Banks Vly Rd Montpelier, ID 83254

Located just outside of Montpelier, in the foothills of the Caribou National Forest, this large acreage of dry farmland presents a rural development opportunity. The property features gently rolling hills with views of the mountains, valley, and Bear Lake in the distance, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing. Surrounded by private agricultural land, the property experiences limited hunting pressure on wildlife. Situated east of Highway 30 with seasonal access off Banks Valley Road, the property is zoned agricultural and could be divided into forty-acre parcels or larger for homesteads with tillable dry farmland suitable for cultivation and grazing. The property consists of two contiguous parcels, with approximately 55 acres located north of Banks Valley Road and the remainder south of the road, providing approximately half a mile of road frontage on both sides of Banks Valley Road. Power is not available nearby, requiring solar power or portable generators for each build, along with the need to drill a well for culinary water, stock water, and garden irrigation of up to half an acre. High suspension power lines cross the property with easement access for maintenance. Caribou National Forest, Cache National Forest, and BLM ground are nearby, providing access to numerous dirt roads and trails for activities such as big game and upland game hunting, ATV riding, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and backpacking. Winter access, requiring a snowmobile, opens opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and snowmobiling. The nearby Bear River and Bear Lake offer fishing and boating opportunities. Bear Lake State Park and Marina, along with Bear Lake West Golf Course, are a short distance away, offering four seasons of recreation, including golfing, boating, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and ice fishing. The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing 18,000 acres, provides habitat for waterfowl and colonial nesting waterbirds.