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400 deeded acres—end of county road privacy on the west side of the Bull Mountains forty miles northwest of Billings, MT. Views of the Big Snowy Mountains to the north and the Crazy Mountains towards the west. 191 acres improved pasture farm base acres, timber and sandstone outcroppings. Excellent hunting & recreation. Two wells, power and phone. Heated insulated shop and barn. A True Golden Valley Gem in the Last Best Place Montana!

145 Krause Road
Lavina, Montana 59024: $720,000

LOCATION: The Krause Ranch lies in the mountain foothills on the west side of the Bull Mountains forty miles northwest of Billings, MT and southeast of the small ranching community of Lavina, MT within Golden Valley County.

ACCESS: The Krause Ranch is accessed off Montana Highway 3, northwest of Billings, MT. East on Buffalo Highway which turns into Krause Road, a county maintained road which ends at the ranch.

AREA FEATURES: The ranch is only minutes away from Montana’s largest city, Billings, with superior air service, two major regional hospitals. Billings has one of the largest trade areas in the United States. The recreation is unlimited and at your fingertips not only on the ranch itself but throughout Montana’s State and National Parks, forests and waterways.

Billings has one of the largest trade areas in the United States. Two of the largest hospitals in the region, an expanding international airport, the region’s largest livestock & commodity markets. “Billings Has It” exceptional shopping, entertainment & cuisine!

ELEVATION: 3,500’ – 3,700’.

CLIMATE: The Krause Ranch is in a temperate climate for Montana within the Chinook belt. Annual rainfall is between 12—14 inches.

IMPROVEMENTS:
Perimeter fenced
Power & phone
Barn
Grain bin
Shop:
– 30’ x 40’ metal, built in 1991
– Insulated
– Heated
– Power rollup door
– Concrete floor
– Power / 220

ACREAGE: 400 Acres: 191 acres farm base acres, improved pasture, perimeter fenced.

WATER: Two wells:
1—Domestic well with power.
1—Stockwater—off grid

All water rights associated with the property will be transferred.

MINERAL RIGHTS:
– All mineral rights that sellers own will convey.

TAXES: $590.33 for 2022.

PRICE: $720,000.00

Scott Grosskopf 406-861-4558 | scott@montanaranches.com

1,261.95 Acres—360 hay ground—ample water. The diverse terrane, grassy meadows, sandstone rims and outcroppings to sage brush and pine tree covered ridge making fantastic cover for livestock and wildlife alike. Top it off with a custom log home, shop and barn placed among the sandstone rims and timber giving the ranch a true western feel. A manageable ranch with Elk, deer, and upland game birds. Private setting! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make this yours in the “Last Best Place Montana”.

6970 Pineview Road
Custer, Montana 59024: $3,400,000

LOCATION & ACCESS: Buffalo Creek Ranch lies in the foothills and drainages east of the Bull Mountains in Yellowstone County Montana. The ranch is due north, 25 miles of Pompeys Pillar, the famous crossing on the Yellowstone River. Sandstone Petroglyphs signed by William Clark of the Lewis & Clark Expedition over 200 years ago.

The Buffalo Creek Ranch can be accessed directly off Pineview Road, a county-maintained road.

Billings, MT, is the county seat for Yellowstone County 60 miles southwest of the ranch.

Billings is Montana’s largest city with a population of 115,000. Billings is the region’s largest commodity trading hub, home to two of the region’s largest hospitals, international airport, fantastic shopping and cuisine.

ELEVATION: 3,200—3,300 feet.

PRECIPITATION: 12” – 14” on average per year rain fall.

WATER:
– Two wells: 1—35 gpm, 1—9 gpm.
– Two developed springs
– Buffalo Creek (seasonal drainage)
– Two automatic stock waters corrals
– Two stock tanks on water line
– Stock tank on northern well

OVERVIEW: Buffalo Creek Ranch consists of 1,261.95 deeded acres and is located in the Heart of Montana’s Ranching and Recreation. This area is well known for the strong grasses to produce exceptional cattle, horses, and wildlife—Elk, mule deer, antelope, and upland game birds.

The Buffalo Creek Ranch Headquarters lies at the base of a sandstone, timber covered ridge overlooking the meadows of Buffalo Creek.

The magnificent custom log home accompanied by a large, heated shop and equipment storage, barn and corrals.

