Flathead Lake Real Estate - January 2026 Sales
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Flathead Lake Real Estate A flash of winter weather came and went in December, and we have yet to see any winter in the Flathead Valley yet this new year! The lake has held significantly higher than normal amounts of water, still recovering from a rainy December. Most lake-front owners are hoping that any serious winter weather holds off until lake levels drop another few feet to avoid ice damage to docks and lifts. There was just one sale reported in January and a handful of waterfront homes are under contract and expected to close by the end of the month. Even though winter weather has not materialized, the market is showing its seasonal slow down. |
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Significant Sale Little Red Schoolhouse Lakeside 109ft of waterfront frontage 0.7 acres, 2,547 sf, 4BR/3Ba List price $1.899M |
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A historic icon of the Flathead Valley, the original Lakeside Red Schoolhouse sits proudly upon 108 feet of Flathead Lake shoreline. This beautifully restored lakefront home is reminiscent of an earlier era, with careful renovations conserving its classic charm. Originally built in 1906, the home was expanded in 1940 and throughout the 1960s, then fully remodeled in the 2000s with meticulous attention to every fine detail. This spacious residence encompasses 2,547 square feet with 10 ft ceilings and is complemented by an additional 570-square-foot enclosed summer porch with soaring vaulted ceilings and original windows. Its restored maple hardwood floors shine, as the open kitchen-to-living room layout flows into sweeping views of Flathead Lake and the Swan Mountain Range. Period elements include transom and French pane windows, while cozy gas fireplaces in the living and sitting rooms enhance its nostalgic ambiance. This unique property blends timeless history with lakefront luxury, a rare opportunity to own a piece of the past on the shores of Flathead Lake. |
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Active Waterfront Listings Residential inventory on the lake is holding relatively steady relative to last year, but still down significantly when compared to the past 5 years of data. Median active price ticked up slightly to just under $3.5M. Waterfront land inventory increased over last year from 3 to 6 listings for the same period. The median active price held at $1.49M. |
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Flathead Lake Condominium Market With nearly two dozen waterfront condominium communities around Flathead Lake, there has historically been plenty of options for buyers who want the waterfront lifestyle without having to worry about maintaining a lake home. Below is a summary of currently active and sold units so far this year as compared to last year's sales. There were 26 condo sales reported in 2025. Sales started slow last year, then accelerated in early fall likely due to the lack of affordable single family inventory on the water and surpassed sales reported in 2024. One significant sale was posted in January of this year in Bigfork for $2.5M. |
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