Kr Rocking Ranch Kirby, Montana
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KR ROCKING RANCH KIRBY, MONTANA $3,790,000 | 2,475± ACRES LISTING AGENT: JIM TAYLOR 2290 GRANT ROAD BILLINGS, MONTANA 59102 P: 406.656.7500 M: 406.855.0344 [email protected] KR ROCKING RANCH KIRBY, MONTANA $3,790,000 | 2,475± ACRES LISTING AGENT: JIM TAYLOR 2290 GRANT ROAD BILLINGS, MONTANA 59102 P: 406.656.7500 M: 406.855.0344 [email protected] Land… that’s where it all begins. Whether it is ranch land or family retreats, working cattle ranches, plantations, farms, estancias, timber or recreational ranches for sale, it all starts with the land. Since 1946, Hall and Hall has specialized in serving the owners and prospective owners of quality rural real estate by providing mortgage loans, appraisals, land management, auction and brokerage services within a unique, integrated partnership structure. Our business began by cultivating long-term relationships built upon personal service and expert counsel. We have continued to grow today by being client-focused and results-oriented—because while it all starts with the land, we know it ends with you. WITH OFFICES IN: DENVER, COLORADO BOZEMAN, MONTANA EATON, COLORADO MISSOULA, MONTANA STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO VALENTINE, NEBRASKA SUN VALLEY, IDAHO COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS TETON VALLEY, IDAHO LAREDO, TEXAS HUTCHINSON, KANSAS LUBBOCK, TEXAS BUFFALO, WYOMING MELISSA, TEXAS BILLINGS, MONTANA WEATHERFORD, TEXAS SOUTHEASTERN US SALES | AUCTIONS | FINANCE | APPRAISALS | MANAGEMENT © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 2 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The KR Rocking Ranch is located in the heart of Montana’s Wolf Mountains, about an hour north of Sheridan, Wyoming. Receiving an average of 24 inches of precipitation annually, the ranch maintains a lush green appearance even in drier years. This 2,475± deeded acre ranch is surrounded by 5,175± acres of private and Crow Indian leases making this a working ranch capable of running 500 Animal Units. Corral Creek runs through the entire length of the ranch providing water for livestock and abundant wildlife. Pine-covered hillsides lend a gentle contrast to the 160± acres of hay meadows along the creek. The three reservoirs on the ranch are multi-purpose - for the ranch operations and recreational enjoyment. The ranch’s main barn is a braced frame style barn, colored in red with the KR Quarter Circle brand’s proud logo on the front. The cattle working facilities are designed and organized so a single individual can work livestock without help. There are multiple guest quarters on the ranch, as well as a camping shelter area with electrical RV hook ups for visiting guests. The main home is a custom log structure suitable for a family of five benefiting from natural spring water. Situated just behind the main home is a 50’X150’ tarp riding barn constructed in 2017. In summary, an excellent, comfortably improved, 500 head ranch located in Montana’s finest ranching country. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 3 — LOCATION The ranch lies eight miles west of paved State Highway 314 on a good shale road approximately 50 miles north of Sheridan, Wyoming. The town of Busby lies about 15 miles to the north, Hardin, the county seat, is 50 miles to the northwest and Billings, Montana’s largest city, is around 90 miles also to the northwest. Most Kirby ranchers use Sheridan as their social and trade center. However, Billings, with its superior commercial air service, extensive medical facilities, growing commercial and entertainment infrastructure, and lack of a sales tax draws many in that direction. Sheridan has always been the social hub and will likely retain that role. Many Kirby youngsters go to the local Spring Creek Country School (K-8) and move into Sheridan for high school. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 4 — LOCALE Kirby is a well-established ranching community and is known as “reputation ranching country” throughout the region. It primarily encompasses the Rosebud Creek valley and its tributaries that flow easterly out of the Wolf Mountains. Ranches in this area have stayed in the same hands or traded internally for many generations. The adjoining Spear O Ranch remained in the same family for over 100 years - just recently being offered for sale for the second time in a century. Generally, it is very unusual for ranches in this area to be publicly offered for sale. The two ranches combined would make an incredible holding running over 1,300 Animal Units. GENERAL DESCRIPTION One enters the ranch from the east, driving up the Corral Creek valley on the Corral Creek Road passing through the historic Spear O Ranch. Corral Creek is the focal point of the ranch offering 160± acres of meadows and creek bottom with timbered hills forming the valley. The ranch extends through the hills to the north and south into neighboring drainages. It rises nearly to the top of the Wolf Mountains. Well-watered with ponds and developed natural springs, it offers great protection and lush grazing throughout the grazing season. This remarkable country receives almost twice as much annual precipitation as many parts of Montana and is known for putting two plus pounds per day of gain on yearling cattle. Well suited for a stocker operation, the current owners run a small cow herd and bring in additional yearlings. The improvements are located on Corral Creek and include a comfortable home, guest quarters, a riding barn, barns, a shop, and well-designed corrals. