PROPERTY
OVERVIEW
Starfire Farms | Churchill, Montana
Starfire Farms offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial tract of irrigated land with creek frontage in the greater Bozeman area. With expansive views and versatile topography, the property presents a multitude of potential uses, including residential, agricultural, and recreational opportunities.
Starfire Farms offers a rare opportunity to own 165± contiguous acres of productive and scenic land located between Amsterdam and Churchill, Montana, just 20 minutes west of Bozeman. With panoramic views of the Spanish Peaks to the south and the Bridger Mountains to the northeast, this property combines expansive views with versatility. Unzoned and free of covenants, the land supports a wide range of potential uses, including residential, equestrian, agricultural, or future development. The property is divided into three separately deeded parcels, each offering unique features.
The largest tract, tract 5, totals approximately 82± acres and includes 45± acres of level, irrigated farmland, ideal for growing oats, barley, or seed potatoes. An additional 37± acres of gently sloping pastureland follow roughly 1,200 feet of Camp Creek. This parcel features multiple prime building sites, wide-open views, and convenient access from both Churchill and Camp Creek Roads. It’s well-suited for a private estate, working farm, or multihome development.
The second parcel, tract 4, consists of 46± acres, with approximately 30 acres of level, irrigated ground and 16 acres of rolling pasture. Elevated terrain provides excellent potential homesites with sweeping views and beautiful sunset exposure. Like the other tracts, this parcel is served by a shared water agreement with the Low Line Ditch Company, allowing for productive agricultural use alongside residential or equestrian development.
The third parcel, tract 3, totals 38± acres and features 29± acres of irrigated farmland along with 9± acres of gently sloping pasture. This tract offers excellent soil, multiple homesite options, and flexibility for a smaller farm, rural retreat, or part of a larger family compound.
All three tracts benefit from existing agricultural lease income and multiple access points, and the entire property lies within the Amsterdam/Churchill School District for elementary grades and Manhattan High School for secondary education. Manhattan Christian School, serving grades 1–12, is also located nearby. Whether purchased individually or as a whole, Starfire Farms is a unique offering in the Gallatin Valley that combines location, views, and versatility in one of Montana’s most desirable regions.
MT | 165± ACRES | OFFERED @ $4.65M
HIGHLIGHTS
• 165± contiguous acres of productive land just 20 minutes from Bozeman, between Amsterdam and Churchill, Montana
• Unzoned and free of covenants, ideal for residential, equestrian, agricultural, or future development use
• Panoramic views of the Spanish Peaks and Bridger Mountains from multiple elevated homesites
• Divided into three separately deeded parcels, each with a mix of irrigated farmland and scenic pasture
• Access to shared irrigation water via the Low Line Ditch Company, supporting strong agricultural potential
• Camp Creek runs through the largest tract, adding natural beauty and privacy for a future estate or farm
• Existing agricultural lease income, multiple access points, and excellent soil throughout
• Located in the desirable Amsterdam/Churchill School District, with Manhattan Christian School nearby
CHURCHILL,
SUMMARY
STARFIRE FARMS
Offered @ $4,650,000
CONDITIONS OF SALE
• All purchase offers must be in writing and specify an earnest money amount equal to no less than 5.00% 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
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.
