Beartooth Mountain View Ranch

BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH

BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH

PROPERTY

OVERVIEW

Beartooth Mountain View Ranch | Absarokee, Montana

Beartooth Mountain View Ranch has 4,831± total acres of strong grass country, breathtaking views of the Absaroka Mountains and over a mile of Spring Creek running year-round through the property.

Beartooth Mountain View Ranch has 4,831± total acres of strong grass country, breathtaking views of the Absaroka Mountains and over a mile of Spring Creek running year round through the property. An easy-to-operate cattle operation that currently runs 175-200 pair, along with the original farmhouse, barn and corrals, make this property a turnkey ranch. In addition, there are multiple building sites along Spring Creek as well as on high ridges to capture the expansive views of the Absaroka-Beartooth mountains.

The ranch offers abundant recreational activities and is located 10 miles west of Absarokee, MT and less than one hour from Billings, MT and Billings Logan International Airport. Abundant mule deer and upland birds inhabit the ranch, and the property is less than a 15 minute drive to the Stillwater River. Both culture and art is a short trip south to the Tippet Rise Art Center, and Red Lodge, MT, along with Red Lodge Ski Mountain, are 45 minutes away.

ABSAROKEE, MT | 4,831± ACRES | OFFERED @ $4.95M

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stunning views of Absaroka Mountains

• Over a mile of Spring Creek

• Current cattle operations runs 175-200 pair

• Original farmhouse, barn, and corrals

• Multiple building sites on high ridges

• Excellent mule deer and upland bird habitat

• 4,831± total acres, 4,191± deeded acres with 640± acres State leased land

• 15 mins from Stillwater River

• 10 miles west of Absarokee and less than one hour from Billings, MT

• Additional acreage and residence available

Cattle enjoying the beautiful grass country.

ABSAROKEE

The Beartooth Mountain View Ranch is 10 miles west of Absarokee, MT. Absarokee is a scenic, small community serving as a gateway to fishing, hiking, camping and outdoor exploration along the Stillwater and Yellowstone Rivers and the nearby Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Fly fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the easy access to the Stillwater River, just a 15 minute drive from the ranch. The town of Absarokee has all the amenities you can expect, a gas station, grocery store and local shops.

BILLINGS

Billings, MT is 1 hour drive from the ranch and there you will find a bustling city and the Billings International Airport. Billings is the largest city in Montana with a population of ~109,000 people. Whether you’re looking for bronco busting rodeo action or the relaxation of fishing or hunting, you’ll be in good company around Billings. Watch Montana’s wildlife by grabbing your binoculars and heading to the plains or hiking in the mountains that surround Billings. Use Billings as a central point to the best western attractions, events, hospitality, shopping and cuisine. Beartooth Mountain View Ranch gives you privacy and seclusion while still providing easy access to larger cities and an international airport.

CULTURE, ART & MOUNTAIN TOWNS

Beartooth Mountain View Ranch is a short drive to the Tippet Rise Art Center, an unexpectedly but spectacular arts venue located near Fishtail, MT. Tippet Rise hosts concerts and performances with world-renowned classical musicians on its 12,000 acre working ranch that also features internationally acclaimed sculptures among its scenic landscape.

The ranch is also within 45 minutes of the town of Red Lodge, MT, known for its charming downtown, friendly eateries, small town brewery and one of the best downhill ski areas in Montana - Red Lodge Mountain. Red Lodge is also a gateway to Yellowstone National Park via the breathtaking Beartooth Highway, designated a national scenic byway.

AIRPORTS

DOMESTIC AIRPORTS

BILLINGS-LOGAN INTL. AIRPORT (BIL/KBIL)

BILLINGS, MT | 71 MILES

BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTL. AIRPORT (BZN/KBZN)

BOZEMAN, MT | 112 MILES

BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH

LIVINGSTON

BILLINGS

BOZEMAN

The strong grass country makes an ideal environment for a cattle operation. This area of Montana is known for its high protein grass and the property is well balanced for grazing nd contains protected areas. The ranch has a mix of barbed wire, cross and perimeter fencing.

RANCH OPERATIONS

The ranch will run 180 head of cattle routinely utilizing the main pasture and the two outlying parcels.

Historically in the fall the ranch starts moving the herd south into the ‘Big Pasture’ which includes the State section. This area consists of 2000 acres of good grass country that was rested all spring and summer.

During an open winter the cattle can stay until February with supplemental protein sources. Very little hay is fed during open winters (200 ton) with the bulk being fed during the spring. Heavy cows have routinely been cut out of the big pasture bringing 20-40 head down to the bottom as calving draws near in late February into March leaving the bulk on native grass feed.

In winters with major snow or cold starting in late fall and continuing into spring calving season hay requirements increase to 300+ ton due to having the bulk of the cattle in the bottom.

Once calving is finished in early May the pairs are turned out into the spring pastures on the northside of the ranchfirst in the branding pasture consisting of 720 + acres. After branding the cattle are moved to higher pastures where they remain until mid-June when they are then moved to the summer pastures. At this point the steer pairs are usually split into two seperate pastures. In August 62 heifer pairs are moved to the National Forest under permit.

Spring Creek runs for 1+ miles across the property. The creek provides water for irrigation and also has a private well.

