Thompson Falls Montana Info and listings
Address Search
Thank you for taking the time to visit our site during your busy search for real Montana real estate!
Realty Northwest main office is located in the scenic town of Thompson Falls, Montana, the Sanders County seat, about 100 miles NW of Missoula, Montana. This page focuses on Thompson Falls, Montana.
Thompson Falls Montana
Located in the Clark Fork Valley approximately 100 miles NW of Missoula, Thompson Falls has one of the mildest climate in Montana. At an elevation of 2419', Thompson Falls has an average of 20 inches of precipitation per year, and an average of 115 frost free days. (Average weather link) It is known as part of the "Banana Belt" of Northwest Montana. The climate along with its breathtaking scenery make this quaint little town an ideal place to live or visit. Thompson Falls is surrounded by millions of acres of National Forest providing endless recreation opportunities for camping, wildlife viewing, berry & mushroom picking, hiking or biking and much more! The Thompson Falls reservoir created by the dam on the Clark Fork River provide uncrowded fishing, boating, swimming and other water recreation. Several boat accesses are available.
With a population of around 1500, Thompson Falls is the perfect sized community for those who enjoy a small town atmosphere, and has all the amenities needed for everyday living!
HISTORY OF THOMPSON FALLS MONTANA
Thompson Falls Montana was named after David Thompson, the British explorer, geographer and fur trader. He was called the Koo Koo Sint (star gazer) by the Indians. He established a fur trading post, the 'Saleesh House', in 1809. The Saleesh House was used sporadically until the 1820s, and mostly by employees. The Saleesh House is no longer in existence.
There was little activity in the area until 1881 and the coming of the railroad. The few inhabitants of the town felt they were being neglected by the Railroad, so they decided to get attention for themselves. They piled logs on the railway, and forced the train to stop. The townspeople then boarded the train to persuade passengers to settle in Thompson Falls. One of the crew stayed behind and built the first home within the present town site. Soon after in 1883, the gold rush hit Couer D'Alene mines came and the town grew to accommodate the men going over the Murray trail to the mines. In 1885 John Russell bought 40 acres and platted the townsite.
Location and Attractions
Thompson Falls Montana is located in a beautiful valley, along on the scenic Clark Fork River. Named for the river's natural falls, you can enjoy this setting at Thompson Falls State Park. The Clark Fork River, a tributary of the Columbia runs the length of the Valley in and is ideal for water sports, with three reservoirs open to the public. The county encompasses the cabinet Mountain Wilderness and three National Forests. A hunting and fishing dreamland, the town is loaded with wildlife, and is home to spectacular mountain vistas in all directions that will take your breath away! Other attractions in the area include the Historic Jail Museum, Wild Goose Landing Park and Recreation Center, Bighorn Sheep Viewing Station, Graves Creek Falls and the scenic Blue Slide Area.Thompson Falls Dam
Within close proximity are Glacier National Park, the Ross Creek Giant Cedars, Flathead Lake and Lake Pend Oreille. This quiet portion of Montana with its lush green Valleys, rugged mountains, lakes and streams offer a lifestyle of tranquility away from the centers of large industry, congestion, and pollution. Quaint Communities lie nestled in the valleys and along the banks of both the Clark Fork River and the Flathead River close enough for comfort yet far enough apart to feel uncrowded. Realty Northwest is proud to offer a variety of 
Montana real estate in Thompson Falls, as well as in many other NW Montana towns.
