Site Description: The site is located about 3 miles Northeast of Shell, Wyoming at the western base of the Big Horn Mountains. The property contains about 146 deeded acres and approximately 900 acres of BLM (Bureau of Land Management - US Government owned) leased land. An estimated 100 acres are irrigated from water rights out of Shell Creek. There is an upper and lower ditch that provides water for flood irrigation. The upper ditch is concrete. There are approximately 90 acres of ground that produces 2-3 ton of hay per acre. The remaining irrigated land is used for livestock pasture. The non-irrigated land is grazing land that lies mostly on the north side of the highway and south side of Shell Creek. Large riding arena and corrals are well designed for various uses.
Location: This property is outside of the Shell city limits. The land in the neighborhood is non-designated. This allows...
Location: This property is outside of the Shell city limits. The land in the neighborhood is non-designated. This allows usage for single family residential or agricultural projects. The site has access to city water and has live water from Shell Creek year round.
Taxes: The taxes on the property are assessed in Big Horn County. The taxes for 2006 are about $3,800.00.
Legal Description: 146 acres (approximate) a portion of the property des. As: SW/4SE/4 Laying South of Road, Section 24, T.53 R.91 and E/2NW/4W/2NW/4W/2NE/4 Section 25 T.53 R.91 Shell Creek cuts through the south portion of the deeded lands. It provides super fishing and great wildlife habitat. On top of that, it is gorgeous! Schools K-12 program is available in nearby Greybull, WY (about 20 miles) Bus service is available. There is also a 2 year college in Powell, WY only an hour away.
Utilities: Very unique, this ranch has city water. Propane and electric service come from local suppliers.
Air Service: Quality commercial air service available from Cody, WY only 75 minutes to the west, or Billings, Montana just a couple hours to the north. The Big Horn County Airport is just 30 minutes away and can handle virtually all private aircraft.
Other Activities: There is top quality hunting and fishing in every direction, In addition to these, the area offers skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, river rafting, golf. The list goes on and on. If outdoor activities are important, then this is a great place to be.
Wildlife: Sure, and lots of it. Mule deer, antelope, ducks, pheasants, white tail deer, turkeys, geese. This list goes on and on. If outdoor activities are important, then this is a great place to be. Elevation About 5,000 at headquarters area, and going "up" noticeably as you travel west.
Present Use: The owners have been actively involved in a guest ranch operation. At this time, the owners have chosen to semi-retire and the business is not in operation. This location and facilities will make a great guest ranch operation or a fabulous family retreat. Price: $1,700,000 US Currency Seller reserves the right to convey the property via an IRS Section 1031 tax deferred exchange or like kind property, at no expense to the purchaser.
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