PLUM CREEK RANCH
Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana
$3,700,000 2,060± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the enchanting expanse of Plum Creek Ranch, a sprawling 2,060± acre cattle ranch and farm nestled in the heart of Central Montana’s pristine grassland. Situated majestically amidst the rolling hills and picturesque coulees, this meticulously maintained sanctuary offers unparalleled views of the iconic North Moccasin Mountains, Highwood Mountains, Little Belt Mountains, and the rugged beauty of the Judith River Breaks.
Stretching across rolling hills and winding coulees, this methodically maintained ranch embodies the essence of the Montana frontier, offering a sanctuary for both cattle and wildlife alike. As you traverse the undulating terrain, you’ll be captivated by the timeless allure of the open range, where every sunrise paints the sky in hues of gold, and every sunset casts a warm glow over the land.
Conveniently located just 20 miles north of Lewistown, Montana, Plum Creek Ranch offers the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. Whether you’re a seasoned rancher seeking a new frontier or a nature enthusiast yearning to explore the great outdoors, this idyllic retreat provides the ideal setting for all your adventures.
At Plum Creek Ranch, tradition meets modernity. Very functional working facilities and a homestead seamlessly blend with the natural environment to ensure the well-being of both livestock and land. From cattle drives to horseback riding excursions, every day offers a new opportunity to connect with the land and experience the magic of ranch life.
Come, embark on a journey of discovery at Plum Creek Ranch, where the spirit of the West lives on and the horizon stretches as far as the eye can see. Here, amidst the breathtaking beauty of Central Montana, adventure awaits at every turn.
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QUICK FACTS
• 2,060± deeded acres
• 1,200± acres of hay ground that could be put back into grains
• Expansive views of several mountain ranges and the Judith River Breaks
• Located 20 miles north of Lewistown, the largest town in central Montana
• A large water line system and several tanks provide ample water for stock
• Plum Creek flows through the property
• Nicely appointed home built in 1984
• Shop, calving barn, and working corrals located close to the home
• Located in an area known for large numbers of wildlife
• Several reservoirs provide additional water resources for stock and wildlife
• 35 miles south of the famous Missouri River Breaks
Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
ACREAGE
• 2,060± deeded acres
• 1,200± acres of production
This vast property embodies the essence of Big Sky Country, with rolling hills blanketed in lush green pastures that stretch as far as the eye can see. The ranch is a beacon of sustainable agriculture, supporting robust hay production essential for its thriving cattle operations. Rustic barns and outbuildings dot the terrain, showcasing a blend of traditional charm and practical functionality. Wildlife flourishes here, with deer, antelope, and an array of bird species finding sanctuary amidst the ranch’s pristine habitats. For those seeking a quintessential Montana ranching experience, this expansive property offers an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the tranquility and rugged beauty of the American West.
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SCENIC VISTAS
Plum Creek Ranch boasts unparalleled scenic vistas, offering panoramic views of several of Central Montana’s iconic island mountain ranges and natural landmarks. The ranch provides a stunning backdrop of mountain peaks and rolling hills from the North Moccasin Mountains to the Highwood Mountains, the Little Belt Mountains, and the Bear Paw Mountains. Additionally, the majestic Judith River Breaks to the West add to the breathtaking scenery, further enhancing the allure of this picturesque landscape. Whether admiring the sunrise over the rolling hills or basking in the glow of a Montana sunset, residents and visitors of Plum Creek Ranch are treated to an ever-changing canvas of natural beauty. These sweeping vistas not only inspire awe but also serve as a constant reminder of the untamed wilderness that surrounds this idyllic slice of Big Sky Country, making Plum Creek Ranch a truly unforgettable destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Montana landscape.
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Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
IMPROVEMENTS
The ranch includes a very functional, modest, three-bedroom, two-bath home with an unfinished basement. The back deck provides the perfect setting to enjoy time with family and friends, with huge views up Plum Creek of the North Moccasin Mountains.
