Volborg, Montana
$975,000
551± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Legacy 551 Ranch is a premier recreational and hunting property that captures Eastern Montana’s wideopen landscapes. Encompassing 551± deeded acres with an additional 80± adjoining acres of BLM land, the ranch offers a blend of habitat diversity, privacy, and sporting opportunity. Originally homesteaded by the Allen family and held as part of a larger working cattle operation for more than a century, the property holds a long-standing legacy of stewardship that has helped preserve its character and wildlife.
The terrain is ideally suited for both wildlife and recreation. Rolling native grass meadows transition into rugged coulees and brush-filled draws, creating excellent bedding, feeding, and travel corridors for big game. Whether glassing from a high vantage point, exploring on horseback, or enjoying the solitude of the Montana landscape, this property delivers an authentic outdoor experience.
For sportsmen, Legacy 551 Ranch offers outstanding hunting potential. The property is known to attract elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope, with the natural draws and coulees serving as key movement corridors. Upland game birds, including sharp-tailed grouse, are regularly found on the ranch, while the prairie dog town provides additional recreational shooting opportunities. The combination of native habitat, varied terrain, and adjoining public land creates an environment that supports wildlife and enhances hunting experiences season after season. Whether you are seeking a private hunting retreat, a recreational getaway, or a legacy property to enjoy with family and friends for generations to come, this ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a truly authentic piece of the West. “Life sure is great – way out here in Montana.” - Nibs Allen
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QUICK FACTS
• 551± deeded acres with an additional 80± acres of adjoining BLM land
• Classic Montana ranch country
• Historically part of a larger, working cattle operation
• Legacy of stewardship, hard work, and long-standing ownership
• Features a mix of open meadows and rugged coulees
• Natural draws provide character and wildlife travel corridors
• BLM acreage includes a high plateau with expansive views
• Offers diverse terrain suited for riding, recreation, and ranch use
• Supports wildlife including elk, mule deer, and antelope
• Provides upland bird hunting and prairie dog shooting opportunities
• Ideal for recreation, hunting, or continuing a traditional ranching lifestyle
• Water sources include spring fed draws and developed spring
Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
ACREAGE
• 551.2± deeded acres
• 80± acres BLM
• 631.2± total acreage
IMPROVEMENTS
The property is boundary-fenced, with approximately one mile of newly constructed fencing. Water is supplied by a developed spring, which feeds into a water tank, providing a consistent water source for livestock and wildlife.
Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
RECREATION
The ranch offers solid recreational use with consistent wildlife presence, including elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and antelope. Upland game birds such as turkey and grouse are also found throughout the property. The terrain supports hiking, trail riding, and camping across a mix of meadows, draws, and higher ground. In some areas, occasional fossils dating back to the Paleocene era can be found, adding a practical point of interest to time spent on the land.
HUNTING
Big game hunting on the Legacy 551 Ranch falls within Montana’s southeastern prairie and breaks country supporting elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and antelope. Archery season typically runs from early September through mid-October, followed by the general rifle season from late October through late November, and additional shoulder seasons for elk extending into winter in some
districts. Antelope season usually begins earlier, with archery in early September and rifle seasons opening in October and running into early November. The country is known for its open visibility and broken terrain, making it wellsuited for spot-and-stalk hunting across coulees, sage flats, and timbered draws where big game travels and beds.
Bird hunting opportunities on the ranch include sharp-tailed grouse and Merriam turkey, as well as seasonal migratory bird hunting for species like doves and Hungarian partridges, generally beginning in September and extending into winter, depending on the species. Prairie dog hunting is an additional sporting pursuit offering additional recreational shooting opportunities outside of big game seasons. Overall, the ranch offers a straightforward, accessible hunting setup with long-established seasons, consistent wildlife movement, and a variety of opportunities for both big and small game pursuits.
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Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Eastern Montana offers a range of attractions shaped by open country, history, and access to public land. Within minutes of the Legacy 551 Ranch, the Custer National Forest offers hiking, hunting, and backcountry travel, while 2± hours to the north, the Missouri River Breaks offer rugged terrain, wildlife viewing, and Missouri River access. History in the region is anchored by sites like Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, offering a direct connection to the area’s past. Small towns such as Miles City and Glendive provide basic services, airport services, local events such as the World Famous Bucking Horse Sale, and access points to the Yellowstone River. Together, these attractions reflect a region built on wide-open space, working land, and a practical connection to both recreation and history.
Little Bighorn Battlefield, Photo: Acroterion Missouri River
Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
LOCATION
Legacy 551 Ranch is ideally situated in southeastern Montana, offering both accessibility and privacy. The property lies approximately 45 miles south of Miles City, Montana, reached via Montana Highway 59 and Basin Creek County Road, and about 35 miles north of Broadus, Montana, along the same route. This central location places the ranch within convenient driving distance of essential services and regional amenities while maintaining the quiet, open character that defines this part of eastern Montana.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Miles City Airport, located approximately 45 minutes from the Legacy 551 Ranch, offers convenient 24-hour air service, fuel, quick turnaround, emergency services, and assistance for private pilots and charter operations. Billings Logan International Airport, 2.5± hours away, offering passenger services with multiple major airlines, with daily nonstop flights to major cities, rental cars, and full terminal amenities, along with general aviation support including aircraft maintenance, fueling, and charter services.
WATER RIGHTS
Water is always important out here, and Legacy 551 Ranch has it. A producing spring provides a steady, reliable source, and spring-fed draws run through parts of the property depending on the season. It’s the kind of water that supports both livestock and wildlife and adds to the overall usability of the ground.
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
The Legacy 551 ranch is free of any conservation easements.
Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
SUMMARY
The Legacy 551 Ranch offers a rare opportunity to step into a Montana lifestyle rooted in space, independence, and quiet continuity. Its greatest value lies in the balance of productive ground, abundant wildlife, and good access, creating a property that works just as well for a small cattle operation as it does for recreation or retreat. With established hunting amenities and the capacity to support a cattle operation, the ranch is both functional and versatile. In a region known for wide-open country, it stands out for its usability, history, and natural character. Living here feels grounded and unhurried, where days are shaped by the land, and ownership carries both purpose and legacy.
‘Life sure is great – way out here in Montana.’ - Nibs Allen
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Legacy 551 Ranch | Volborg, Montana
Please contact Kebi Smith at (406) 671-2436 | ksmith@fayranches. com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
$975,000
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Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE
As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows:
1. SELLER AGENT
A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.
A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:
Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
2. BUYER AGENT
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A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
3. DUAL AGENCY If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer.
A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer
agent, except a dual agent:
Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.
4. STATUTORY BROKER
A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:
Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.
6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.
BUYER AGENT
A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.
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