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Irrigated Ranch with Residence
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$19,500,000

15816 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman, MT 59718

Working ranch with irrigated cropland, grazing pasture, creek bottoms, mountain views, and substantial residential and shop improvements.

Property Size3,467 SF
Price / SF$5,624
Days on Market11

Property Features for 15816 Cottonwood Road

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,467 SF
Property subtype Farm
Zoning None/Unknown

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $2,162

Building Details

Building Size 3,467 SF
Year Built 1975
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Montana Life Real Estate
Listed By: EJ Daws
Source: Outlaw
Added: Aug 20 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 12:05AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 282±-acre ranch combines 140 cropped acres historically used for alfalfa, grain, and grass with approximately 142± acres of pasture. The property includes a 3,467± square-foot home with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, extensively renovated and expanded in 2012, along with a 595 square-foot detached two-car garage and a 1,237± square-foot heated shop and shed. Irrigation infrastructure includes five recorded water rights, including a ¾ share in the West Gallatin Canal Company, with priority dates from 1867 to 1909.

Wortman Creek, Trail Creek, and Yonder Creek cross the ranch, while the West Gallatin Canal follows the northwest boundary. The land supports 42 cow/calf pairs or 252 AUMs during a six-month grazing season and includes open pasture, hay ground, timbered creek bottoms, and habitat for elk, mule deer, whitetail, grouse, waterfowl, cranes, and eagles. Gallatin Gateway is five minutes away, Bozeman is 15 minutes away, the airport is 20 minutes away, and Big Sky is 30 minutes away.

Key Highlights

  • 282± acres with 140 cropped acres and 142± acres of pasture
  • Five recorded water rights, including a ¾ share in the West Gallatin Canal Company
  • 3,467± SF home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, renovated and expanded in 2012

Property Analytics

Current Use

Ranches

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Repair Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fish Market Farmer's Market Restaurant Food Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

6
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 59718, MT

43,831
Population
19,765
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
164.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
266
Density / Sq Mi
$91,852
Median Household Income
$44,915
Median Earnings
$1,748
Median Rent
$579,800
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Ranch - Working ranch with irrigated cropland, grazing pasture, creek bottoms, mountain views, and substantial residential and shop improvements.
Where is this ranch located?
The property is located at 15816 Cottonwood Road Bozeman, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $19,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 282± acres with 140 cropped acres and 142± acres of pasture; Five recorded water rights, including a ¾ share in the West Gallatin Canal Company; 3,467± SF home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, renovated and expanded in 2012
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