Discover Top of the Valley Ranch. Located in Gallatin County, this 1,138-acre contiguous foothill pasture offers diverse topography just 7 miles to Manhattan and only 30 minutes from Bozeman. The property features basic improvements including roads and fences, and its elevated position provides sweeping views of four surrounding mountain ranges. Montana state land borders the property to the southwest, accessible via Horseshoe Gulch Road, which also serves as the main access route to the property.

The area is renowned for exceptional big-game hunting opportunities, including elk, deer, moose, bear, and bighorn sheep, with the property providing essential habitat and cover for wildlife. Its prime location also offers convenient access to Montana’s premier fisheries. With stunning vistas and proximity to Manhattan and Bozeman, this property presents an ideal opportunity for a hunting camp or the perfect spot to build a cabin from which to enjoy the region’s abundant recreational activities.

Manhattan, Montana, located about 7 miles south of the property, is a relaxed, small-town agricultural community of about 2,074 residents. Manhattan has a complement of basic amenities including small shops, grocery, churches, community banks, post office, medical and dental services, automotive repair, restaurants and cafés, and a fitness center. Home of the Manhattan Tigers, the town boasts an excellent school system and is the recent recipient of the National Blue-Ribbon Award for excellence in education.

Bozeman is an active, vibrant, university-oriented city steeped in culture and art. The fourth largest city in the state, Bozeman is home to Montana State University, Museum of the Rockies, and abundant opportunities for fine dining, entertainment venues, and shopping. Bozeman is proud to maintain its lively downtown core, which lends itself to the small-town feeling, that couples nicely with amenities typically found in larger cities. Within an hour and a half from Bozeman is Yellowstone National Park, which is easily accessible via either the north entrance in Gardiner or the west entrance in West Yellowstone.

Recently upgraded, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field in Belgrade (BZN) offers several full-service FBOs, including the Yellowstone Jet Center, and excellent commercial services through Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, JetBlue, Sun Country, and United Airlines. One of the busiest passenger airports in the Pacific Northwest, and the busiest in the State of Montana, BZN offers direct flights to 25 major airports around the nation including direct flights to the West Coast, East Coast, Texas, the Southeast, and Florida.

The elevation gain on the property is about 740 feet, with the lowest around 4,760 feet on the southwest portion along Horseshoe Gulch Road, rising to the highest point around 5,500 feet above sea level on the eastern portion of the property.

Located in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, the area’s average growing season is approximately 117 days. The last frost of the year is typically in mid-June, and the first frost tends to be in early September.

July and August are quite comfortable with average highs of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and evening lows around 48 degrees. Indian summer can linger until mid-October. December and January bring highs of around 33 degrees with lows around 10 degrees. Spring arrives in May in the Gallatin Valley with about one-third of the annual average precipitation arriving during May and June. Manhattan receives about 12 inches of rain annually and approximately 41 inches of snow per year.

Located in the heart of southwest Montana, the property is close to many exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. The surrounding mountains and National Forest lands provide almost limitless opportunities for alpine recreation including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, camping and overall enjoyment, with most of these available right on the property. Some areas are also open for the motorized-recreational user as well.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Trout fishing in this part of Montana is some of the best the Rocky Mountain region has to offer. With the Gallatin River, just minutes away, combined with the Madison and Jefferson Rivers, which create the Missouri River, the property would be an outstanding home base providing the devoted angler miles of rivers and streams to relish for a lifetime on a comfortable “day trip” basis. An indication of this area’s world-renowned trout-fishing reputation is the headquartering of the internationally known Simms fishing products based in Bozeman.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

The winter activities within proximity to the property are very diverse. There are multiple downhill ski and snowboard areas as well as Nordic skiing trails to explore. Bridger Bowl offers exceptional skiing on 2,000 skiable acres and a 2,700-foot vertical rise with a wide variety of terrain including long slopes, glades, chutes, gullies, and the famed hiking access to the Ridge.

Just north of Bridger Bowl, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center offers about 28 miles of groomed Nordic skiing trails. Situated on private and forest service lands, the scenic trail system covers terrain well suited to all ability levels.

About an hour and a half from the property, Big Sky Resort offers access to “The Biggest Skiing In America” with 5,800 skiable acres and 300 runs spread over four mountains offering endless ways to navigate 4,350 feet of vertical drop.

NATURAL WONDERS & WILDLIFE

Lewis and Clark Caverns, an easy 40-minute drive, is home to one of the largest known limestone cavern systems in the Northwest. This geological wonder features stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and guided tours through its series of chambers.

Yellowstone National Park, under two hours away, features half of the earth’s geysers, numerous hydrothermal and geological features, abundant wildlife, and countless opportunities for nature-focused activities.

Top Of The Valley, as Previously Described Herein, is offered at $2,275,000.00.  The Conditions of Sale Are as Follows:

All Prospective Buyers must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Seller’s absolute financial capability to purchase the Property prior to scheduling an inspection of the Property;

Earnest money deposit will be due upon completion of a fully executed contract, and all earnest money deposits will be held in escrow by Security Title Company of Bozeman;

The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Any endorsements requested by the Buyer or any lender will be at the Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a warranty deed;

All of the water right claims controlled by the Property will be transferred to the Buyer at Closing;
Buyers’ Brokers are welcome and invited to contact Listing Brokers David Lowry or Mike Swan in our Bozeman Office for information regarding Cooperation Policies.

TERMS OF INSPECTION

A 48-hour notice is requested to make proper arrangements for an inspection of Top Of The Valley.

Swan Land Company has been authorized by the Seller to act as their Exclusive Real Estate Broker on the sale of Top Of The Valley.  Since 2002, we have focused on the brokerage of significant ranches, farms, and recreational properties throughout the Rocky Mountain West.

The Sellers reserve the right to effect a tax-deferred exchange for other real property in accordance with provisions in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Buyer will not be required to incur any additional expenses nor to step into the chain of title on any property which the Seller may acquire.

This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Sellers.  Information regarding land classifications, acreages, carrying capacities, crop yields, potential profits, hunting districts and regulations, etc., are intended only as general guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Sellers or Swan Land Company.  Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction.

The Seller is making known to all potential purchasers that there may be variations between the property lines and the location of the existing fence boundary lines on Top Of The Valley. The Seller makes no warranties with regard to the location of the fence lines in relationship to the property lines, nor does the Seller make any warranties or representations with regard to specific acreage within the fenced property lines.

The Seller is selling Top Of The Valley in an “as is” condition which includes the location of the fences as they now exist. Boundaries shown on any accompanying maps are approximate. The maps are not to scale and are for orientation purposes only. The accuracy of the maps and information portrayed thereon is not guaranteed nor warranted.