Shields Valley Crazy Mountain Retreat Offering Brochure

SHIELDS VALLEY CRAZY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
CLYDE PARK, MONTANA | PARK COUNTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION1
LOCATION & ACCESS 2
ELEVATION & CLIMATE 3
FENCES & BOUNDARY LINES 4
MINERAL RIGHTS4
REAL ESTATE TAXES4
UTILITIES & SERVICES4
AREA RECREATION 5
AREA HISTORY6
SUMMARY STATEMENT 7
OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE8
CONTACT INFORMATION 9
STATE & PROPERTY MAPS 10-12

INTRODUCTION
The rolling open terrain of this 158± acre parcel offers spectacular panoramic views of the Shields Valley in a classic rural Montana setting. With the
majestic Crazy Mountains on the eastern horizon, the Bridger Mountains to the west and the famed Absaroka Mountains to the south and surrounded by
fertile farm and ranch ground, this property provides privacy and seclusion, without being remote. The property is wrapped on two sides by about 470
acres of State of Montana land, which adds to the expansive experience and secures the views, seclusion, and solitude. There are approximately 130
acres of dryland crop ground and the property is perimeter fenced for grazing that provides two small annual income streams. Herds of mule deer and
antelope are frequent visitors, while elk are seen regularly on the property and the adjoining state lands providing big-game hunting opportunities with
a general tag. The open-valley setting is alive with the natural sounds of songbirds, sandhill cranes, waterfowl and raptors. The Shields River brings
forth a great local fishing resource and the famed waters of the Yellowstone River are only about 20 driving minutes away.
The rolling terrain is also very well suited for a small subdivision with several stunning home sites that would supply a developer or builder the
opportunity to take advantage of the booming local and regional real estate demand. Initial development infrastructure is nearby with a small gravel
quarry on the property, which would be a great source of road base. Finish-road material is available just a few miles away, and about a half mile down
Miller Road Park Electric has an underground line that can be extended to provide power.
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LOCATION & ACCESS
The property is located about a mile west of Highway 89 on Miller Road, an all-season gravel road that is well maintained by Park County. Conveniently
situated between Wilsall and Clyde Park, these welcoming small towns both offer friendly local faces, but limited services. Positioned east of the
Bridger Mountain Range between Livingston and White Sulphur Springs, these quaint farm and ranch communities both have a population just over
300 residents.
Beginning in Wilsall, at the junction of US Highway 89 and Montana Highway 86, the Bridger Range Scenic Drive follows Highway 86 to the west
toward the mountains to Bozeman. The thirty-one-mile scenic drive highlights the beautiful Bridger Range and has amazing views of the Crazy
Mountains to the east and the Absaroka Beartooth Mountains to the south.
In the late 1980s, the school communities of Clyde Park and Wilsall consolidated forming Shields Valley Public Schools. The Shields Valley Elementary
School (PK-6) located in Wilsall, has approximately 107 students and has a student to teacher ratio of 11:1. Shields Valley Junior High and High
School, located in Clyde Park, has an enrollment of about 68 students with an 8:1 student teacher ratio. Full services and urban amenities are available
in Livingston–about 30 minutes away, and Bozeman–about an hour drive.
Livingston is historically a ranching and railroad community and these traditions continue today. Livingston also has a strong tourism-based economy
due to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and world-class fishing. With about 7,575 residents, Livingston has a strong arts influence as well
as many fine-dining establishments, shopping, banking, great schools and an impressive new hospital.
Bozeman is a vibrant and active university-oriented city steeped in culture and art. Bozeman is proud to maintain its small-town feeling with big-city
amenities. It is home to Montana State University, Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman Symphony and Montana Ballet. The fourth-largest city in the
state, Bozeman offers abundant opportunities for fine dining, lodging, entertainment venues and shopping opportunities.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) at Gallatin Field in Belgrade is less than an hour drive from the property. Recently expanded,
Gallatin Field offers several full-service FBOs and excellent commercial services through Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, jetBlue,
Southwest, Sun Country Airline and United. The seventh busiest passenger airport in the Pacific Northwest, Bozeman offers direct flights to over
twenty major airports around the nation.
