118 E Idaho Street, Virginia City, MT 59755

$795,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,269  sqft
Built in 1860

The Sanders House is an oasis of refinement in the historic town of Virginia City, Montana. It was built in the 1860s and is reputedly the oldest frame-built home in the state. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath home has been lovingly maintained by its only four family owners and features hand-grained woodwork, wood floors, and cast hardware. The interior has been updated with modern amenities, including a custom kitchen with AGA appliances, bathrooms, and utility systems. Unique features include a beautiful stone sunroom with fireplace, and the old icehouse has been converted into a climate-controlled wine cellar. The two bedrooms on the main level share a bathroom, and the two upstairs bedrooms each have en suite bathrooms. The home has a large parlor with bay windows looking out onto the manicured landscaping, which includes old-growth flowering trees and perennials. The guest house is located directly behind the home and has one bedroom, ¾ bath, and kitchenette. The generously sized barn with large loft was restored using original timbers and siding and was awarded the National Trust for Historic Preservation's prestigious Preservation Award. The quiet and historic neighborhood is within walking distance of the lively downtown boardwalk and open-air exhibits. National Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands are right down the street, and Virginia City has easy access to the old mining roads that wind through the Gravelly Range Mountains and Alder Gulch. Recreational activities (horseback riding, hiking, biking, and touring) are plentiful, and there is access to world-class fishing in the rivers, streams, and lakes of the area. The home's history is documented in the Library of Congress' Historical America Building Survey and it played an important role in the founding history of Virginia City and the state of Montana.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Upper Level Primary
A/C:
false, None
Heating:
true, Propane,Radiant Floor

Exterior

General:
Landscaping, Guest House
Other Structures:
Guest House
Parking:
Detached,Garage

Construction

General:
2

Location

Road/Access:
Gravel
Originating MLS:
SWMT
County:
Madison

Lot

Zoning:
Lots 4, 5, 19, 20, 21, 22, the W 17' of Lot 3, the E 3' of Lot 6, & the E 8' of Lot 3, Block 199, 0001027300
View:
Mountain(s),Valley, View

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected,Fiber Optic Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
SWMT
Ownership:
Full
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3.00

This listing courtesy of:
Engel & Volkers - Ennis, Lincoln Roberts

About Virginia City, MT

Housing

Number of Units
23
Median Home Value
$265,595
Median Rent
$559

11.84% of housing units are renter occupied.

19.55% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.87%
Public Transportation
0.49%
Walk to Work
9.27%
Work from Home
24.72%
Other
0.65%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
36
Median Age
52.00
Median Household Size
2.50

Education

High School
29.73%
Associate’s Degree
7.46%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.93%
Graduate Degree
13.90%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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