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RECREATION
Plum Creek Ranch offers a wealth of recreational opportunities amidst stunning natural landscapes. With vast expanses of untouched wilderness, outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in a myriad of activities year-round. From hiking and camping in the nearby North and South Moccasin Mountains, Judith Mountains, and Snowy Mountains to fishing and boating in the picturesque reservoirs of the Upper Missouri River Breaks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The region boasts numerous trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the breathtaking scenery while exploring the area’s diverse ecosystems. Additionally, Lewistown hosts various community events and festivals throughout the year, providing residents and visitors with opportunities to engage in cultural and recreational activities. Whether seeking adventure in the great outdoors or simply unwinding amidst tranquil surroundings, Central Montana near Lewistown offers abundant recreation and quality recreational activities for all to savor.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
Many of Central Montana’s wildlife species can be found on Plum Creek Ranch, and the ranch’s convenient location works as a jumping-off point for all the region’s hunting pursuits. Central Montana is a haven for hunting enthusiasts, offering exceptional opportunities to pursue a variety of game species. With its vast expanses of rugged terrain and diverse ecosystems, the region provides prime habitats for elk, deer, antelope, and upland game. Hunters can traverse the mountains, rolling hills, and sprawling grasslands in search of trophy elk and deer, while the open prairies offer ample opportunities for spotting antelope. Additionally, the area’s dense forests, brushy draws, and grain fields provide ideal cover for upland game birds such as sharptail grouse, pheasant, and Hungarian partridge, adding to the excitement of the hunt. With its abundant wildlife and expansive hunting grounds, Central Montana promises an unforgettable experience for hunters of all skill levels.
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Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
INCOME OPPORTUNITY
The Plum Creek ranch is currently being leased to a local rancher who runs cattle and puts up the hay. This lease is set to expire in October 2024, and a new owner would have the opportunity to run their own cows or continue to lease the ranch out to provide income.
Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
AREA HISTORY
Central Montana, encompassing the area around Lewistown and the North Moccasin Mountains, where Plum Creek Ranch is located, boasts a rich and storied history. Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, including the Blackfeet, Crow, and Sioux, the region became a hub for fur trading in the early 19th century. Lewis and Clark’s expedition traversed nearby areas, marking the beginning of increased exploration and settlement by European Americans.
Lewistown was founded in 1882 as a central point for the Montana Railroad and quickly grew into a bustling frontier town. It served as a vital supply and transportation center for ranchers, miners, and homesteaders flocking to the area. Lewis and Clark named the North Moccasin Mountains, rising majestically to the north of Lewistown, during their expedition. Rich in minerals, the mountains attracted prospectors seeking gold and other precious metals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Central Montana experienced booms and busts tied to agriculture, mining, and railroad industries. Despite economic fluctuations, Lewistown and surrounding communities continued to thrive as commercial and cultural centers, with agriculture becoming the backbone of the region’s economy.
Today, Central Montana retains its frontier spirit while embracing modernity. Lewistown remains a vibrant community, blending its pioneer heritage with contemporary amenities. The North Moccasin Mountains, now a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offer recreational opportunities such as hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Central Montana’s history is woven into its landscapes, shaping the region’s identity and inviting exploration and discovery for generations to come.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Lewistown, Montana, and its surrounding areas offer a diverse array of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy. From exploring the region’s natural beauty to immersing oneself in its rich history and culture, there’s something for everyone to discover. These are a few of the favorite things locals and visitors enjoy:
• Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument: This pristine wilderness area, located just northeast of Lewistown, offers breathtaking landscapes and excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
• Judith Mountains: North of Lewistown, the Judith Mountains provide outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and opportunities for wildlife spotting in a rugged, scenic setting.
• Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner Train: Experience the Old West aboard a historic train while enjoying a delicious meal and scenic views of the Montana countryside.
• Central Montana Museum: Learn about the region’s rich heritage at this museum, which houses exhibits on Native American culture, pioneer life, and the area’s natural history.
