Longview Ranch

Hall, Montana
$1,395,000

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The Longview Ranch consists of 1,440± acres of native range and mixed timber. Premium building sites offer expansive views of surrounding mountain ranges and the broad lower Flint Creek Valley. Exceptional privacy, outstanding hunting for elk and mule deer and the opportunity to purchase additional acreage round out this offering at $1,400,000.

The Longview Ranch is located in the lower Flint Creek Valley approximately four miles west of Hall, Montana, and 10 miles southwest of Drummond, an agriculturally based town on the I-90 corridor. The ranch sits on the flanks of the John Long Mountains and has ready access to the Garnet Range, Flint Creek Range and a little further afield, the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. This area has been bypassed by many who have ended up in the more recognized areas of Montana. Nevertheless, this “sleeper” status is not due to any lack of amenities or recreational opportunities. Georgetown Lake, Discovery Ski Area and the famed Rock Creek are all less than a 45-minute drive from the ranch. The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area offers the hiker or horseback rider over 150,000 acres over which to roam. Philipsburg, located a short drive from the ranch, is a picturesque small mountain town with its history rooted in the mining industry. Missoula is about 60 miles away and is the quintessential “college town,” home to the University of Montana. Here one will find everything in the way of services. With over 150 restaurants, numerous theaters and community programs, Missoula is truly a multicultural experience.

The climate on the Longview Ranch is typical for locations west of the Continental Divide in Montana. Extremes reach into the 90s in the summer, and occasionally dip well below zero through the winter season but the predominate pattern is a comfortable northern climate. At the closest National Weather Service station in Philipsburg, annual precipitation is reported to average between 14 and 15 inches. Snow accumulations rarely exceed 12 – 18 inches, with the most of the snowfall occurring between November and March.

From Montana State Highway 1, the Longview Ranch is accessed from Farm to Market Road heading due west out of Hall. Farm to Market Road connects to Lower Willow Creek Road, a county-maintained road that is kept open year-round. Lower Willow Creek Road is used to access a small number of large ranches and a remote section of the Lolo National Forest, ensuring little vehicular traffic in the general vicinity of the ranch.

From the county road, this unimproved property will be accessed just west of the Lower Willow Creek Reservoir and climbs through a minor drainage as it passes through native grasslands, eventually cresting out on a broad saddle north of Nirling Hill.

The viewshed looking east toward the Flint Creek Range and south toward the Pintler Range in the distance is outstanding, including classic” big sky” Montana views of the broad lower Flint Creek Valley. Looking west into the foothills of the John Long Mountains provides a more intimate setting that includes open hillsides and dense timber. Little evidence of development is visible from several preferred building sites on the property. The property features a diverse mix of rolling native range, flat bench tops, dense timber stands and steeper canyon country that conceals a host of wild game.

The Longview Ranch is unimproved.

The Longview Ranch has been managed as part of a larger agricultural operation since the Anglo settlement in the 1800s. It is productive native pasture that could be readily leased to adjacent agricultural operators or could be used to sustain a small herd of horses or other livestock.

The Longview Ranch is heavily utilized by elk and mule deer throughout the year and offers a small resident elk herd that increases to 150 -200 during winter months. Its location on the eastern fringe of the John Long Mountains ensures heavy utilization as big-game winter range, and good-sized mule deer are frequently taken on the property. Lolo National Forest, less than four miles away, harbors thriving populations of trophy-class elk.

A wide variety of other wildlife may be found in the area. Whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, moose, mountain lions, eagles, ospreys, grouse, coyotes and bears are some of the more familiar animal species found here. Boating and world-class fly fishing opportunities abound throughout the area. Nearby Rock Creek offers some of Montana’s best dry fly-fishing for trout, while Georgetown Lake supplies the stillwater fisherman with abundant opportunities to take large brook trout, rainbows and Kokanee salmon. Pleasure boating is also a popular outing on the lake. Ski Discovery and Missoula’s Snowbowl Ski Area offer the winter enthusiast developed skiing opportunities within 45 minutes and 75 minutes respectively. Endless possibilities exist for those who prefer mechanized travel over snow.

Endless opportunities exist for hunting or simply viewing and photographing wildlife, not only on Longview Ranch but also on thousands of acres of National Forest and wilderness located within minutes of the property.

1,440±

The ranch consists of 1440± deeded acres. There are approximately 360 acres of adjacent landlocked (no public access) BLM ground and a full section (640 acres) of adjacent, landlocked State of Montana land managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

There are no water rights associated with the property. The Longview Ranch, as offered, is unirrigated native grassland. Opportunities exist to purchase adjacent acreage that may add some water rights to the property. Contact the listing Broker for details.

Property taxes are approximately $1,208 annually.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES – Hall and Hall’s Management Division has a very clear mission – To represent the owner and to ensure that his or her experience is a positive one. Services are customized to suit the owner’s needs. They often begin with the recruiting and hiring of a suitable ranch manager or caretaker and are followed by the development of a management or operating plan along with appropriate budgets. Ongoing services include bill paying, ranch oversight, and consulting services as needed. Even the most sophisticated and experienced ranch owners appreciate the value of a management firm representing them and providing advice on local area practices and costs. Wes Oja and Jerome Chvilicek at (406) 656-7500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (406) 656-7500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Randy Clavel at (303) 861-8282 are available to describe and discuss these services in detail and welcome your call.

RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES – Increasingly the value of a ranch is measured by the quality of each and every one of its resources. Coincidentally the enhancement of a ranch’s resources also increases the pleasure that one derives from the ownership of a ranch. Our management services have included the assessment of everything from wildlife habitat to bird habitat to water resources and fisheries and the subsequent oversight of the process involved with the enhancement of these resources. Wes Oja or Jerome Chvilicek at (406) 656-7500 are available to describe and discuss these services in detail and welcome your call.

SPECIALIZED LENDING - Over the past 59 years Hall and Hall has created a legacy by efficiently providing capital to the intermountain west. In addition to traditional farm and ranch loans, we specialize in understanding the unique aspects of placing loans on ranches where value may be influenced by recreational features, location and improvements and repayment may come from outside sources. Our extensive experience and strong relationships with our lenders allows us to quickly tell you whether we can provide the required financing.

Competitive Pricing • Flexible Terms • Efficient Processing
In-House Appraisals • Common Sense Underwriting
Dave Roddy • (406) 656-7500
Mike Hall, Judy Chirila, or Randy Clavel • (303) 861-8282
Monte Lyons • (806) 698-6882