| LOCATION |
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In the Little Belt Mountains, 13 miles west of Judith Gap, Montana, and 23 miles North of Harlowton. Harlowton has a population of 1,000 and approximately a 21 bed hospital and an adjacent 33 bed nursing home. Plus, all of the other amenities of a country town–churches, schools, doctors, lawyers, supermarkets, hardware stores, drug stores, etc. The property lies all in Wheatland County and Harlowton is the County Seat of Wheatland County. There is a private airstrip in Harlowton that accommodates small planes with a 4,000 foot paved runway and a landing guidance system. |
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| AIRPORTS |
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The nearest Commercial airports would be in Bozeman or Billings. Gallatin Field Jetport in Bozeman, a 105 mile drive from Harlowton, is currently served by Delta, Northwest, Horizon and United Express Airlines. There are also 2 outstanding private air service terminals. The Billings International Airport, with 4 Commercial carriers and 3 private air service terminals, are 93 miles from Harlowton. |
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| ACREAGE |
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160± acres totally surrounded by Lewis & Clark National Forest. This area is restricted to all vehicular travel from December 1 - May 15. Owners with in holdings are excluded from this restriction. The land is an old homestead that consists of open meadows, surrounded by heavy timber. The property has been surveyed. |
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| ELEVATION |
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Ranges from 5,600' to 5,800' above sea level. |
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| PRECIPITATION |
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Mean annual precipitation is 16" - 18". ** |
| Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| 1.1" |
.8" |
1.1" |
1.1" |
2.5" |
2.7" |
1.4" |
1.8" |
1.5" |
1.1" |
.9" |
1.1" |
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| SNOWFALL |
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Mean Annual Snowfall is 100" - 200" (accumulative). ** |
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| TEMPERATURE |
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Mean Minimum Temperature (° F) ** |
| Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| 3° |
6° |
10° |
21° |
31° |
39° |
43° |
42° |
33° |
24° |
14° |
6° |
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Mean Maximum Temperature (° F) ** |
| Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| 24° |
32° |
37° |
47° |
59° |
67° |
77° |
75° |
65° |
55° |
38° |
29° |
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| FREEZE-FREE PERIOD |
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Mean length of freeze-free season is 70 - 90 days; Average date of first freeze is August 28 - September 2; Average date of last freeze is June 19 - 29. ** |
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| HUNTING AREA |
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Deer, elk, mountain lion and bear frequent the area, as well as grouse & wild turkey. The land is in Region #5, District 540. In the 2000 hunting season, this district was open October 22-November 26 for antlered bull elk, and October 16- November 26 for antlerless elk, with 175 permits available. (These permits must be applied for by June 1 drawing) October 22- November 26 was either sex mule deer or whitetail valid within the National Forest Boundary. No "B" tags were available. Bear season runs from April 15-June 15, with no quota on permits. Four mountain lion permits were given for December 1-February 15. Archery season was open from September 2-October 15 for deer and elk. |
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| ACCESS |
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The homestead is accessed by a Forest Service jeep trail. There is a potential for a small grass landing strip on the property. |
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| IMPROVEMENTS |
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No buildings. |
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| WATER |
There is a small, year ‘round spring on USFS that flows through the property. One Stock Water Right No. 40A-W203469-00 is shared with the neighbor that holds the USFS Grazing Lease.
If flooding is a concern, a Buyer should consult with the Wheatland County Flood Supervisor, who should be able to delineate the Flood Plain.
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| MINERALS |
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All mineral rights owned by the Sellers and appurtenant to the property will convey to Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed, so it is suggested that, if mineral rights are an important issue, the Buyer should conduct a mineral search with a Title Company. |
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| LEASE |
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A neighbor has the Forest Service Lease permit for grazing 100 pair of cattle on the surrounding National Forest lands from July 1 to October 15. The neighbor leases the 160± acres on a year to year grazing lease from $400-$500 per year. |
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| CONSERVATION EASEMENT |
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The property is protected by a Conservation Easement with the Montana Land Reliance. It allows the building of 2 homes, with associated barn, garage, and storage and/or wood shed. |
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| UTILITIES |
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Currently, there is no power, no phone, no sewer, and no well on the property. These services are the responsibility of the Buyer. Electricity is available via Fergus Electric and Phone is available via Central Montana Communications. |
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| TAXES |
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2009 ~ $108.81 |
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| PRICE |
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$350,000 |
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| TERMS |
Cash. Seller reserves the right to execute an IRC 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange of his choosing.
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| SHOWINGS |
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An appointment must be made with Don Vaniman, Ranch Broker, prior to all showings, and he must accompany all Buyers on all showings. |
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| CONTACT |
DON VANIMAN, RANCH BROKER
214 South Willson Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Office: 406-587-4250
Home: 406-586-6700
FAX: 406-587-3611
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| NOTE |
All information is from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed by Don Vaniman, Ranch Broker, Seller, or Agent. Offering is subject to error, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of the purchase by Owner. I urge independent verification of each and every item submitted, to the satisfaction of any prospective Purchaser.
** Information is collected from the MSU Extension Service, MAPS Atlas Program, 1994.
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