River Front Motel, RV sites and cabins
Rimrock Lodge, RV sites, restaurant, bar & bowling
BUILDING CONTRACTORS:
Wendell Beachy (406) 827-0161
Zarach Epperson (406) 827-0640/ (406) 293-1879
Doug Gunderson (406) 827-3452
Stan Hamm (406) 827-4632
Nolan Parker (406) 827-4533
Bill Susic (406) 827-4834
Timberline Concrete and Construction (406) 546-4098
Tom Wilson (406) 847-2788
Borderline Enterprises (406) 847-2761
Norm Yoder (406) 847-8641
Eric Weare (406) 847-3300
Shawn Wenegerd (406) 529-5795
Jesse Tuma (406) 239-8538
SITE EVALUATOR:
Sheri Bauer (406) 847-2078
Digger Powell (406) 847-0080
Tom Wilson (406) 847-2788
Bonnie Reishus (406) 847-0109
Paul Aktepy (406) 360-4964
John Chamblin (406) 827-4120
Judy Hopkins (406) 827-4111
Kim Kinzie (406) 826-4409
Ronald Warren (406) 826-4409
Hagadorn Surveyors (406) 827-2999
Timberline Surveying (406) 827-0768
EXCAVATION, ROADS, SEPTIC:
Rick Sorlie (406) 827-0888/ (406)546-3722
Bob Taylor (406) 827-4909/ (406) 531-8777
Ben Traver (406) 531-4644
John Muster (406) 827-3586
Bill Nolen (406) 827-3831
Rocky Mt Excavation and Construction (406) 827-3033
Superior Septic Services (406) 826-4485
FOUNDATIONS AND CONCRETE:
Zarach Epperson (406) 827-0640/ (406) 293-1879
Terry Traver (406) 827-3827
Stacy Mouritsen (406) 827-8663
Thompson River Ready-Mix (406) 827-9797
Kim Matthews, Fireplaces and Masonry (406) 827-4302
Timberline Concrete and Construction (406) 546-4098
Jethro Wenegerd (406) 847-0040
STREAM BED OR BANK EXCAVATION:
Green MT Conservation, Bill Naegli (406) 827-4887
CORPS of Engineers (406) 441-1375
CITY/STATE/GOV’T:
City of T-Falls (406) 827-3557
State of Montana (406) 444-2511
Sanders County Courthouse (406) 827-6924
PLUMBING:
Dave Klaus (406) 827-6500
Triplett Plumbing & Pump Service (406) 827-4863
Bill Newman (406) 370-8343
WELL INSTALLATION:
Jerome Well Drilling (406) 549-1383
Cyclone Drilling (Bigfork) (406) 982-3745
All West Drilling (406) 883-3151
Ace Drilling (406) 883-3300
Camp Well Drilling and Pump Service (406 549-3411
ELECTRICITY:
Northern Lights (800) 326-9594
Northwestern Energy (888)467-2669
ELECTRICIANS:
Dennis Newman (406)827-4884
Glenn Haas (406) 827-4820
Anthony Train (406) 827-1504/ (406) 369-7883
HEATING CONTRACTORS:
Cenex (406) 827-3498
Thompson River Heating (406) 827-3735
Jerry Huff (406) 827-9584
A Specialty Heating and Cooling (406) 827-4448
Advanced Systems (406) 847-2781
Dave Godfrey (406) 827-2621
PROPANE:
Cenex (406) 827-3498
Amerigas (406) 827-3911
Cabinet MT Propane (406) 827-9356
Axmen (406) 214-8828
TELEPHONE AND INTERNET:
Blackfoot Telecommunications (800) 760-3079
CABINET MAKERS:
Jon Yoder (406) 827-9663
Tom Wagler (406) 827-8667
Stanley Schrock (406) 847-3360
RADON MITIGATORS:
Frank Tremper (406) 543-0072/ (406) 360-7786
Chris Holliday (406) 542-0773
FENCING CONTRACTORS:
Norm Meyers (406) 531-2937
Cascade Fencing (406) 320-2225
Jons Cedar Fencing (406) 827-4552/ (406) 396-9549
Thompson Falls Listings
Beautiful mountain views from this property. Great location, paved road and a community boat ramp. Power, water and phone/internet to property.
- 30000449 MLS
Beautiful mountain views from this property. Great location, paved road and a community boat ramp. Power, water and phone/internet to property.
- 30000742 MLS
Lovely lot on Salish Shores 4 ~ Ready for your beautiful home. Power is to the lot line, community water and septic approval. Paved road and access to the Salish Shores b...
- 30000095 MLS
Perfect residential lot for a Tiny home or Mobile home. Mobiles need to be 20 years old or newer. Mobile width can be 14', 16', 18' wide. Power to the lot. City water, te...
- 30002716 MLS
Remarks: Nice building lot on east end of Thompson Falls. Great mountain views! Very light covenants. Level. Trees along private dead end road. In grass now. Elec. to lot...
