ 12,700,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#30070806
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyFlathead
- CityEssex
- NeighborhoodSummit Mountain Lodge
- Zip59916
- Style
- Year Built1985
- Taxes$ 22625
- Price$ 12,700,000
- Bedrooms17
- Full Bathrooms12
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage20300
- Lot Size22 Acres
Data Source:
Montana Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc
Property Description
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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed $13,700,000 |
| 7/10/2026 | 7$12,700,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | PrivateSewer,SepticTank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard,Electric |
| Cooling | Ductless,WallUnits |
| Utilities | ElectricityConnected |
| Possession | CloseOfEscrow |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Architectural Style | Cabin |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| View | ParkGreenbelt,Mountains,CreekStream,TreesWoods |
| Topography | Varied |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | Other,Pond,Stream,Waterfront |
| Building Name | SUMMIT MOUNTAIN LODGE |
| County | Flathead |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Summit Mountain Lodge |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 12 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Whitefish Follow Highway 40 then US Highway 2E for approximately 69 miles. Take left to Summit Mountain Lodge. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-07-20T16:58:27.700-00:00 |
| City | Essex |
| Body of Water | Bear Creek Headwater |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| Lot Size Units | SquareFeet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 958320 |
| Carport Spaces | 6 |
| Carport Y/N | true |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 22625.81 |
| Property Condition | UpdatedRemodeled |
| Living Area Units | SquareFeet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | PublicRecords |
| Property Sub Type Additional | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Expected Active Date | 2026-06-01 |
| PostalCity | ESSEX |
| Legal Description | Angry Bear Lodge-Parcel B |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Fireplace,VaultedCeilings,WalkInClosets |
|---|---|
| Basement | Finished |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | WasherHookup |
| Total Bedrooms | 17 |
| LivingAreaSource | Builder |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | SquareFeet |
| Total Baths | 12 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Assigned |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Landscaped,Level,Meadow,Secluded,Views |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 958320 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Lot Size Acres | 22 |
| Road Surface Type | Gravel |
| Lot Size Source | PublicRecords |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Road Frontage Type | Highway |
| Horse Y/N | true |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | true |
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
Property vs Single Family Average in 59916
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