$1,400,000
$1,174 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 1,193 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
Nhn RdMalta, MT 59538
Cropland · MLS 11959585 · Listed 110 days ago (Jul 16, 2026)
Crops and cropland · Hay and forage · Livestock and grazing · 150.69 pasture acres reported · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
The Great Falls Place Ranch Malta, Montana 1,193.74± Deeded Acres | 1,038.9± Hayable Acres Known to the Menge and Barnard families for generations as "The Great Falls Place," this highly productive irrigated farm offers an increasingly difficult-to-find combination of scale, water, agricultural production, wildlife habitat, and long-term investment potential. Located between Malta and Saco in Montana's Milk River Valley, the property encompasses 1,193.74± contiguous deeded acres and has long served as an important component of the family's agricultural operation. Of the total acreage, approximately 1,038.9± acres consist of productive hay ground, complemented by approximately 150.69± acres of native grazing. Established Beaver Creek water rights provide irrigation for approximately 740 acres, creating a strong forage base well suited for integration with an existing cattle operation or as a stand-alone agricultural investment. Beaver Creek winds through the property, adding both agricultural and recreational value while creating a productive riparian corridor through the farm. The combination of year-round water, irrigated fields, native cover, and surrounding open country provides habitat for whitetail deer, antelope, pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and waterfowl. The property is conveniently located between the agricultural communities of Malta and Saco and just a short drive from Nelson Reservoir, a 4,000± acre recreational destination known for fishing, boating, and waterfowl hunting. The surrounding landscape is characterized by large agricultural holdings, native prairie, and substantial blocks of public land, further enhancing the open-space and recreational character of the area. Conservation Potential Beyond its agricultural productivity, The Great Falls Place Ranch possesses several characteristics that may warrant further evaluation for a conservation or agricultural land easement. Its contiguous acreage, productive agricultural ground, Beaver Creek corridor, wildlife habitat, and location within a broader landscape of agricultural and public lands could be attractive to conservation-minded buyers. A conservation easement may allow a property to remain privately owned and actively farmed or ranched while permanently protecting certain agricultural, wildlife, and open-space values. Any easement opportunity, financial benefit, or program eligibility would be subject to evaluation by the appropriate conservation organization, appraisal, and landowner objectives. A Productive Montana Landholding For an established producer seeking additional irrigated forage production, an agricultural investor looking for a substantial landholding, or a buyer interested in combining production with recreation and conservation potential, The Great Falls Place Ranch offers a compelling combination of water, productivity, habitat, and scale in one of Montana's longstanding agricultural regions.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Gary Anderson of United Country Northwest Realty & Auction and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | CroplandAgricultural land: Land the listing describes as farmed, grazed or cut for hay, with no home reported. Usable acres, water and access still need checking. |
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| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Crops and cropland, Hay and forage, Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 1,193 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown |
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| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Irrigation mentioned (listing description)Irrigation is mentioned in the description. Equipment or a well does not establish a legal right to irrigate; ask for the water right or permit documents.
- Hay ground (listing description)
- Pasture (listing description)
- Creek or spring (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $1,400,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 1,193 acres
- County
- Phillips County
- MLS number
- 11959585
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Malta.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Phillips County, MT. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Phillips County
- MSU Extension (Montana State University) (county offices and local specialists)
- Soil testing options for Montana
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Montana
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of United Country Northwest Realty & Auction. Listing agent: Gary Anderson. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Aug 31, 2026, 5:52 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.