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THREE FORKS RIVER RANCH Three Forks, MT | 373± total acres $3,650,000
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INTRODUCTION If you’re searching for a ranch with criteria that includes great hunting and fishing, along with 2 existing revenue streams and is ideally located to provide a nice developmental play, then consider the Three Forks River Ranch. It will check all the boxes on your list.
INTRODUCTION
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THREE FORKS RIVER RANCH
Three Forks River Ranch combines outstanding fishing and hunting opportunities with two revenue streams and a strong developmental component, all within easy walking distance to Three Forks, MT. Ideally located in the path of growth along I-90, this 373± acres offers nearly a mile of both sides of the Jefferson River along with extensive braids and ponds. Under a forest of mature cottonwood trees, moose, white-tailed deer, upland birds, waterfowl and turkey all reside in the abundant habitat afforded by these lush riparian areas. If you’re into fly fishing, the opportunities are endless to wrangle a big Brown Trout from the riffles or pools as the Jefferson rolls on by. As if that weren’t enough, the ranch has 2 pivots irrigating a total of 65± acres that can provide a nice return as a lease, or provide much needed irrigated ground for crop production. A second source of revenue from the ranch is provided by the ability to carry approximately 70± cattle pairs seasonally.
• A total of 373± total deeded acres with 65± acres of pivot irrigated farm ground
• Year round access from the north on Old Town Rd and to the south, directly to Main Street
• An outdoor recreational paradise, yet still very close to town
• Located within walking distance to truly authentic Three Forks, Montana and just 30 minutes to Bozeman
• Nearly 1 mile of both sides of the Jefferson River
• Less than 1 hour to Butte, MT and 2.5 hours to either Billings or Missoula
• Exceptional hunting; including moose, white-tailed deer, waterfowl, upland birds & turkey • Multiple fly fishing opportunities in the Jefferson, it’s tributaries and ponds
• Only 40 minutes north to recreational Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana’s 3rd largest lake or 1.5 hours to Yellowstone National Park • All water and mineral rights owned will convey at closing
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PROPERTY SUMMARY
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The Three Forks River Ranch is 5 parcels totaling approximately 373± acres of lush riparian bottomland with towering cottonwoods, two irrigation pivots and nearly a mile of both sides of the Jefferson River. The river offers many types of water from shallow riffles and shoals to deeper pools and several braided streams that weave their way through the river basin. Bisected by I-90, the ranch’s accessibility is a definite plus. The property is bordered on the north with over ½ mile of frontage on county paved Old Town Rd and the well-known Old Town Bridge, and to the south with direct access to Main Street, a.k.a Hwy 2, only half-mile walk to the famed Sacajawea Hotel. Hunting on the ranch is phenomenal due to the extensive riparian habitat the river provides. Good cover, endless fresh water, and multiple food sources are the keys to holding so many of Montana’s wildlife species in the area. Moose frequent the banks of the river and its tributaries along with an abundance of White-tailed deer. On any given day multiple species of ducks, geese and cranes can be seen enjoying the prevalent water across the ranch. A mature forest of cottonwoods provides a safe haven in which turkey often roosts and upland birds vanish into cover. Fishing the Jefferson River is quickly becoming popular again due to the extensive efforts of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Along with restocking, a high priority has been placed on the protection of habitat in the smaller creeks and streams that feed into the Jefferson where trout go to spawn. Thus, healthy populations of several species have made a strong comeback, most notably Browns and Rainbows. In fact, the Jefferson River is building a reputation as the go-to river for “big Browns.” There are two pivot irrigated fields, one on each side of the interstate. One is about 25± acres and the other is 40± acres. These fields lie above the floodplain and provide useful crops of hay or grains that bring in additional income and provide supplemental feed for cattle during the winter months as well as creating an enticing food source for a variety of wildlife. One of the most important contributing factors to the value of the Three Forks River Ranch is its location. Lying adjacent to the authentic western town of Three Forks, Montana, the ranch offers excellent proximity to all the basic amenities needed on a day to day basis. Restaurants, gas, groceries, schools, banks and a litany of other goods and services are available in Three Forks. Additionally, Bozeman is just about 30 minutes east and offers a full array of retail, financial, health, dining, automotive and many other service industries including international air travel.
