A ranch partner since 1988, Joel has managed the Bozeman office of Hall and Hall since 1989. Licensed in Montana, Joel became a principal of the firm in 1992. Joel grew up on a family ranch in Madison Valley, near Ennis, Montana. After receiving a B.S. in Agricultural Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Joel returned to Ennis to work on the family ranch. He entered the real estate business in 1981. Joel has served as past president of the Madison County Board of Realtors, on the Board of Directors of the Montana Association of Realtors, and on the Board of Trustees of the Museum of the Rockies. He and his wife, Dawn, currently live on a small horse ranch in the north end of the Gallatin Valley.
Experience the epitome of natural beauty at Sitka Ranch, a 2,971± acre Northern Rockies foothill ranch nestled in the southern end of the breathtaking Paradise Valley, Montana. As Mill Creek Canyon spills out into the valley, the property lies immediately to the west and is situated on the north slope of Green Mountain. With direct access to the National Forest, the ranch offers many year-round recreational opportunities on and off the property. Fly fishing enthusiasts will revel in the proximity to the renowned Yellowstone River and the world-class spring creeks of Paradise Valley.
At the heart of the upper ranch lies a tastefully decorated 13,000± square-foot home, positioned in a private basin that provides panoramic views of the valley to the north and the Gallatin Mountain Range to the west. The upper ranch also features a log guest cabin, a historic horse barn, and working cattle facilities. The primary working improvements are on the lower ranch, including a manager's house, horse barn, calving barn, corrals, and shop. The property's structures and infrastructure are impeccably maintained, reflecting the utmost attention to detail.
Sitka Ranch supports a base herd of approximately 150 animal units as a fully operational cattle ranch. The winter forage is efficiently cultivated using gravity-fed pivots and wheel lines, utilizing the irrigation water from Mill Creek, a significant tributary to the Yellowstone River. This proven ranching methodology has been successfully employed throughout the property's history. Undoubtedly, one of the most compelling aspects of Sitka Ranch is its immediate proximity to the Yellowstone Park complex. This proximity means the property is a haven for a diverse array of Montana wildlife, with countless species calling it home or passing through its expansive boundaries. Discover a truly unique opportunity to coexist with nature on a grand scale.
Steeped in the history of the American West lies the N Bar Ranch spanning more than 60,000± contiguous acres in the foothills of central Montana’s Snowy Mountains, 100 miles north of Billings, Montana.
This offering represents a rare opportunity to purchase property in the Big Sheep Creek Basin, a place rich in the ranching tradition. Beautiful scenery, large mountain vistas and great neighbors. This ranch consists of 4000± deeded acres, 6000± BLM, 6000± Forrest and 1200± State leases.
The 1,048± acre ranch is located on the West side of the Bridger Mountains, 40 minutes from the recreational Mecca of Bozeman. Privately situated, the land offers spectacular views, is full of wildlife & surrounded by vast historic ranches. North Ridge Ranch is well watered by Bremmer Creek; owns 100% of the mineral rights & can carry 100 cows.
8,940± deeded acres predominately used for summer grazing and recreational purposes. Located approximately ten miles southeast of the small college agricultural town of Dillon. Water and habitat for upland birds and big game.
Classic 640± acre family retreat in Taylor Fork Valley south of Big Sky. A USFS inholding, log improvements include lodge and four cabins. Extensive wildlife, trout stream, and views of Taylor Peaks.
