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 DESCRIPTION

Located near the Town of Absarokee, this property offers country living at its best with several ideal home sites that have unobstructed views of the spectacular Beartooth Mountains.

LOCATION:  3 MILES NORTH OF ABSAROKEE, MT

1320 ACRES DEEDED | 208 ACRES DRYLAND FARM | 1112 ACRES GRAZING LAND

VIEWS OF BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS | YEAR-AROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

THE LOCATION

The Old Garton Ranch is located approximately 3 miles north of the small town of Absarokee in Stillwater County (south central Montana). Absarokee (population 500±) is about 14 miles south of Columbus (population 2000±).

There is an elementary school in Absarokee and a   K-12 school in Columbus.  Absarokee has several grocery and clothing stores, banks, gas stations, etc.

Billings, the largest city in Montana (population 100,000±), is about 45 miles northeast of the ranch and offers commercial air service, as well as a wide variety of farm and ranch equipment and auto   dealerships, building contractors, and banks.

The ranch has good year-around access directly off a county road leading northwest from Montana State Highway 78.

ABOUT THE RANCH

This 1,320± deeded-acre ranch has 208± acres of dryland farm land and 1,112± acres that are classified as grazing land, according to the Stillwater County Assessor’s records.  The topography consists of gently rolling hills and near-level areas with some draws and gullies.  The elevation on the property ranges from 4,300’ to 4,600’ above sea level.

The ranch is served by a county road that runs northwest from Highway 78 about one mile north of Absarokee.  The property is contiguous to 1¾ miles of the county road.

There are two free-flowing springs that have been developed into an excellent source of water for livestock.  Water flows from the springs through underground pipelines into a large watering tank. There are two other springs that could be developed.

The exterior of the property is fenced and there is some interior cross-fencing.

The only building improvements on the ranch are two very old, non-functional barn structures.  There is a set of corrals near the county road that are old but useable.

This ranch has been owned by the same family for over sixty years.

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Views to the southwest are framed by the scenic Beartooth Mountains. The area around Absarokee offers many quality year-round recreational opportunities including skiing at Red Lodge and snowmobiling during the winter months; camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, and boating on the nearby Cooney Reservoir.  Custer National Forest is just minutes from the ranch as is the Stillwater River, which is reputed for its excellent trout fishing.

Mule deer and antelope occasionally pass through the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The 2008 real estate taxes were approximately $1,400.00 (According to the Stillwater County Assessor’s records).

The Seller shall retain all mineral rights presently owned, if any.

The Old Garton Ranch is being offered for $842,160. (Eight Hundred Forty-two Thousand One Hundred Sixty Dollars).

Seller-financing may be provided to a qualified buyer under the following terms and conditions:

• A minimum down payment in the amount of 35% (thirty-five percent) of the purchase price.

• The remaining balance of the purchase price carried back by the Seller on negotiated terms and conditions.

The Seller reserves the right to effectuate a 1031 tax deferred exchange according to IRS Regulations.  This exchange will not incur any expense or liability on the part of the Buyer.

SUMMARY PROPERTY FEATURES

SEVERAL IDEAL HOME SITES

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF THE SPECTACULAR BEARTOOTH MOUNTAINS

VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SURROUNDING AREA