Nestled in the Bull Mountains, just 6 miles south of Melstone, MT, lies a pristine property, Lost Horse Creek Ranch. 222 acres, this parcel of land boasts a variety of features, making it an ideal haven for hobby farmers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Conveniently located 1.5 hours away from Billings, Montana, providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. A 40Ã?80 metal shop, plumbed for small living quarters. The property features a water well with a spigot and a line running to a water tank. Electricity is already on the property. The land includes 37 acres planted with grass, providing a perfect setting for a hobby farm or a recreational retreat. This property, situated in Hunting District 701, offers the opportunity to witness elk, mule and whitetail deer, turkeys, antelope, and various upland game birds in their natural environment.
Diamond C West Pasture is an exceptional regenerative grass ranch. The ranch features 5,506± deeded acres, and 1,335± acres of state leased land that can easily accommodate 300± pair rotated in the three pastures or 500± yearlings through the summer. There are over 500± acres of newly seeded grass mix, with an additional 1,500± acres that can be seeded. The ranch has numerous ponds throughout the property. It also has a well with several watering tanks. An added bonus is the abundance of trophy mule deer, white-tailed deer, pheasant, and pronghorn, making for a hunter’s paradise. The ranch is minutes away from the town of Melstone—offering a general store, restaurant, K-12 school, and more. Melstone sits on the banks of the Musselshell River - which is a great option for trout fishing west of Melstone, as you go north towards Fort Peck the river features walleye, bass, etc. The town of Billings is about an hour away which has a national airport, numerous great dining options, and just about everything else one may need. Come tour this special place today.
The Pine Tracks Ranch has 657 deeded acres located along the Melstone and Custer County Road 13 miles South of Melstone. Roundup is 45 miles to the northwest and Custer is 27 miles to the south. The property has 475 acres of tillable lands, now in improved pasture. The scattered timber and water from Weed Creek and unnamed drainages enhance the properties habitat for wildlife. Elk, Turkey, Mule Deer, Antelope, and Upland Game Birds are know to inhabit this area. The Pine Tracks property was not pastured in 2023, leaving the foliage to further enhance the properties appeal. This 657 deeded acres is offered for $985,500.
Melstone is located in Montana. Melstone, Montana has a population of 99. Melstone is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 14.82% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.21%.
The median household income in Melstone, Montana is $26,538. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,153 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Melstone is 42.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 13.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 14.1 inches per year, with 37.4 inches of snow per year.