- 22214833 MLS
Affordable, "soon to be" move in ready and freshly painted; 2009 Redmond singlewide featuring a open, split bedroom floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms complete wi...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 30002709 MLS
A scenic 4 minute drive from Thompson Falls, Crossing the Clark Fork River, Prospect Creek and Dry Creek on your 7-minute drive, bring you home to this Cherry Creek Road ...
- 22300603 MLS
Beautiful level and partially sloped 2.24 +- acre parcel approximately 6 miles west from town of Thompson Falls. Still well treed with nice sun exposure as well as protec...
- 22300534 MLS
Affordable home in Thompson Falls. 1,300+ sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath with bonus room. Home sets back from street frontage and has a large yard with several mature trees for sh...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 22205672 MLS
Owner financing available! 3.30 acres with over 500' of frontage on Cherry Creek Rd which is paved and plowed year-round. Just minutes away from the quaint small town of ...
- 22210101 MLS
Remarks: This spectacular bare land is just minutes from the town of Trout Creek, MT. There are no covenants on this 7.74 acre property (Lot 1), so the possibilities are ...
- 22213277 MLS
Move in ready! Enjoy low maintenance living in Pine Tree Hollow, a 55 and over retirement community. This one level home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den and a laundry room ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22301049 MLS
Remarks: Newly build single level living. This home has hardwood floors throughout, with open living / dining area. large bedrooms including a master with walk in close...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22209999 MLS
Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one-level home, situated on just under an acre, overlooking adjacent park land. Kitchen features include solid surface Corian countertops, s...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22300272 MLS
Rare Clark Fork River Frontage! This +/- 3.45 acre parcel has over 300' of gently sloped river frontage. Come and fish right out your back door. The driveway has been ...
- 22216953 MLS
Remarks: Fantastic 1.8 acre commercial location in Thompson Falls, Sanders County, Montana with large steel frame commercial building located in a very high traffic area ...
- 22204300 MLS
Custom Home in Northwest Montana. 3 bed/ 2 bath. Large attached garage. Many custom features include Alder Kitchen cabinets complete with pantry cabinet. Center Islan...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 30000738 MLS
Beautiful home in town with a Custom kitchen and large pantry right off the entryway. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or tea, with the Breathtaking views of the mountain...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 30002466 MLS
Beautiful new one-level home located just east of Thompson Falls! You'll love this custom kitchen with a huge pantry. Spacious and bright, with easy-care flooring throug...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22216940 MLS
20 truly beautiful and private timbered acres with a two bedroom, 2 bath log home. The covered patio could easily be enclosed for additional living space. The home sets ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22214525 MLS
Don't miss this newer ranch style home situated on 5 acres. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths with an office. Large laundry room as you enter ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22215389 MLS
This waterfront property on the Clark Fork River has everything you are looking for! Home is spacious and well-kept, with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, an insulated 2 car garag...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 22216420 MLS
Remarks: A MUST-SEE! Offered for the first time on market, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in a peaceful, established neighborhood on the Clark Fork River. This ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22215015 MLS
Remarks: This property has it all!! Great location with a 2,500+ sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath (jacuzzi tub) home on a beautiful 7.25 private/park like fenced acres with gated...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 22205039 MLS
Remarks: Sustainable potential on this 3.4 acres with over 500 feet of Clark Fork River access across Northwestern Energy Frontage and having a lovely 2 bedroom on the ma...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 30002459 MLS
Remarks: 41+- acres in Thompson Falls! Older 1 bed, 1 bath, 1,000+ SF farmhouse on site, as well as additional outbuildings. Yearly home to about 50 head of elk! borders ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 22203806 MLS
A rare find with this lovely 40 acres just north of Thompson Falls! The 1915 farmhouse has been well-cared for and will charm you with its transom windows, built-in cabin...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22215548 MLS
Remarks: Situated at the end of a quiet private road and offering a life of peace andprivacy, is this Thompson Falls property which consists of two parcels, totaling4.80-...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 22215534 MLS
This compelling property was once a children's school with a home for the headmaster. The main dwelling, two bunkhouses, horse sheds, barn, and chicken houses span out 60...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 22206779 MLS
IDX information provided courtesy of the Montana Regional MLS, LLC. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.