Montana Ranch with Production,
6031 Musellshell Trail Rd, Custer, MT 59024
- Added:
- Dec 1, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 171
- Last Refresh:
- May 21 at 1:06 pm
Property Features for 6031 Musellshell Trail Rd
General Information
- Property type
- Land
- Property subtype
- Other
- Parking features
- Garage
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 19,816.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 0
Building Details
- Architectural style
- Other
Listing agent Wade Keller (406) 654-2881
Listing office United Country Northwest Realty & Auction 210 US Highway 2, Malta, MT (406) 654-2881
Listing date Dec 1, 2025
MLS# 11619344
Listing URL
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HighLights
- High Carrying Capacity: Supports approximately 600 cow/calf pairs with high‑quality native grass.
- Abundant and Reliable Water Resources: Features 15 electric wells, 1 solar well, 12 reservoirs, and 8 seasonal springs.
- Excellent Infrastructure: Includes two well‑maintained homes, a heated shop, and a modern processing area.
- Prime Location and Accessibility: Paved access, proximity to Custer, Montana, and Billings International Airport.
- Exceptional Wildlife Habitat: Abundant wildlife, including elk, mule deer, antelope, and upland birds. Landowner preference tags available.
- Efficient Grazing Management: Cross‑fenced into 14 pastures, facilitating rotational grazing.
Overview
Located approximately five miles north of Custer, Montana, and the Yellowstone River, the S Bar Ranch offers a combination of size, production, and recreation. The ranch is accessible via paved roads and is an hour's drive to Billings and its international airport. The property features high-quality native grass supporting a carrying capacity of approximately 600 cow/calf pairs. It is cross-fenced into 14 pastures, with strategically placed water tanks served by 15 electric wells and one solar well. Additional water resources include 12 reservoirs and eight seasonal springs. The fencing is in excellent condition, with updates completed after the 2021 wildfire. Power is provided by NorthWestern Energy, and road access is excellent via a maintained county road off Musselshell Trail Road. Ranch improvements include two homes and multiple working facilities. The main residence is a 2,288 sq. ft. double-wide with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, built in 2003. The second home, built in 1975, is 2,624 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A heated 26' x 61' shop offers space for maintenance and storage. The ranch also includes a processing area, barn, loading chute, and sorting alleys covering approximately five acres, featuring a heavy-duty squeeze chute and processing drum. Wildlife is abundant, with Hungarian partridge, sharptail grouse, sage grouse, mule deer, antelope, and elk commonly found across the property. The ranch lies within FWP Hunting District 701 and qualifies for landowner preference tags. The terrain consists of rolling hills and native grassland, with timber ridges on the south end of the property. The ranch is a versatile operation supporting cow/calf, yearling, and horse programs, with potential fall grazing leases. The ranch has not been hunted in three years, leaving wildlife populations strong. The property is 19816 acres.
Location Intelligence
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Map
- City
- Custer
- County
- Yellowstone
- State
- Montana
- Longitude
- -107.629557
- Latitude
- 46.227543
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Ranch - Productive ranch near Custer, MT, with homes, shop, and facilities.
Where is this ranch located?
The property is located at 6031 Musellshell Trail Rd Custer, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $19,816,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High Carrying Capacity: Supports approximately 600 cow/calf pairs with high‑quality native grass.; Abundant and Reliable Water Resources: Features **15 electric wells**, 1 solar well, 12 reservoirs, and 8 seasonal springs.; Excellent Infrastructure: Includes two well‑maintained homes, a heated shop, and a modern processing area.