Approximate distances to other Montana cities and attractions are as follows:
Livingston
20 miles
Bridger Bowl Ski Area
21 miles
Bozeman
35 miles
Helena
109 miles
Billings
124 miles
Great Falls
152 miles
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ELEVATION & CLIMATE
Shields Valley Crazy Mountain Retreat sits between 4,980± to 5,020± feet above sea level. The average annual precipitation is 16 to 18 inches. May
is the wettest month with an average 3.25 inches of rain. Winter months bring an average 8 to 9 inches of snowfall. The area’s growing season is
approximately 90 days. Average maximum Fahrenheit temperatures in June, July and August are between 68° to 80°. December, January and February
maximum temperatures are between 32° and 37°. Summer nights average about 45° with winter evenings around 14°. Sunshine is abundant in this
region of Montana.
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FENCES & BOUNDARY LINES
The Sellers hereby make known that there may be variations between the deeded property lines and the location of the existing fence boundary lines
on Shields Valley Crazy Mountain Retreat. The Sellers make no warranties with regard to the location of the fence lines in relationship to the deeded
property lines, nor do the Sellers make any warranties or representations with regard to specific acreage within the fenced property lines.
The Sellers are selling Shields Valley Crazy Mountain Retreat in its “as is-where 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 visual aid only. The accuracy of the maps
and information portrayed thereon is not guaranteed nor warranted.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The Sellers will convey the Property without
reservation of whatever mineral, oil, gas, geo-thermal,
hydro-carbon and gravel rights which they actually
own, subject to reservations by previous owners.
The Sellers make no representation as to the quantity
or quality of any mineral or other subsurface rights
appurtenant to the Property.
REAL ESTATE TAXES
The real estate taxes for 2021 were approximately
$237.00.
UTILITIES & SERVICES
Northwest Energy has a transmission line that runs
along the north side of the property, however, power
cannot be pulled from it. Park Electric has an
underground power line about a half mile down Miller
Road that can be extended to provide power. Verizon
cell phone coverage is available at the property, and
television/internet are available via satellite providers.
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AREA RECREATION
This area is surrounded by some of Montana’s most desirable recreational areas and picturesque mountain ranges with Custer Gallatin National Forest
located in the Bridger Mountains to the west and the Crazy Mountains to the east. Numerous National Forest Service trailheads can be accessed within
fifteen- to thirty-minute drives from the property allowing for endless hiking trails and easy trailering of horses to thousands of acres of federal land.
The upper Shields River near Wilsall offers uncrowded wade fishing for small but plentiful cutthroat and brook trout. Downstream, the river becomes
a brown-trout fishery with some larger cutthroat and smaller rainbows also being found. A combination of light fishing pressure, excellent habitat and
nutrient-heavy water allows the trout to become quite numerous. Fall presents the best time to fish the Shields River with many large brown trout
migrating upstream from the Yellowstone River to spawn. If larger water is desired, the nearby world-famous Yellowstone River offers anglers over
100 miles of trout-rich water that is easily accessed by multiple fishing-access sites.
Exceptional skiing is a scenic 20-mile drive from the property with the “Cold Smoke” of Bridger Bowl. Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, also located
20 miles from the property, offers the highest quality Nordic skiing with over 30 km of trails well suited to all levels of ability. The après ski amenities
of Bozeman, voted one of the World’s 25 Best Ski Towns by National Geographic in 2014, are also available nearby.
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AREA HISTORY
Clyde Park, originally named Sunnyside, served as a resting stop for wagon trains and travelers heading west searching to find their fortunes in the gold
digs of Montana and California. The stage stop and watering hole owned by Madame Bulldog was a welcome site for weary travelers. In 1885, a post
office was established in Madame’s town of Sunnyside with young Sarah Robinson as postmistress.
In 1887, the post office was moved to the Messrs’ Ranch, a prominent family in the area who brought their imported English Clydesdale horses to work
the fields. The presence of the Clydesdales precipitated the renaming of the town Clyde Park, referring to the park-like landscape and majestic work
horses of the area.
