$4,250,000
$846 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 5,021 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
7729 Larb Creek RdSaco, MT 59261
Pasture and grazing land · MLS 11837411 · Listed 160 days ago (May 27, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Crops and cropland · Hay and forage · 264 irrigated acres reported · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
A Productive, Self-Sustaining Phillips County Ranch The Gary & Vivian Taylor Ranch encompasses more than 5,000 total acres, including 3,987 +/- deeded acres, and represents a highly functional livestock operation with the resources necessary to support a productive, self-sustaining ranching enterprise. Combining extensive native grazing acreage, irrigated pasture and hay ground, reliable year-round water resources, and a well-maintained home, the ranch offers the components owner-operators seek in a practical and efficient operation. The deeded ranch acres include approximately 3,362 +/- native grazing acres, 355 +/- acres of improved pasture, previously in CRP, and 264 +/- flood irrigated acres. 400 BLM Acres in the North Third Creek Grazing Allotment, and a 640-acre State Section bring the total ranch acres to just over 5,000. The 5-acre homesite is situated to take advantage of the spectacular views overlooking Larb Creek and the surrounding ranch. Irrigation water is supplied through the Malta Irrigation District, supplemented by water rights from three Beaver Creek pump sites, providing flexibility in years of drought. Historically, the irrigated acres have been utilized as a hay base producing Garrison grass hay, grazed to increase carrying capacity, or managed as a combination of both depending on the ranch objectives. Water resources are a significant asset to the ranch. Beaver Creek, Larb Creek, Second Creek, and Third Creek contribute to the property's water system, while reservoirs, stock water pits, and a developed spring provide water throughout the operation. Owner reports indicate a carrying capacity of approximately 175 cow/calf pairs. The headquarters includes a well-maintained residence, constructed in 1977, featuring three bedrooms and two-and-one-half bathrooms on the main level, along with a full unfinished basement. Updates include a three-car attached garage, metal roof, vinyl windows, and underground sprinkler system. In addition, a second homesite located on the irrigated portion of the ranch, approximately two miles south of Saco along Larb Creek Road, offers electrical service and development potential for an additional residence, employee housing, or future operational improvements. A well-known Sage Grouse lek located on the property highlights the quality of the native habitat and serves as a testament to the stewardship of the land over many decades. The combination of creek corridors, irrigated ground, native prairie, and water resources creates ideal conditions for a variety of wildlife species. Mule deer, whitetail deer, and upland game birds and antelope are frequently observed throughout the ranch, providing excellent wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities. The ranch has been operated and cared for by generations of the Taylor and Able families, whose homestead history on the property dates back to the early settlement of the region as some of the first homesteaders to put down roots in Phillips County. Today, the ranch remains a productive agricultural unit with the land base, water resources, forage production, and improvements necessary to support a successful cattle operation. • Over 5,000 Total Ranch Acres • Self-Sustaining Montana Cattle Ranch • 264± Irrigated Acres with Water Rights • Productive Hay & Grazing Operation • Exceptional Water Resources • Move-In Ready Ranch Headquarters • Additional Homesite with Development Potential
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 Carly Bishop of United Country Northwest Realty & Auction and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Pasture and grazing landAgricultural 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 | Livestock and grazing, Crops and cropland, Hay and forage |
| Total acreage | 5,021 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.
- CRP or conservation acres (listing description)
- 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
- $4,250,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 5,021 acres
- County
- Phillips County
- MLS number
- 11837411
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
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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: Carly Bishop. Co-listing agent: Markelle Lett. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Jul 29, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.