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TRIPLE TREE RANCH
Columbus, Montana
Location
The Triple Tree Ranch is located in south central Montana, 18 miles northwest of Columbus, which is approximately 45 miles west of Billings, Montana. Access to the ranch via graveled county road.
Columbus a community of approximately 2,000 people & offers all the services necessary to the occupancy of the ranch. Billings, Montana’s largest city is the regional trade center for agriculture & industry alike, as well as being the largest regional service center. Billings has good commercial & private air service.
Acreage
Average Break Down: Total acreage 11,936+/- acres
Deeded 8,586+/- acres
State Leased 3,350+/- acres
Acreage Breakdown
Creek Bottom Hay 196+/- acres
Dryland hay 1,140+/- acres
Dryland farm 400+/- acres
Improvements
The ranch has a good set of improvements. The main ranch house has 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathroom, a living room & a kitchen.
- A Mobil home plus addition
- Modular home
- Metal Storage barm 45 x 110
- Hay storage & Loafing shed 40 x 250
- Wood shop with a concrete floor 30 x 45
- Wood barn with corrals & chute 40 x 120
- Two loafing sheds with windbreaks
- Three electric wells, hydrant water lines plus several developed springs and numerous wells for stock , new in the last 5 years
Climate & Topography
Average annual precipitation is 14” to 16” inches. The elevation of the ranch is approximately 4,300 to 4,900 feet. The winters are generally mild.
Water
Domestic and stock water is supplied from 7 wells, numerous springs, Camp Creek, Kenyon Creek, Sheep Creek, McNally Creek, and East White Beaver Creek. This is dependable year round water.
Irrigation water is from East White Beaver Creek. 470 Acre feet water is filed under number 43QJ-W197393-00, 43QJ-W-197394-00, and 43QJ-W-197418-00. The fields are flood irrigated. This is seasonal irrigation.
Production & Capacity
The ranch can produce in excess of 900 ton of hay annually as it is currently operated. Most of the hay is alfalfa and alfalfa grass mixture.
Depending upon the management and size of livestock, the ranch can carry from 400 to 500 AU year round.
Wildlife
The vastness of the Triple Tree Ranch creates an ideal habitat for many wildlife species. Wildlife found on the ranch include mule deer, antelope, grouse, sage hens, pheasants along with ducks & geese.
Summary
This is one of the better balanced operations offered for sale. The ranch is well diversified with hay & livestock production. The steer calves had a 600lbs. Plus average pay weight in the fall. The fences are in good repair and the ranch is cross fenced to allow rotation of pasture for better utilization of grasses.
Price
$4,990,000.00 Cash. The sellers reserve the right to do an IRS Code 1031 Exchange.
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