Witzel Family Farm

Worden, MT

$575,000

40± Acres

Available for the first time in a generation, the Witzel Family Farm is a beautiful, irrigated farm just outside of Worden. The productive and well-situated 40± acre irrigated property offering reliable Huntley Project water, quality soils, and convenient access to services—ideal for hay, hobby farming, or a rural homesite. -Taite & Trent Johnson

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

The Witzel Family farm is a productive 40± acre irrigated farm in the Huntley Project valley just east of Billings, located minutes from Huntley Project Schools and the small Montana town of Worden. The property is fed irrigaition water from the HPID and benefits from paved access, strong water, and a history of hay and small-grain production. Regional services, schools, and ag suppliers are minutes away in Worden and Billings (≈25–30 minutes).

Additional Information

Average Elevation: 2,959 ft (Worden)
Average Rain Per Year: 14.5 in
Average Snow Per Year: 46 in
Summer Average Temperature High: 85.3 °F
Winter Average Temperature Low: 20–25°F.
Average Sunny Days Per Year: 205 sunny days annually
Average Days of Precipitation Per Year: 89 days

General Operations

Traditionally the property has been flood irrigated and rotated with small cattle in the make-shitft feedlot. The main flood irrigation ditch has been concreted and acreage graded away for great flood irrigation operation and low maintenance.

Location & Access

LOCATION

Worden, MT is the small community just adjacent to the property. Its elevation is about 2,959 ft above sea level. Billings, MT is the principal regional hub (population ~117,116) and the nearest major city.

The primary airport serving the area is Billings Logan International Airport (BIL). Another smaller field is Laurel Municipal Airport, used for general aviation, located about 11 miles southwest of Billings.

Nearby Cities or Towns of Interest

Worden – Ranch borders the town limits (~1.25 miles)

Huntley – ~10 minutes south (~6.75 miles)

Billings – ~20 minutes south (~19 miles)

Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) – ~20 minutes south (~20 miles)

ACCESS

Address: 1360 E G Road, Worden/Ballantine, MT 59006/59088 County/paved approach on E G Road with typical farm approaches suitable for equipment.

Improvements

The property includes a 1,536 ± sq ft single-family residence constructed circa 1964, of wood-frame construction with composition roofing and a full basement. The home is of average quality and condition for the area, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms noted on record. Supporting improvements include a detached two-car garage (~720 sq ft), a metal utility building (~1,200 sq ft) suitable for machinery or shop use, and a livestock/hay structure (~960 sq ft) consistent with small-scale agricultural operations. Ancillary features appear to include domestic well and septic, gravel drive, and mature shelterbelt landscaping. Overall, the site shows typical rural residential use integrated with small-acreage farmstead infrastructure, reflecting functional utility for both home and light ag purposes.

Improvements:
1 – Homestead
2 – Newly updated/renovated exterior of historic barn
3 – Miscellaneous Sheds and Lean-to
4 – Detached Garage
5 – Corrals and small feeding bunks

Recreational Amenities

With the Yellowstone River and Big Horn River nearby, there are plentiful fishing opportunities plus Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pheasant and passing waterfowl.

Water & Mineral Rights

WATER RIGHTS

All appurtenant water rights actually owned by the seller will convey. Call for more information or visit the MT DNRC website for more information.

Summary

The Witzel Family farm is a productive 40± acre irrigated farm in the HuntleyProject valley just east of Billings, located minutes from Huntley ProjectSchools and the small Montana town of Worden. The property is fed irrigation water from the HPID and benefits from paved access, strong water, and a history of hay and small-grain production. Regional services, schools, and ag suppliers are minutes away in Worden and Billings (~25–30 minutes). The farm has direct highway access as well as outbuildings, a barn and corrals.

•40± total deeded acres

•Beautiful and productive irrigated acres

•Available for the first time in a generation

•Ideal for hay, hobby farming, or a rural homesite

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Contact Information

Taite JohnsonLicensed in MT, WYOFFICE: Office: (406) 589-4160CELL: Cell: (307) 680-7133EMAIL: taite@westernranchbrokers.com

Trent JohnsonLicensed Broker in MT, WYOFFICE: (406) 589-4160CELL: (307)-680-0033EMAIL: trent@westernranchbrokers.com