IMPROVEMENTS: Custom large log home, 2,283 sq. ft., built in 2004.
– 2 Bedrooms
– 2 Baths
– Attached garage
– Propane forced air / woodstove
– Large covered front porch

Shop / Equipment Storage: Breakdown 40’ x 100’

– 40’ x 40’: Enclosed, insulated concrete, heated, power (220), 16’ wide 12’ high rollup door.

– 25’ x 40’: Equipment storage, concrete, power, rollup door.

– 35’ x 40’: Equipment storage, gravel, power, sliding door.

Barn: Barn: 36’ x 60’, corrals with automatic waterers, two pull through breeze ways, tack room, stall area, and hay storage.

ACREAGE BREAKDOWN: 1,261.95 +/- total acres, of which, 360 acres hay ground with 14 separate areas for livestock.

WATER RIGHTS & MINERAL RIGHTS:

– All water rights associated with the property will be transferred.

– All mineral rights that sellers own will convey.

TAXES: $3,607.45 for 2022.

PRICE: $3,400,000.00

Scott Grosskopf 406-861-4558 | scott@montanaranches.com

2,376 +/- Acres situated in the mountain foothills of South-Central Montana in Carbon County minutes from Red Lodge, MT. 50 miles from Billings, MT. Private access to over 700 acres of BLM ground. A strong grass unit with Breathtaking Views in all directions. Ample water with sandstone outcroppings, white pines, juniper, and sage brush. Traditionally a summer grazing unit. An Elk and mule deer haven providing hunting and recreation abound. Power and access off Selmes Road. If you are looking for that piece of true “Big Sky County” in the “Last Best Place Montana”, the Peterson Ranch Elbow Creek Unit is a Must See!

TBD Selmes Road
Roberts, Montana 59070: $3,802,064

LOCATION & ACCESS: The Peterson Ranch Elbow Creek Unit lies in the mountain foothills of South-Central Montana between the small communities of Bridger, MT, to the east and Roberts, MT, to the west. The ranch can be accessed off Selmes Road which originally was part of the Jim Bridger Trail, named after the famous local mountain man, himself.

Red Lodge, MT, is only minutes to the southwest at the base of the Beartooth Mountains and is the county seat of Carbon County. Red Lodge is famous for its western culture, Red Lodge Mountain Ski Area, winter and summer outdoor activities abound. Montana’s hunting and fishing is at your fingertips. Billings, MT, is only 52 miles northeast and is Montana’s largest city. Billings hosts an expanding International Airport, two of the region’s largest hospitals, and the region’s largest livestock and commodity trading. “Billings Has It” from shopping, hospitality, cuisine, and entertainment.

ELEVATION: 4,200′ – 5,000′

CLIMATE: Average 15 inches of rain per year.

OVERVIEW: The Peterson Ranch Elbow Creek Unit has 2,376 +/- total acres of strong native grasses, sage brush, western white pine, juniper, and sandstone out croppings.

Situated in the mountain foothills between the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone and Rock Creek Drainages. The rolling hills and high plateaus provide some of the most spectacular views of the Beartooth-Absaroka, Crazy, Snowy, Pryor and Big Horn Mountains.

The Peterson Ranch Elbow Creek Unit has been operated by the same family for 47 years. Traditionally a summer cattle grazing unit, with abundant hunting and recreation.

Water throughout the property is provided by:
1 – Solar well
5 – developed springs
5 – reservoirs – all spring fed

Off to the southwest of the unit, lies over 700+ acres of land locked BLM property providing access to even more hunting and recreation.

The unit is fenced and cross fenced into three separate pastures. Power is available near Selms Road.

WILDLIFE: Abundant Elk, Mule deer, and upland game birds.

WATER RIGHTS & MINERAL RIGHTS:
– All water rights associated with the property will be transferred.
– All mineral rights that sellers own will convey.

TAXES: $1,469.40 for 2022.

BROKER COMMENTS: This ranch is as untouched as when the Crow Indian Scouts used the high plateaus for lookout vantage points. Hard to find a property with such view sheds in all directions. The diverseness of terrane and the natural wildlife migration trails through the property making this a Hunters and Recreationalist haven. There are so many fantastic building sites throughout the property. If you are looking for a piece of property in The Last Best Place “Montana” the Peterson Ranch Elbow Creek Unit is a Must See!

PRICE: $3,802,064.00

Co-Listed with Dick Grosskopf – 406.860.1512 | Dick@MontanaRanches.com

Scott Grosskopf 406-861-4558 | scott@montanaranches.com