Sale No. 2037, TRACT 1 OF CHOUTEAU COUNTY COS 223A, 11.08 acres

*Lot is a hold over 2022-2023 sales cycle and the lessee still retains the right to back out of the auction up until 10 days prior to the auction. Even if there is another registered bidder.

Ranchette for Sale – Geraldine, Montana

Tucked away just north of Geraldine, Montana, this 11-acre ranch property offers the perfect foundation for starting your own farm or ranching operation. Bordering DNRC land, the setting is private and secluded, yet fully equipped with everything you need to hit the ground running: 10 grain bins, multiple sheds and pole barns ranging from 1,400 to 3,200 sq. ft., a Quonset, granary, garages, and two scales. The land provides room to grow, while the spacious 4,200 sq. ft. primary home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths offers comfortable living for your family. A second 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence adds flexibility for guests, hired help, or extended family. With its combination of acreage, seclusion, and extensive infrastructure, this property is ready to become the heart of your ranching or farming vision.
  • 11.081 + acres
  • 4,200 square foot 4 bed, 2.5 bath with 2 car attached garage home built in 2009
  • Second home 816 Square Foot residence 3 Bed, 1 Bath
  • 10 Grain Bins of different sizes
  • Granary
  • 1140 Square foot Quonset
  • 3,200 Square foot shed
  • 1,080 Square foot pole building
  • 160 Square foot shed
  • 1536 Square foot shed
  • 1596 Square foot pole building 
  • 2,480 Square foot pole building
  • 10,000 Lb Scale
  • 60,000 Lb Scale
  • Nominated by the current Lessee
  • The purchase of this property will require an easement across state land to access the property. The easement is restrictive and includes the following language: 

    Private access easements across State lands do not provide access for the construction of, or operation of, any restaurant, bar, hotel, motel, office space, storage space, shopping center, or any structure of public accommodation; including but not limited to short-term rentals defined as any single-family house or dwelling unit or any unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative, timeshare, or owner-occupied residential home, or any space within a single-family house or dwelling unit or any unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative, timeshare, or owner-occupied residential home, that is offered for a fee for a term of 30 days or less.  No additional or expanded use of the easement across State lands will be authorized.

For more information call Brent Neace at 406-444-4289 or email brent.neace@mt.gov

Auction Details

  • Registration period closes 5:00 p.m. October 31, 2025.
  • Auction Date: Thursday November 20, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. 
  • Location: Chouteau County Courthouse at 1308 Franklin St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
  • Minimum Bid for the land is: $89,000.00
  • Improvements Value: $461,000.00
  • Must be present at auction to bid or have designated Power of Attorney present
  • Sold "AS IS"

Open House:

TBD

Want to Bid at Auction?

Registration Process

Submit the Following once the registration period opens on October 1st, 2025:

  1. Bid Deposit: $4,450.00 (Cashiers Check from Montana Bank or Wire)
  2. Complete Bid Deposit Receipt Form
  3. Proof of Funds (prequalification letter or proof of cash deposits equal to at least the minimum bid plus improvements value)

Must be received by 5:00 PM Friday, October 31, 2025 to:

DNRC Attn: Cabin/Home Site Sales, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, PO Box 201601, Helena, MT 59620-1601

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