Want To Own Your Own Montana Town? Well, Now You Can

BUTTE, MT - A 100-year-old general store. A working post office. And one wildly unique opportunity.

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Somewhere along the Yellowstone River, in a place where the mountains never stop watching and the air smells like pine and freedom, a town still exists like it’s 1909.

A town where you can still pick up your mail at a blue-signed post office, grab a soda from a century-old general store, and walk from your log cabin to the river’s edge in under a minute.

It’s not a scene from a Western. It’s not a set from Yellowstone (though the ranch is nearby). It’s real—and it’s for sale.

Let’s take a journey to the place you just might end up owning.

Where the Map Gets Personal

This town isn’t just any town.

It’s officially on the map—zip code and all.

And that’s thanks to its biggest asset: a functioning United States Post Office.

In a region where many old towns have faded into ghost stories, Pray, Montana is very much alive.

The post office still delivers. The general store still trades. The cabins are full of tourists on their way to Yellowstone National Park—just 45 minutes down the road.

And it’s all situated on five cozy acres that punch far above their weight.

What You’re Actually Buying

Here’s what comes with Pray’s $2.6 million price tag:

• A working post office with its own zip code (59865)

• A general store that's over a century old—and still running

• Three log cabins, Amish-built and popular as short-term rentals

• A duplex for added rental income

• A ready-to-go hospitality business with proven revenue

In other words, this is not some fixer-upper frontier ghost town.

This is a turnkey, income-generating micro-village with a built-in customer base and historical charm.

Pray’s Wild, Wonderful Neighbors

In Pray, you aren't just getting incredibly quiet mornings and charming porches.

You'd also be surrounded by some of Montana’s best-kept secrets and most famous destinations.

• Yellowstone National Park is just 45 minutes away.

• The Yellowstone River borders the property—hello, fly fishing.

• The Yellowstone Film Ranch is just down the road (yes, where real Westerns are being filmed).

• The Old Saloon in Emigrant hosts live music and whiskey nights that locals swear by.

• Sage Lodge, a luxury fly-fishing and spa resort, offers a five-star neighbor.

• And Mountain Sky Guest Ranch brings the classic dude ranch experience to life, just a short drive away.

You don’t just own Pray, you inherit a lifestyle, and a neighborhood that knows how to live it.

Meet the Mayor (That Could Be You)

Since Pray is unincorporated, there’s no city council, no red tape.

The current owner jokingly serves as the “mayor,” parading each year on horseback through the town during the annual celebration.

If you’ve ever wanted to rule (okay, gently manage) your own town, this is your moment.

A Slice of Montana’s Living History

Pray was founded in 1909 and named after Congressman Charles Nelson Pray, one of Montana’s earliest representatives.

Like many frontier towns, it was built on dreams of westward expansion. Unlike many of its peers, it never died.

Now, you could be the next chapter in that story.

The Bottom Line

Pray, Montana is more than just five acres of dirt and logs—it’s a living time capsule, a business opportunity, a lifestyle upgrade, and a postcard-perfect gateway to one of the most iconic national parks in the world.

So if you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own town, you just might want to start with this one.

For more information, contact Michael Rutkowski at bigskyequity@gmail.com.