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 5 — ACREAGE 2,475± Acres – Deeded 4,575± Acres – Private leases with members of the Crow Tribe. These are predominantly referred to as “Office Leases” which are administered by the Department of the Interior on behalf of tribal members. Approximately 4,575.36 acres have an average annual cost currently of $4.66 per acre. 600± Acres - Privately leased from the Beaumont Family at a cost of $3,800 per year. 7,650± Acres Total ACREAGE BREAKDOWN There are approximately 160 acres that are considered tillable for hay or grain crops. The balance of the ranch is native rangeland and timber. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 6 — IMPROVEMENTS The ranch is well-improved and has been used for camping and lodging guests on a paying basis through Airbnb and HCTAA. The major improvements are described as follows: Owner’s Home: Built in 2015, this 2,650± square foot log cabin features a large master bedroom with beautifully tiled shower and claw-foot tub, plus a walk-in closet. There are three additional bedrooms with a total of three bathrooms, plus an outdoor shower off the master bedroom. Guest House: Recently remodeled, this 576± square foot building includes a spacious studio style bedroom, kitchenette plus laundry, and a private bathroom © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 7 — Bunkhouse: This 900± square foot cabin includes a kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, a large open area for beds/living Shop/Garage: Four stalls used as a shop area, and a covered deck. and for equipment storage. Honeymoon Cabin: This cozy cabin is Campsite: There is a camping area with aptly named and overlooks the pond. It has 200 AMP electric service, a sewer dumping one bedroom and a ¾ bathroom. site, and hook ups for campers. Classic Hip Roof Barn: See photo Other structures include two diesel fuel tanks, below a gas tank, and two smaller outbuildings/ garages. Tarp Barn/Arena: 50’X150’ built in 2017 used for riding and storage. There are also two developed shale pits on the ranch and miles of new and/or updated fencing, as well as a good set of working corrals with Powder River chute, two round pens, a digital scale and wooden tub, and alleyway. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 8 — CLIMATE The climate in this area is heavily impacted by the Wolf Mountains and their relationship to the Big Horn Mountains to the west. Elevations on the ranch run from 3,900 feet to 6,000 feet near the top of the Wolf Mountains. Average annual precipitation along the Wolf Mountains is estimated at 24 inches. Perhaps the most compelling feature of this area is that they do not experience the extreme variations that impact many parts of Wyoming and Montana. Generally, while they do experience dry and wet years, extreme drought is very rare. Additionally, precipitation falls on good soils which have excellent water holding capacity. The area does receive a fair bit of snow and, while chinook winds do melt some of it, it will generally remain snow covered throughout the winter. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 9 — GENERAL OPERATION The current owners rate the ranch comfortably at 500 Animal Units. They carry around 275 of their own cows, plus bringing in up to 1,300 outside yearlings for the summer. They do bring in some extra hay for winter feed that they put up on a nearby ranch. WILDLIFE RESOURCES The ranch offers outstanding mule deer habitat. The area is beginning to see more elk. A 400 class elk was recently taken on the ranch. The habitat is definitely there. In addition, upland birds such as Hungarian partridge, sharptail grouse, wild turkey, and ring- necked pheasants are found throughout the property. © 2021 HALL AND HALL | WWW.HALLANDHALL.COM | [email protected] — 10 — WATER RESOURCES The primary sources of water on the ranch are an estimated ten+ natural springs, Corral Creek, and three ponds. Six of the springs are piped into tanks. AESTHETIC & RECREATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS KR Rocking Ranch is a truly beautiful ranch set in a lush valley with productive meadows lined with pine -covered foothills.