• Fishing and Boating: Nearby lakes and rivers provide excellent opportunities for fishing and boating, with species such as trout, walleye, and catfish abundant in the area’s waters.
• Golfing: Lewistown boasts a beautiful and challenging 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole course with more wide open fairways, perfect for golf enthusiasts looking to tee off amidst beautiful Montana landscapes.
• Annual Events and Festivals: Throughout the year, Lewistown hosts various events and festivals celebrating local culture, including rodeos, fairs, and music festivals. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, cultural exploration, or simply a relaxing getaway, Lewistown and its surrounding areas offer a diverse range of attractions and activities to suit every interest and preference.
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CLIMATE
At Plum Creek Ranch, you can expect a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Expect snowfall in winter and sunny, mild days in summer.
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LOCATION
Geographically located in the center of Montana, Plum Creek Ranch offers easy access to Lewistown, the business hub of Central Montana.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Lewistown has an FBO with a 6,100± foot runway. Great Falls International Airport (GFI) is about 130± miles west of the ranch and provides commercial air services from four major airlines: Delta, United, Alaska, and Allegiant. Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) is about 150± miles south of the ranch. It is serviced by Alaska, Delta, Cape Air, United, Allegiant, and American Airlines, which offer flights to cities nationwide.
Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
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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.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay 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 has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay 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.
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WATER RIGHTS
Montana waters, in all their varied forms and locations, belong to the State for the benefit of its people. A water right is the right to use the water within state-established guidelines, and not any ownership of the water itself. Since water rights in Montana are guided by the prior appropriation doctrine, a person’s right to use a specific quantity of water depends on when the use of water began, establishing the relative priority date of use on the water source. The first person to use water from a source established the first right, the second person could establish a right to the water that was left, and so on. Additionally, water users are limited to the amount of water that can be beneficially used. Beneficial use includes, but is not limited to, agricultural, recreational, fish, wildlife and domestic purposes.
Montana is currently conducting a statewide adjudication of all water rights with priority dates prior to July 1, 1973. The statewide adjudication is a court process that prioritizes and quantifies all existing water rights in each Montana drainage basin. With 85 basins in Montana, and over 219,000 water right claims, the statewide adjudication is a massive undertaking that is expected to stretch well into the future. Until the adjudication process is complete, the status of any particular water right claim cannot be guaranteed. Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons do not warrant or make any representation concerning the quantity or quality of any water rights, nor any legal entitlement to use of water rights, permits to appropriate water, exempt existing rights, determination of existing water rights, nor any ditches, ditch rights, or ditch easements appurtenant to or constituting a burden on the property. Water rights claims appurtenant to the property may or may not have been fully or finally adjudicated, and any Buyer is advised to make any offer to purchase contingent upon and subject to such independent inspections, evaluations, and advice concerning the water rights and adjudication process as a Buyer might deem prudent. All Buyers should be aware that Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons involved in this offering have not conducted an expert inspection or analysis of the water rights for this property.
Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
SUMMARY
Cradled in Central Montana, Plum Creek Ranch sprawls across 2,060± acres, featuring 1,200± acres of fertile hay fields. Embraced by breathtaking vistas, the ranch boasts abundant water sources, ensuring lush pastures and thriving livestock. Its strategic location, a mere 20± miles north of Lewistown, offers both serenity and accessibility. With panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, every day at Plum Creek Ranch unfolds against a backdrop of natural splendor. Whether tending to cattle, harvesting hay, or simply basking in the tranquility of the countryside, residents and visitors alike are immersed in the timeless beauty of the Montana wilderness. With its perfect blend of practicality and scenic charm, Plum Creek Ranch embodies the essence of ranch living in the heart of Big Sky Country, inviting all to experience the allure of rural life against a backdrop of majestic vistas.
Plum Creek Ranch | Lewistown, Montana
Please contact RJ Patterson at (406) 544-6007 | rpatterson@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay 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.
$6,651
$3,700,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
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.
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 (cont)
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.
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