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$740,000

563 Waters Edge, Fort Peck, MT 70881

Sample listing
2
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4,000
Square feet
100 ft
Shoreline
$7,400
Per shoreline ft

Gentle-slope frontage with sandy bottom on Fort Peck Lake. Roughly 100 feet of owned shoreline on 1.72 acres, with 2 bedrooms across 4,000 square feet. Single-slip stationary. Water clarity on Fort Peck Lake averages around 8 feet and the lake is classified volatile for water level. Dock and shoreline work fall under USACE Omaha District. This is a sample listing used to demonstrate the platform.

Features

Lakeside deckScreened porchVaulted ceilingsSandy beachDetached garageBoathouseGentle slope to waterRiprap shoreline

Property facts

Property typeHouse Year built1964 Lot size1.72 acres DockSingle-slip stationary Water depth at dock17 ft ExposureEast-facing ViewMain channel Annual taxes$5,741 HOA$45/mo Short-term rentalVerify locally Listed2026-08-05
$6,262
All-in monthly
$169,010
Cash to close
$19,510
Costs beyond the obvious

Up front

Down payment$148,000
Closing costs (est. 2.4%)$17,760
Septic inspection & pump$850
Water quality testing$400
Waterfront home inspection$800
Survey (shoreline frontage)$1,200
Total$169,010

Every year

Principal & interest$46,787
Property taxes$5,741
Hazard insurance$3,108
Flood insurance$2,400
HOA / POA dues$540
Utilities$5,400
Maintenance reserve (1.1%)$8,140
Septic service$520
Well & water testing$260
Dock maintenance$900
Winterization / seasonal close$750
Shoreline / seawall reserve$600
Total$75,146
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$7,400
This home / shoreline ft
$3,469
Lake average
$185
Per square foot
Well above the lake average — this property prices at $7,400 per shoreline foot against a lake average near $3,469, a difference of 113%. Shoreline frontage is the metric that drives waterfront value, and it is almost never published.
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Modeled from the lake's estimated nightly rate and occupancy. Confirm local short-term rental rules before you rely on this.
Booked nights / year92 Gross revenue$29,692 Lodging tax−$3,266 Management−$5,285 Cleaning & supplies−$8,677 Net operating income$12,464 Against annual carry$-62,682
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5.2
Lake score
C
Water grade
20 ft
Drawdown
Level stabilityVolatile Typical clarity8 ft Dock authorityUSACE Omaha District
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