Real estate at ski areas in Montana varies widely depending on access directly to the slopes and on the view from the property. As an example, Big Sky, one of Montana's finest ski areas, is probably as close as you can come in real estate to a sure investment, as well as a wonderful place to visit and enjoy. In Big Sky's Mountain Village, you can find a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium for around $339,000. A 2086 square foot cabin with four bedrooms and three baths is currently on the market for $960,000. Townhomes are typically available with three bedrooms and two baths for a comparable price to this cabin. And for a luxury ski home, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a beautiful view, and ski-in, ski-out access, you might expect to pay around $3 million.
Those who dream of building a ski retreat of their own in the Big Sky area may encounter a somewhat worse case of sticker shock: a 2.4-acre homesite with a good view and ski access will cost around $2 million. A 1.5-acre ski parcel may cost around $1,375,000. If you care more about the view than about convenient ski access, look at lots in nearby Gallatin Canyon. Here, a steep 20-acre parcel could sell for a little under $1 million.