The house is described in its 2003 NRHP nomination as "unassuming" but deemed notable as:...it is one of the first masonry residences in Miles City, and its construction coincides with the first wave of economic development in the area, as well as the arrival of the railroad.

A major remodel of the house between 1910 and 1916 is reflective of the economic prosperity realized in the area during that time.

The Snell family, successful and influential in the sheepraising and banking businesses, purchased the property in 1891, and enjoyed a long and prosperous association with the community.

The building is also eligible for listing ... as a representative example of Late Victorian architecture, and its association with the first and most prominent architect in Miles City, Byron Vreeland.

[2] Much of the interior of house retains its historic features, including the steep front staircase with wood railing and wainscoting and its unusual layout with a large dining room spanning the width of the house.