12196 Cowcatcher Drive, Lolo, MT 59847

$359,000

Bathrooms:
Type: Lots / Land
Request Information
Build your Montana dream on this exceptional, build ready 3.01-acre lot in Lolo's coveted Longhorn Flats neighborhood! Offering flat, highly usable acreage, this premium homesite framed by 360-degree mountain views is the ultimate canvas for a custom estate, a spacious shop, and room to breathe. Located along the scenic Highway 12 corridor, you will enjoy perfect rural serenity just 20 minutes from downtown Missoula's vibrant arts, dining, and the University of Montana. Outdoor recreation is quite literally at your doorstep: explore Traveler's Rest State Park just down the road, hike or ride at the nearby Blue Mountain Recreation Area, or head west to Lolo Hot Springs. Properties with this combination of flat, buildable acreage, easy utility access, and close-in Missoula convenience are increasingly rare. Bring your builder, secure your piece of the Last Best Place, and start building your future today! Welcome to 12196 Cowcatcher Drive, where wide-open Montana skies meet dramatic mountain scenery and effortless city accessibility. This exceptional 3.01-acre homesite in the coveted Longhorn Flats subdivision offers flat, 100% usable acreage that is completely build-ready. The level topography minimizes excavation and site-prep costs, providing the ultimate canvas for a sprawling custom estate, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or a massive detached shop. Framed by unobstructed, 360-degree views of the Bitterroot and surrounding mountain ranges, this peaceful neighborhood features high-end custom homes, light covenants to protect your investment, and low HOA fees of just $20 per month. Beyond the property boundaries, you will enjoy a premier location centered perfectly for active Montana lifestyles. Downtown Missoula's vibrant arts, dining, hospitals, and the University of Montana are just a scenic, direct 20-minute drive away. Even closer to home, you are minutes from the historic walking trails at Traveler's Rest State Park, world-class fly fishing on the Bitterroot River, and hiking or horseback riding in the Blue Mountain Recreation Area. For weekend escapes, you can head west up Highway 12 to ski or soak at Lolo Hot Springs. Bring your custom building plans and experience the peaceful rural lifestyle you've been looking for. Please note that buyers are to verify all utility hookup details, well depths, and septic requirements during their due diligence period.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Missoula
Latitude: 46.750574
Longitude: -114.139514
Directions: Heading south on US Highway 93 through Lolo, turn right to head west on US-12 West (Lolo Creek Road). Drive for just a few miles, then turn left onto Nez Perce Loop to enter the Longhorn Flats subdivision. Take a quick right onto Conestoga Way, and then turn right again onto Cowcatcher Drive. You'll find 12196 Cowcatcher Drive just ahead on your right.
Exterior Features
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size in Acres: 3.01
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 131,115
Road Description: County Road, Private Road, Asphalt
View Description: Mountain(s), Residential
Additional Information
Property Type: LL
Property SubType: Unimproved Land
Status: Active
HOA Fee: $240
HOA Frequency: Annually
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: $3,377.9


$ per month
Year Fixed. % Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest: $
Monthly Tax: $
Monthly Insurance: $
Term
yrs
Interest Rate
 % 
Down Payment
$
List Price:
$
Based on a fully amortized fixed rate loan. Ask your agent for the tax rates in your area. Insurance estimate is based on an average cost, your final premium cost will be determined by the type of coverage you select. This program only provides an estimate.

Seller's Representative: Mike Hyde, Real Broker, LLC

Logo
Copyright 2020 Montana Regional MLS. All rights reserved.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the Montana Regional MLS.
Montana Regional data last updated at July 27, 2026, 5:56 PM MT