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Fort Peck - #147881

$1,625,000

Location

The property is approximately 19 +/- miles southeast of Glasgow, Montana off of Highway 117, a few miles south of Nashua in the Central Flyway. The farm is 210 +/- miles from Billings, Montana.

Acreage

There are 1,300 +/- deeded acres, which are a combination of productive farmland, some dry farmland and 300 +/- acres of CRP.

Recreational Opportunities

There are two lakes that neighbor this property. A day of fishing is just next door on government land. Also, Fort Peck Lake is located just a few miles away, and has national recognition as a hot spot for walleye fishing. Other inhabitants of the lake that offer excellent fishing include sauger, lake trout, small mouth bass, Chinook salmon and northern pike. Furthermore, the Missouri River is not far from this offering.

Fishing:

There are two lakes that neighbor this property. A day of fishing is just next door on government land. Also, Fort Peck Lake is located just a few miles away, and has national recognition as a hot spot for walleye fishing. Other inhabitants of the lake that offer excellent fishing include sauger, lake trout, small mouth bass, Chinook salmon and northern pike. Furthermore, the Missouri River is not far from this offering.

Hunting:

Ducks, ducks, ducks………….. there is no limit to the amount of duck hunting that the outdoor enthusiast can enjoy. They come into the corn field by the droves. The perfect combination of food, water and cover create the right setting for a productive day in the field. Goose, pheasant, sharp-tail and deer hunting are also available on the property. There is a Department of Defense parcel and a USDI Fish and Wildlife parcel to the southwest of this property that allows for additional hunting space. Furthermore, the Missouri Breaks are famous for their record breaking bull elk.

Access

Access is via US Hwy 2 West out of Glasgow to Nashua then South on MT 117.

Community

The town of Fort Peck overlooks the Fort Peck Dam, which was built in the 1930's. Currently there are approximately 350 residents in Fort Peck. Glasgow is the nearest "big" town and is located 17+/- miles away. Glasgow got it’s beginnings as a railroad town for the Great Northern Railway in 1887. You can find most of what you need, as well as a good meal, at one of the various establishments in Glasgow.

Description of the land

Topography:

The property consists mainly of farmland (1,000 +/- acres). 560+/- acres of flood irrigated ground, 300 +/- acres in CRP and the remainder is dry land farm. On the north end of the property there are some scattered coulees and cover, farm ground along with the CRP acreage.

Natural Water Resources

Although there are no water features on the deeded ground, the neighboring parcel to the south (Department of Defense parcel) bordering Fort Peck Duck Hunting Retreat, has two large lakes that mainly stay open year round on a typical year. These lakes, which are left over dredges from dam construction, touch the Missouri River.

Improvements

Main Residence:

3,200 +/- sq. ft. (1,600 +/- sq. ft. finished) main house with 2 car garage. 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace and 3/4 finished basement. Year built 1976.

Guest House:

896 +/- sq. ft. that has 2 rooms and a full bath. Year built 1982.

Shop

40’ x 48’ ft. shop with slanted sides and cement floor. Year built 1982.

Grain Bins

There are several grain bins on the property.

Wildlife

Wildlife thrives on the Fort Peck Duck Hunting Retreat due to the abundant food, cover and essential waterways of nearby lakes/river. Ducks, geese, sharp-tail, pheasant, mule deer and white- tail all frequent or reside on this farm. In the surrounding area you can also find elk, bighorn sheep, antelope and sage grouse.

Water Rights

All water rights appurtenant to the subject property and owned by the Seller will transfer to the Buyer a closing.

Mineral Rights

All mineral rights appurtenant to the subject property and owned by the Seller will transfer to the Buyer a closing.

Leases and Permits

There is a current farming lease in place until 2012.

Taxes

Taxes for 2007 were approximately $5,438.

Showings

This is an exclusive listing with Holly Pippel of Prudential Montana Real Estate. Listing agent must accompany all showings.

Price

$1,625,000

Brokers Comments

Not often does a piece of land with such tremendous attributes come along. It takes just the right mix of forage and water along with limited public pressure to keep wild game comfortable. The afternoon sky was black with ducks on the Fort Peck Hunting Retreat. If duck hunting is your passion, this listing is worth a look!

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