9,549.7 Acres in Hobson, MT - $8,750,000
9,549.70 deeded acres ~ $8,750,000 or spilt as:
Moccasin Unit - 3,855.4 acres - $4,650,000
Hobson Unit - 5,690.30 acres - $4,100,000
Location:
This property is located in the Hobson and Moccasin area, Judith Basin County, Montana. It is within 5 ½ miles of Lewis and Clark National Forest, offering a wonderful view of the Little Belt Mountains to the south and west, along with the Big Snowy Mountains to the southeast.
Ranch Size:
This property has 9549.70 +/- deeded acres. The deeded lands include 6991.90 acres farmland, 1253.50 acres grassland, and 1304.60 acres CRP. There is one center pivot irrigation system which covers approximately 140 acres of cultivated ground, presently in hay and small grains. The crop land has been farmed using no-till and various rotations, including winter wheat, spring wheat, durum, malting barley, alfalfa, and peas.
Operation:
It is estimated that this...
It is estimated that this property will support a significant cattle operation along with the grain production. The number will vary with the management. Presently the owner raises registered black angus cows in a strategic alliance with a nearby reputed Registered Ranching Family.
Improvements:
There are 4 homes and sets of outbuildings, plus 2 additional bin sites with various outbuildings. The homes vary in size and age, but all are in good condition and could be split off if a new owner wanted to sell them. There are two separate calving facilities. Water availability throughout the farm is more than adequate, and Judith Basin is known for high quality water. The property also consists of two gravel pits that offer an adequate supply of gravel.
Wildlife:
There are lots of antelope, mule deer and whitetail dear which populate this property along with several species of upland game birds. Elk often migrate onto the property when they move from the Big Snowy Mountains to the Little Belt Mountains.
Property Division:
Moccasin Unit ~ 3,855.40 acres
3,515.10 acres of original cropland and 340.30 acres of native pasture
$4,650,000
Hobson Unit ~ 5,690.30 acres
3,476.80 acres of original cropland, 1,304.60 acres of CRP lands, and 912.90 acres of native pasture
$4,100,000
Comments:
This property is located in a good rainfall and high crop production area. It is not all contiguous, but it is within a very short distance to travel to all of the property, and moving is no problem on county roads. This ranch would lend itself to several different types of operation: either more diversification in livestock or more intensified farming by converting some hay land to grain production. This is an opportunity to start a large agricultural operation in a reputation area in a beautiful location.
Real Estate Taxes - $24,880. It is the intent of the owner to complete a 1031 exchange and are to reserve 50% of their minerals. Cattle and equipment are available - call for current pricing.