Awesome views of seven mountain ranges from this lush 240+/- acre ranch located at the highest point in Yellowstone County. 103+/- acres wheat and 137+/- acres native grasses. Rolling hills, 3 springs, 2 reservoirs, well, and electric to the property. Borders State Land. County road on two sides and through a portion of the property. Abundant grouse and duck. No dumps on the land. Mineral rights on 200+/- acres.
Location
The property is located in Yellowstone County about 37+/- miles southwest of Billings and 24+/- miles southeast of Laurel Montana on the highest point in the county.
Located in south central Montana, Yellowstone County is Montana's most populous with an estimated 139,936 residents in 2007, according to the Montana Department of Commerce.
Billings, the county seat, is the state's largest city with an estimated population of 101,876 (2007) and is a major retail and wholesale trade, financial, energy, transportation and medical center. According to the Montana Almanac, by authors Andrea Merrill and Judy Jacobson, the county was established in 1883. The Yellowstone River, the authors say, was called by early French trappers, Roche Jaune for "yellow rock." Pompeys Pillar, an area landmark, was originally called Pompey's Tower by Captain William Clark. The authors add he named it after Sacajawea's son Baptiste, whom he called "Little Pomp." Billings was named for lawyer, philanthropist and former Northern Pacific Railroad President Frederick Billings.
The county is 2,666 square miles in area; 2,635 square miles in land area and 31 miles in inland water area. According to the Montana Department. of Commerce, median income for Yellowstone County households is an estimated $40,627.
*source http://www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov/cofacts.asp
Acreage
Awesome views of seven mountain ranges from this lush 240+/- acre ranch located at the highest point in Yellowstone County. 103+/- acres of wheat and 137+/- acres of native grasses. Rolling hills, 3 springs, 2 reservoirs, and power to the property. Borders state land. County road on two sides and through a portion of the property. Abundant grouse and duck. No dumps on the land. Mineral rights on 200+/- acres.
A total of 890+/- acres is available. Call Listing agent for details.
Recreational Opportunities
Enjoy the outdoors in any direction in an hour. This area has it all with Red Lodge Ski Resort, several golfing sites, and world renowned fly fishing in the Yellowstone River. Not to mention entertainment provided by the City of Billings ranging from rodeos to concerts performed by top artists.
Come see for yourself!
Fishing:
The Yellowstone River originates in Wyoming and flows through Yellowstone National Park before entering Montana at Gardiner. From the park boundary to Livingston, the river flows north through Paradise Valley, flanked by the Absarokee Mountains on the east and the Gallatin Range on the west. It
continues in a northeasterly direction from Livingston and meets up with the Missouri River just across the North Dakota border. The Yellowstone has survived as one of the last, large, free flowing rivers in the continental United States. Lack of mainstream impoundments allows spring peak flows and fall and winter low flows to influence a unique ecosystem and aesthetic resource. From the clear, coldwater cutthroat
trout fishery in Yellowstone National Park to the warmer water habitat at its mouth, the river supports a variety of aquatic environments that remain relatively undisturbed. The adjacent terrestrial environment, through most of the 550 Montana miles of river, is an impressive cottonwood-willow bottomland. The river has also been a major factor in the settlement of southeastern Montana, and retains much cultural and
historical significance.
*source http://fwp.mt.gov
Hunting:
Grouse and duck are abundant on the property. Yellowstone County hosts Blue Grouse, Sage Grouse, Sharp Tail Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Hungarian Partridge and Pheasants. Yellowstone County is located in the Central Flyway and duck and geese frequent the property.
Big game hunters can find deer, antelope and elk are accessible in the surrounding forest service areas.
Forest Service Access:
The listed property borders state land on the southeast side.
Custer National Forest is located primarily in the southern part of the U.S. state of Montana but also has separate sections in northwestern South Dakota. With a total area of 1,278,279 acres (5,173.03 kmē), the forest comprises over 10 separate sections. While in the westernmost sections, Custer National Forest is a part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the easternmost sections are a combination of forest "islands"
and grasslands. A portion of the forest is also part of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and constitutes over a third of the wilderness land. South of Red Lodge, Montana, the Beartooth Highway (U.S. 212) passes through the forest in route to Yellowstone National Park.
Male Mountain goat crossing a rocky moraine in front of Granite Peak. The eastern areas are dominated by large stands of ponderosa pine surrounded by grasslands, which are often leased to local ranchers for cattle grazing. A relatively rare type of small falcon known as the Merlin is found here in greater concentrations than anywhere else in the U.S. Mule deer, antelope and elk are also found. There are few rivers and lakes and much of the eastern sections emphasize land conservation and work closely with logging and ranching interests.
*source www.wikipedia.org
Access
Access to the property is by county road that runs the property and through the middle.
Community
Yellowstone County's Population is about 139,936. Billings Population is around 101,876.
Industries include Healthcare, Energy, Financial, Engineering, Hi-Tech, and Agriculture.
Largest coal reserves in USA
Hike, Bike, Fish, Ski 10 Golf courses, 57 Municipal parks
Education: University, Liberal Arts College, College of Technology
Real Estate: Housing Avg - $170,000, Commercial land $8-10 PSF estimate
Recreation: Arena seats 10,000, Minor league baseball, football, rodeos, Performing arts and community theatres, Opera, symphony, major museums, National entertainment - on the circuit between Seattle and New York
Description of the land
Topography:
Rolling hills with amazing views of 7 mountain ranges on a clear crisp morning.
Livestock Consideration:
Great farmland for growing crops and running livestock with plenty of water source.
Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate
Elevation of the property ranges from 4000 feet to 4350 feet. *google earth
County residents experience the four distinct seasons. According to the National Weather Service, the average daily high in January is 32 degrees Fahrenheit with an average low of 15 degrees above zero and average snowfall of 10.9 inches. The average daily high in July is 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average low of 58 degrees, and average precipitation of 1.28 inches. The average last frost date is May 14th, with an annual growing season of approximately 131 days. The annual average wind for Billings is 11mph from the southwest.
*source http://www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov/cofacts.asp
Natural Water Resources
Three springs and 2 reservoirs feed the property.
Improvements
No improvements or structures.
Income Sources
Please note the income production is related to the entire 890+/- acres. There is currently three sources of income from the property and the potential for a fourth. There is a Montana state government approved tire dump site, a gravel pit sand stone quarry and agricultural aspect as well. See the next section pertaining to geothermal. The current income on the entire property produces around a 10% return.
Geothermal Potential
The specific property has geothermal on it. We are in the process of getting further details on geothermal.
We do know it is free flowing and maintains a temperature of around 101 degrees.
Wildlife
Abundant grouse and duck among other species of birds and wildlife frequent the area.
Timber
No timber.
Water Rights
All water rights will convey, if any.
Mineral Rights
Mineral Rights exist on 200+/- of the 240+/- acres being sold.
Easements
County road.
Leases and Permits
None.
Utilities and Services
Electricity near property.
Taxes
TBD at closing.
Showings
Call Nancy Oakes, Broker, at 406.581.1956 or Bruce Jeske, Realtor, at 406.581.1950 with advance notice to show.
Price
$495,000
Brokers Comments
This property has great potential. There is 890+/- total acres available with two other income sources
producing around $200k per year net.
Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description
Listing Agent contact information located on cover page.
