South Willow Creek Musselshell County Montana Clifton M. Berglee, D.V.M. (Listing Broker) 406-860-7319 cell cberglee@montwyowest.com Phone: (406) 628-2341 (office) Website: montwyowest.com P.O. Box 578, Laurel, Montana 59044
Farmland, but now Expired Conservation Reserve Program DESCRIPTION: South Willow Creek has 2,000+/- contiguous deeded acres with 1,497 acres of retired CRP, and the balance in native grass. In 2017 a new well was drilled producing about 15 gpm of good stock water. A very nice 50 X 60 shop/living quarters (with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms) was just completed in January 2018. LOCATION: The property borders Highway 12 just 5 miles east of Roundup, Montana. Billings, Montana s largest city, is 44 miles south of Roundup. The Musselshell River flows just south of Highway 12. The Bull Mountains are south of the Musselshell River.
Inside the new 50 X 60 building is a 2,000 sq. ft. living area with 3 large bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, utility room with stacked washer and dryer, etc.. The shop portion has a 16 and a 12 overhead door The building is well insulated. Propane is the main heat source.
View South across Highway 12 and the Musselshell River to the Bull Mountains ACREAGE: There is 2000 contiguous deeded acres of which 1,497 acres are retired CRP with exceptional grass cover. The old CRP has been cut for hay in previous years. The NE4 of section 34 (160 acres) is all grass, and is an inholding. It has been used by the current and previous owners without any lease or rent. There is no BLM or state lease land. HWY 12 fronts the south boundary. On the bottom ground next to the highway, there is about 40+ acres growing alfalfa. PRODUCTION: The farmland was once farmed, raising wheat and barley. The CRP was grazed and hayed when allowed. During the winter of 2017-2018, the current owner is wintering 300 cows here. The Expired CRP land has thick grass cover, and offers superb grazing 3-5X native grass. (1,500 acres retired CRP x 4 = 6,000 acres of native grazing.) THIS MAY BE THE CHEAPEST GRAZING ON THE MARKET TODAY. The ridges on the northern portions blow clean in the winter, and have a heavy stand of native grasses.
One of Many Reservoirs WATER: Recently the Seller drilled a new well which pumps about 15 gpm of good quality stock water. Water is piped to a tank on the bottom ground, the new building, and to a cluster of stock tanks north of the well about a mile. There are 10 filed water rights. The half dozen reservoirs do not hold water for extended periods of time. On the bottom, there is a weak artesian well putting out about 2 gpm into a cement stock tank.
Two Nice Bucks in a Snowstorm WILDLIFE: The property has mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, upland birds, and a large elk herd roams the area. An outdoor enthusiast could park their large RV inside the shop, use atv s stored off season locked in the building, and stay in the living quarters. This general area offer great Montana hunting.
Trees, rougher north parts, with Snowy Mountains in distant ELEVATION: 3,132 ft-3,448 ft. MINERALS: All of Seller s minerals transfer to the Buyer at closing. The Seller may own no minerals. ANNUAL PRECIPITATION: 13-14 inches average PRICE & TERMS: $2.2 M cash COMMENTS: With the new 50 X 60 building, and new productive well, this property, only 5 miles from Roundup on US Highway 12, has many options. The reseeded grass is spectacular. Come look! A rancher can winter many cows here and his kids can go to school in Roundup. 300 cows plus horses and sheep were wintered 2017-2018. A hunter can headquarter here, and hunter this large, wild area of Montana. A farmer could farm these flat productive acres. Peaceful, country living doesn t get any better: privacy, wildlife, quality improvements, minimum neighborhood crime, and rural, small town quality of life. There is easy access to Billings, Montana s largest city, with extensive shopping, great medical hospitals, and Logan International Airport. Montana-the way it always was. Disclaimer All information is from sources deemed reliable, but cannot be guaranteed as accurate. Prospective buyers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction. Any offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of seller. Water rights are subject to the Montana Water Court.
South Willow Creek Musselshell County Montana