EVE RANCHES
Avon and Potomac, Montana
$30,475,000 | 22,795± Total Acres
12,839 ± Deeded Acres | 1,280± State Leased Acres
8,676± BLM Leased Acres
Eve Ranches | Avon and Potomac, Montana
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Eve Ranches comprises two classic Montana ranches, Montana Little Valley Ranch and Ashby Creek Ranch, that are offered together for the first time ever, representing one of the largest ranch investment opportunities in western Montana today. Between the two ranches, the combination of deeded and leased ground totals over 22,000± acres, translating to over 35 square miles of land in Montana’s Blackfoot and Avon Valleys.
While each ranch is its own standalone operation, when combined, they are mutually beneficial, with Ashby Creek Ranch serving as a hay base proximate to the vibrant city of Missoula and the Montana Little Valley Ranch providing extensive mountain and meadow grazing combined with unmatched wilderness recreation.
Montana Little Valley Unit
QUICK FACTS
• One of the largest and most unique land offerings in Western Montana
• Well balanced agricultural operation in the coveted Blackfoot watershed
• Less than a one-hour drive between the ranch units
• Historic and extensive water rights via four creeks, numerous streams and reservoirs for irrigation, stock and wildlife
• Three pivots, six wheel lines and gravity fed water systems in place
• The ranch units border over 20 miles of public lands
• Conservation easements protect the land and wildlife corridors
• Extensive network of gravel/dirt roads run throughout the units providing vehicle access to the majority of the ranch
• The Ashby Creek Ranch unit serves as a hay base and an ideal location for a ranch compound as it is only 30 minutes from Missoula, Montana
• Montana Little Valley unit is best served as an expansive mountain unit for summer grazing and recreation
• Ranch streams are important for the native cutthroat trout and a tributary to the Blackfoot River and it’s famed fishery
• Resident elk herd provides consistent hunting throughout the fall season
Montana Little Valley Unit
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The Montana Little Valley Ranch is a stunning property located in the Avon Valley of western Montana. It spans over 11,100± deeded acres of grasslands, meadows, and mountainsides, with an additional 9,956± leased acres. The ranch is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elk, deer, bear, wolf, antelope, moose, waterfowl, and grouse.
The lower elevations of the ranch consist of productive grasslands and timbered foothills that transition into higher elevations and wilder country, where much of the leased acreage is landlocked and interspersed with the deeded acreage in a checkerboard fashion.
The ranch is easily accessible through an extensive road system, providing ample opportunities for recreation in the area’s most remote and wild terrain. Additionally, the property is adjacent to thousands of acres of BLM lands and the Hoodoo Mountain Wilderness Study Area, offering seamless access for additional recreation.
The ranch includes numerous creek drainages, springs, and wallows, providing water to the livestock and wildlife, and two high mountain reservoirs with wild trout populations.
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Ashby Creek Ranch is rich with agricultural history and features a distinctive blend of agricultural production, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities, all supported by abundant water and the diversity of ecosystems throughout its acreage.
This ranch serves as the hay base for Montana Little Valley Ranch and includes a total of 1,739± deeded acres and a location in the Potomac area of the Blackfoot Valley. The makeup of acreage includes 775± acres of cropland, of which 340± acres are irrigated by three pivots and six-wheel lines.
This productive ground provides a hay supply for the winter and features a convenient proximity to Missoula, Montana’s most vibrant city. a shby C reek U nit
ACREAGE
• 12,839± deeded acres
• 1,280± State leased acres
• 8,676± BLM leased acres
• 22,795± total acres
The two units offer so much diversity and changing topography; from fertile, sub-irrigated, farm ground, transitional native grasslands, and timbered foothills to the high-elevation, rocky ridges and mountaintops, this ranch has so much to offer both agriculturally and recreationally.
Ashby Creek Unit
IMPROVEMENTS
There are practical and functional improvements on the ranch, including an owner’s home/lodge, a new ranch manager’s home, a new bunk house, a rental home, shops, barns, and updated working facilities.
Montana Little Valley Unit
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
The majority of Eve Ranches is protected in perpetuity by conservation easements. Contact listing agents for more information.
Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
Powell County, Missoula County, Montana, 12839 AC +/-
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
SUMMARY
Eve Ranches represents the best of the best in today’s ranch market. Its size and scope are virtually unmatched when considering its proximity to the urban centers of Missoula and Helena, Montana, two of our state’s most desirable communities. The ranch provides privacy and accessibility, while its positioning in one of the most protected watersheds of Montana certainly adds to its merit.
Both units showcase unforgettable scenery, numerous species of wildlife, quality production ground, and endless recreational opportunities. With its solid hay base, abundant mountain grazing, captivating natural settings, fertile fields, native pastures, clean streams, and dense forests, the two units merge into a diverse and productive ranch.
The improvements are practical and functional, but the ranch would not be considered “over-improved” by today’s standards. This allows new owners to create their own compound in a secluded setting without compromising on modern conveniences or connectivity.
Beyond its functional appeal, Eve Ranches extends an invitation to create a legacy where memories can be made, and dreams can become a reality. Whether you have aspirations of sustaining a thriving livestock operation or your own private hunting grounds, or you are simply looking for one of the finest recreational landscapes in western Montana, Eve Ranches presents an unrivaled opportunity for the serious rancher, outdoor enthusiasts, or wildlife aficionado to own a substantial piece of the real Montana.
$30,475,000
Ashby Creek Ranch and Montana Little Valley Ranch can be purchased individually
Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Exchange
NOTE TERMS CONTACT NOTICE
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction. PRICE
Please contact Mike DeShore at (406) 543-8888 | mdeshore@fayranches.com or Daniel Mahoney at (406) 360-7373 | dmahoney@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .
RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE
As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows:
1. SELLER AGENT
A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.
A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:
Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
2. BUYER AGENT
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A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
3. DUAL AGENCY If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer.
A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer agent, except
a dual agent:
Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.
4. STATUTORY BROKER
A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:
Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.
6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.
BUYER AGENT
A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.
