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Alder - #165255

$910,000

Location

These 605+/- modestly sloped acres are situated approximately two miles East of the renowned recreational playground of Alder, Montana. There is convenient access to the land along with abundant home sites and the land is dappled with a multitude of Alder creek feed ponds and wetlands with definite potential for enhancements. The location of the property is an appealing attribute as it adjoins Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on three sides and is in close proximity to numerous recreational enhancements. Portion of property has been surveyed; acreage is estimated from county records and surveyed portion.

Acreage

As you drive into this 605+/- acre property you see Alder Creek meandering along the entire North boundary for approximately 1+/- mile complete with mature cottonwoods, willows, native grasses and historical dredging rocks. This creek side park provides incredible whitetail habitat, but also serves as the water source for the mule deer, elk and moose living in the rest of the acreage. As you look south you’ll find four tree lined coulees running north and south intersecting with numerous wooded bowls, east to west draws and grassy ridges. Mature cedar forests, unique rock outcroppings and views in all directions from the peaks add the magic that makes this property unforgettable.

Recreational Opportunities

The Ruby Valley has some of the finest recreational amenities in Southwest Montana. The surrounding Tobacco Root, Ruby, Gravelly, Snowcrest, Pioneer, Highland and McCartney
Mountain ranges allow excellent big game hunting, hiking, camping, horseback riding, sightseeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and much more. Some of the wildlife common to these mountains include; elk, deer, moose, antelope, big horn sheep, mountain goats, coyotes, wolves, fox, mountain lions, bobcats and bears. The Ruby, Madison, Big Hole, Beaverhead and Jefferson Rivers, well known Blue-Ribbon Trout fishing streams, are only minutes away and attract avid fisherman from all around! The Ruby Reservoir adds to the menu in the summer for fishing, boating and water skiing and the winter for the ice fishing enthusiasts.

Community

Alder is a small town in southwestern Montana with a population of about 116 people (2000 census). Alder has a K-6 school, gas station/convenience store, steakhouses, taverns, motel and a post office. Alder is often the congregation point for many hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation excursions.
The small village of Alder is located in the beautiful Ruby Valley. The Greater Ruby Valley of Southwest Montana is a ranching community with some of the finest big game hunting and fishing in the country. The proximity of the Ruby, Beaverhead, Madison, Big Hole and Jefferson rivers enhance the popularity of the valley. These river basins are surrounded by numerous mountain ranges (Madison Range, Tobacco Roots, Ruby Range, Gravelly Range, Pioneers, McCartney and Highland Mountains) offering literally thousands of acres of public lands for all types of outdoor recreation.
Surrounding this extraordinary valley are numerous towns & cities that offer expanded commercial, social & institutional enterprises. Historic Virginia & Nevada cities to the southeast offer numerous historical and tourist activities and feature the Virginia City Players Theater and Brewery Follies cabaret. To the south lies Dillon (pop 4,342) which is the home of University of Montana-Western Campus. Butte (pop 33,892) (the Copper City) is west of the Ruby Valley and has a major medical facility and the University of Montana-Tech Campus, well established as an elite mining & engineering school. Also nearby are Bozeman (pop 30, 723) home to Montana State University, and the state capitol city of Helena with Carroll College. Butte, Helena, and Bozeman offer international airports as well

Description of the land

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

The village of Alder and the surrounding areas are known for their pleasantly cool summer days, wildflowers and abundant wildlife. During the fall, witness nature’s glory as the Aspen trees turn to gold and auburn and the pasture land from deep green to beige. Wintertime brings snow and crisp air, but the sun continues to shine throughout the season creating a unique and quiet ambiance. Spring rains announce the return of flowers, wildlife and recreational enthusiasts and in doing so ushers in the summer time in SW Montana.

Showings

FRANK COLWELL, MANAGING BROKER
RANCH AND RECREATIONAL SPECIALIST
Cell: 406-596-1076
Office: 406-684-5686
Fax: 406-684-5687
106 N Main / P.O. Box 400 • Twin Bridges, Montana 59754
E-mail: frank.colwell@prumt.com

Price

$910,000

Brokers Comments

This property is truly one of my favorites. Having a deep creekside buffer along the entire front of the property, year round paved access, and numerous tree lined draws leading to the water creates a wonderland of habitat. The views add a component that make homesites a natural in many places.

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