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THE LANDSCAPE
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The Three Forks River Ranch straddles the line of Broadwater and Gallatin counties with approximately 110± acres lying in Broadwater and the remaining 263± acres in Gallatin county. The elevation on the ranch is just above 4,000 feet with some slight rolling hills and shallow draws dropping into numerous waterways or ponds. Tree cover is good across the ranch with the exception of the clean pivot irrigated land totaling approximately 65 acres, which are above the floodplain level. The remainder of the ranch is native ground with cottonwoods as the predominant species along with other native types such as cedar, spruce and willow, along with a variety of ground cover and brush species. The ranch is perimeter fenced and is in good condition with some interior fencing as well.
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IMPROVEMENTS Improvements on the ranch consist of two, multi-tower pivots which irrigate approximately 25 and 40 acres respectively. There is one well on the property that is reported to be 100ft deep and yields 9 GPM.
AGR ICULTURAL I M PROVEM ENTS
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The ranch will typically support approximately 70± cattle pairs, seasonally. There are no sorting pens or barns on the ranch.
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RECREATION
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LO CAT I O N
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Three Forks River Ranch is located just north and adjacent to the charming western town of Three Forks, Montana. In fact, its southern access point gives direct access to Main Street just a short walk into town. Bisected by I-90 and visible from the highway, it has excellent year-round access from the north on county paved Old Town Rd, or the south side of the ranch onto Main Street, a.k.a. Hwy 2. From the ranch, Bozeman is a short 30 minute drive east where you will find Western Ranchdirectly Brokers P: (406) 589-4160 www.WesternRanchBrokers.com 708 N. Rouse Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 most anything you need. From retail box stores like Costco and Walmart to the local shops and eateries along the main drag, Bozeman has it all. For easy air travel, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) has flights daily from major airlines such as American, Delta, Southwest and United. Boundary
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A R E A I N F O R M AT I O N
Three Forks, with a population of about 2,000± offers small town hospitality and a friendly nature that can be hard to find these days. Three Forks is home of the renovated Sacajawea Inn and its wonderful restaurants, the Iron Horse Cafe & Pie Shop, the Wheat Montana Bakery and the Three Forks Saddlery. The town also has a local grocery store, gas stations and most general supplies one would need on a daily basis.
AREA INFORMATION
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Three Forks got its name from the Lewis and Clark expedition as it traveled up the Missouri River to find three rivers coming together to form the headwaters of the Missouri River. They named these rivers after the political leaders of the time—President Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State James Madison and Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin. The headwaters is located about four miles from the present day town of Three Forks, Montana. Three Forks River Ranch is just west of Bozeman, Montana, cited as the fastest growing micropolitan statistical area in the U.S. for the last three years. The city, once considered a cow town, is home to the state’s largest university, Montana State, and numerous upscale restaurants, hotels and shopping experiences. Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin and the Yellowstone Club, along with their ski runs and golf courses, are less than 90 minutes from the property. INFO@WE S TER NR A NCHBROK ERS .COM
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SUMMARY
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L E G A C Y.
THREE FORKS RIVER RANCH • A total of 373± total deeded acres with 65± acres of pivot irrigated farm ground • An outdoor and recreational paradise, yet close to town • Nearly 1 mile of both sides of the Jefferson River • Exceptional hunting for moose, white-tailed deer, waterfowl, upland birds & turkey • Multiple fly fishing opportunities in the Jefferson, its tributaries and ponds • Year round access from the north on Old Town Rd and south on Main Street • Located within walking distance to truly authentic Three Forks, Montana and just 30 minutes to Bozeman • Less than 1 hour to Butte, Montana and 2.5 hours to either Billings or Missoula • Only 40 minutes north to recreational Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana’s 3rd largest lake or 1.5 hours to Yellowstone National Park • All water and mineral rights owned will convey at closing
OFFERED: $3,650,000 CONTACT: Jim Toth, (406) 539-2550 Jim@westernranchbrokers.com The information provided by Western Ranch Brokers for this property is subject to errors, omissions and is intended as a general guideline provided by sources deemed reliable. The accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed and prospective buyers are encouraged to perform their own research. Offers are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner.
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