Supplies in the early days were hauled into Clyde Park by Jim Bowen, known as the “Cayuse Kid,” who freighted with a twenty-four horse jerk line.
By 1914, the Northern Pacific Railroad had constructed a spur line and was making its run up the Shields Valley past Clyde Park six times a week.
The town of Wilsall is named after the son, Will, and daughter-in-law, Sally, of Walter B. Jordan who platted the townsite. The town almost boomed
during the World War I era, when wheat prices were high and the rains were abundant, but really got started when the Northern Pacific Railroad
completed a spur line in 1909. Five stops were made in the 28-mile stretch between Livingston and Wilsall, which was the end of the line. Also, a
passenger train made a run six mornings a week and a freight train steamed along the Shields River in the afternoons. The small trade town is still
recalled by the tall grain elevator, abandoned railroad corridor and remnants of the depot.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT
Located in a classic rural Montana setting in a very desirable and scenic part of southwest Montana, the rolling open terrain of this 158± acre parcel
offers spectacular panoramic views of the Shields Valley. Surrounded by mountain peaks and fertile farm ground, this property provides a natural and
wildlife-filled experience, without being remote. Bordered by State of Montana ground on two sides expanding the living experience, the land secures
the views while offering privacy and seclusion. The dryland crop ground and grazing provide potential for annual income while the next owner creates
their own master plan. The open valley setting is alive with the sounds of birds and wildlife and there is excellent fishing in the nearby Shields and
Yellowstone Rivers. The rolling terrain is very well suited for a small subdivision with several stunning homesites that would provide a developer or
builder the opportunity to take advantage of the booming local and regional real estate demand with the required infrastructure nearby. Larger tracts
that are competitively priced and offer flexible long-term uses are getting harder and harder to come by in this part of the state.
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OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE
Shields Valley Crazy Mountain Retreat, as previously described herein, is being offered for sale at $1,345,000 Cash or Terms acceptable solely
at the discretion of the Sellers. The conditions of sale as of July 2022 are as follows:
1. All offers to purchase or letters of intent must be in writing and accompanied by earnest money made payable to the escrow account at
Security Title Company of Montana;
2. Earnest money deposits will be placed in escrow with Security Title Company of Montana, which may place the funds with local
banks at nominal rates of interest accruing to the benefit of the Buyer until Closing;
3. All Prospective Buyers must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Sellers absolute financial capability to purchase the Property prior
to scheduling an inspection of the Property;
4. 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 Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a deed;
5. All of the water right claims controlled by the Property will be transferred to the Buyer at Closing, and all of the mineral rights which
the Sellers actually own will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing;
6. Buyers’ Brokers are welcomed and invited to contact Tim Anderson in our Bozeman Office for information regarding Cooperation
Policies.
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 Sellers may acquire.
This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller.
Information regarding land classifications, acreages, carrying capacities, crop yields, potential profits, etc., is intended only as general
guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Swan
Land Company. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction.
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Swan Land Company has been authorized by the Seller to act as their Exclusive Real Estate Broker on the sale of Shields Valley Crazy
Mountain Retreat. Since 2002, we have primarily focused on the brokerage of significant ranches, farms and recreational properties
throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
This Offering is based on information believed to be correct; however, it is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and change or withdrawal
without notice. Information contained herein has been provided by the Seller or obtained from other sources deemed reliable. The Agent
does not, however, guarantee accuracy and recommends that any Prospective Buyer conduct an independent investigation.
For more information or to make an appointment to inspect the Property, please contact:
Swan Land Company
1185 North 14th Avenue – Suite One
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Office 406.522.7342
Toll Free 866.999.7342
www.swanlandco.com
Tim Anderson
Broker
Mobile 406.580.2229
tim@swanlandco.com
A 48-hour notice is requested to make proper arrangements for an inspection of Shields Valley Crazy Mountain Retreat.
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SHIELDS VALLEY CRAZY
MOUNTAIN RETREAT

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