Build your Montana dream on this exceptional, build ready 3.01-acre lot in Lolo's coveted Longhorn Flats neighborhood! Offering flat, highly usable acreage, this premium homesite framed by 360-degree mountain views is the ultimate canvas for a custom estate, a spacious shop, and room to breathe. Located along the scenic Highway 12 corridor, you will enjoy perfect rural serenity just 20 minutes from downtown Missoula’s vibrant arts, dining, and the University of Montana. Outdoor recreation is quite literally at your doorstep: explore Traveler’s Rest State Park just down the road, hike or ride at the nearby Blue Mountain Recreation Area, or head west to Lolo Hot Springs. Properties with this combination of flat, buildable acreage, easy utility access, and close-in Missoula convenience are increasingly rare. Bring your builder, secure your piece of the Last Best Place, and start building your future today! Welcome to 12196 Cowcatcher Drive, where wide-open Montana skies meet dramatic mountain scenery and effortless city accessibility. This exceptional 3.01-acre homesite in the coveted Longhorn Flats subdivision offers flat, 100% usable acreage that is completely build-ready. The level topography minimizes excavation and site-prep costs, providing the ultimate canvas for a sprawling custom estate, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or a massive detached shop. Framed by unobstructed, 360-degree views of the Bitterroot and surrounding mountain ranges, this peaceful neighborhood features high-end custom homes, light covenants to protect your investment, and low HOA fees of just $20 per month. Beyond the property boundaries, you will enjoy a premier location centered perfectly for active Montana lifestyles. Downtown Missoula’s vibrant arts, dining, hospitals, and the University of Montana are just a scenic, direct 20-minute drive away. Even closer to home, you are minutes from the historic walking trails at Traveler's Rest State Park, world-class fly fishing on the Bitterroot River, and hiking or horseback riding in the Blue Mountain Recreation Area. For weekend escapes, you can head west up Highway 12 to ski or soak at Lolo Hot Springs. Bring your custom building plans and experience the peaceful rural lifestyle you’ve been looking for. Please note that buyers are to verify all utility hookup details, well depths, and septic requirements during their due diligence period.