IMPROVEMENTS

The original farmhouse from 1929 lies in the northern section of the ranch by Spring Creek. In addition, several outbuildings like a barn, sheds, corrals give the new owner a turnkey operation. For the new owner interested in building a new home, the ranch has several ideal building sites located on high ridges which offer outstanding views of the Absaroka Mountains.

SUMMARY

• Stunning views of Absaroka Mountains

• Over a mile of Spring Creek

• Current cattle operations runs 175-200 pair

• Original farmhouse, barn, and corrals

• Multiple building sites on high ridges

• Excellent mule deer and upland bird habitat

• 4,831± total acres, 4,191 deeded acres with 640± acres State leased land

• 15 mins from Stillwater River

• 10 miles west of Absarokee and less than one hour from Billings, MT

• Additional acreage and residence available

SUMMARY

BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH

Offered @ $4,950,000

CONDITIONS OF SALE

• All purchase offers must be in writing and specify an earnest money amount equal to no less than 3.00% of the Buyer’s offering price. Earnest monies shall be deposited in escrow within 5 business days of acceptance of the offer by both parties.

• All Buyers must provide the contact information of the Buyer’s banker or financial institution that can assist the Sellers and their agents in validating the Buyer’s financial ability to execute the transaction. All Purchasers must demonstrate to the Seller’s satisfaction unquestioned financial capability to purchase the property.

• The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Any endorsements requested by the Buyer or any lender will be at the Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by warranty deed.

• All of the Ranch’s water rights will be transferred to the Buyer and all of the mineral rights which the Seller actually owns will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing.

TERMS

The Seller reserves the right to effect a tax-deferred exchange for other real property in accordance with provisions in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Buyer will not be required to incur any additional expenses nor to step into the chain of title on any property which the Seller may acquire.

This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller. Information regarding land classifications, acreages, carrying capacities, crop yields, potential profits, etc. is intended only as generic guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Western Ranch Brokers or PureWest Real Estate. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction.

WESTERN RANCH BROKERS

OUR TEAM

JIM TOTH

Broker

(406) 539-2550

jim@westernranchbrokers.com

With 20 years of experience as a ranch broker, Jim Toth knows that land is worth more than just its physical assets. With a career built in the agriculture business, private ranch management, and as one of the busiest outfitters in Western Montana, Jim knows the view from the saddle as well as the view from the office and how important they are to each other. But he just might not take off his boots in the conference room.

Jim also understands the value and importance of tillable acreage, how cattle stocking rate affects rangelands, the ins-and-outs of water rights, habitat management, and a lot more. Along with a desire to get to know a prospective seller or buyer, Jim’s ability to gauge a property’s values and understand the desires of a buyer is a large part of his success–the rest of his successes are the result of his approachable and personable demeanor.

Always willing to share a favorite fishing hole or be the one to buy the first round, Jim finds that nearly all of his clients come to him first through business but then remain as friends. In 1991, he opened the Grizzly Hackle fly shop in Missoula, a brand that became synonymous with fly fishing in Southwest Montana. When his fishing clients started turning to him for help buying Montana ranches of their own, ranch brokering became a logical next step in his career. In 2002, he sold the fly shop and dedicated all of his time to ranch brokerage, eventually founding Western Ranch Brokers.

Jim and his wife Cassandra spend time on their small ranch outside of Belgrade, Montana. When not fishing or riding their horses, they enjoy traveling the West to visit their adult children.

LET OUR EXPERIENCE LEAD THE WAY

The team at Western Ranch Brokers bring a level of expertise and hands on ranch experience you won’t find anywhere else. We are here to ensure you have a reliable, trustworthy, hardworking advisor when buying or selling a ranch. Our handshake is backed by a team of tireless professionals committed to your interests.

RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE

Montana law requires real estate licensees who are acting as agents of sellers or buyers of real property to advise the potential sellers or buyers with whom they work of the nature of their agency relationship.

SELLERS AGENTS

A seller’s agent, under a listing agreement with the seller, acts solely on behalf of the seller. A seller can authorize a seller’s agent to work with subagents, buyer’s agents and/or transaction coordinators. A subagent of the seller is one who has agreed to work with the listing agent, and who, like the listing agent, acts solely on behalf of the seller. Seller’s agents and their subagents will disclose to the seller known information about the buyer which may be used to the benefit of the seller. Individual services may be waived by the seller through execution of a limited service agreement.

BUYERS AGENTS

A buyer’s agent, under a buyer’s agency agreement with the buyer, acts solely on behalf of the buyer. A subagent of the buyer is one who has agreed to work with the buyer’s agent with who, like the buyer’s agent, acts solely on behalf of the buyer. Buyer’s agents and their subagents will disclose to the buyer known information about the seller which may be used to benefit the buyer. Individual services may be waived by the buyer through execution of a limited service agreement.

DUAL AGENTS

A real estate licensee can be the agent of both the seller and the buyer in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and informed consent, in writing, of both the seller and the buyer. In such a dual agency situation, the licensee will not be able to disclose all known information to either the seller or the buyer. As a dual agent, the licensee will not be able to provide the full range of fiduciary duties to the seller or buyer. The obligations of a dual agent are subject to any specific provisions set forth in any agreement between the dual agent, the seller and the buyer.

BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH