East Bench Overlook
Land for Sale Near Red Lodge, Montana
Build-ready residential land: 5 to 10 acre homesites with Beartooth Mountain views, private road access, engineered bridges, grid power, domestic well NOIs, and DEQ-approved septic designs.
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Homesites at East Bench Overlook
Lot 2
9.51 Acres
$525,000
Canal through parcel, ridgeline panorama
Lot 3
8.88 Acres
$489,000
Canal through parcel, western-boundary privacy
Lot 4
9.82 Acres
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Largest lot, full mountain arc from the ridge
2 more homesites coming soon. Compare all five lots →
Not Raw Land
What "Build-Ready" Means Here
Most acreage near Red Lodge is sold raw: no road, no power at the lot line, no septic approval, no well authorization. Buyers of raw land typically spend $140,000 to $315,000 and 12 to 18 months on the work below before a house can start. At East Bench Overlook, the subdivision-level work is already done.
- Recorded plat (Plat No. 2557, Carbon County, Nov 2025)
- Private gravel road with two engineered bridges
- Grid power installed and paid (Beartooth Electric)
- DNRC-authorized domestic well NOI with each lot
- DEQ-approved septic design, per lot
- Approved building envelope and light covenants
Location
The East Bench, Eight Minutes from Town
East Bench Overlook sits on the elevated bench east of Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County: above the valley, facing the Beartooth Front, with downtown a short drive away.
- Downtown Red Lodge
- 8 minutes
- Red Lodge Mountain (ski area)
- About 15 minutes
- Beartooth Highway
- Starts in town; Beartooth Pass at 10,947 ft
- Yellowstone National Park (NE entrance)
- 65 miles via the Beartooth Highway (seasonal)
- Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
- 65 miles, about 1 hour
Common Questions
Buying Land Here, Answered Plainly
Is there land available to buy for homes near Red Lodge, MT?
Yes. East Bench Overlook has build-ready residential homesites available now, eight minutes from downtown Red Lodge. Three of the five Phase 1 lots are currently available, with two more coming soon.
Are these lots build-ready?
Yes. Every lot comes with a recorded plat (Plat No. 2557, Carbon County, November 2025), grid power installed and paid, a private gravel road with engineered bridges, a DNRC-authorized domestic well NOI, a DEQ-approved septic design, and an approved building envelope. From closing, a buyer can go straight to a standard Carbon County building permit.
Do the lots have water?
Each lot includes a DNRC authorization for a domestic well (a Notice of Intent for domestic use). The buyer drills the well; the authorization to do so conveys with the lot. Formal sustained-yield testing for the area is underway.
Do the lots have power and septic?
Grid power from Beartooth Electric is installed and paid at the subdivision level; buyers arrange their own transformer and meter. Each lot has a DEQ-approved septic design with designated drainfield areas; the buyer installs the system during their build. (System types vary by lot; see each lot page.)
How far is East Bench Overlook from downtown Red Lodge and the ski mountain?
Downtown Red Lodge is eight minutes away. Red Lodge Mountain, with 1,635 skiable acres and 2,400 feet of vertical, is about 15 minutes. Billings Logan International Airport is 65 miles, roughly an hour's drive.
Are there covenants? Can I have horses or rent my home short-term?
Light covenants protect the character of the bench: single-family residential use, a 1,200 square foot minimum dwelling, earth-tone exteriors, and no further subdivision. Horses and livestock are permitted on lots of five or more acres, which includes every lot here. Short-term rentals are allowed subject to Carbon County regulations. There is no HOA, no dues, and no design-review board.
More detail on wells, septic, covenants, and the buying process: read the full FAQ →
Ask About Pricing and Availability
Listing agents represent Lots 2 and 3; the developer handles Lot 4 and general inquiries. Walks of the land are easy to arrange.
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