The Golden Valley Farms

Auction Date

Jul 22, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Inspection Location

Please call to schedule an inspection.

agency

Martin, Goodrich & Waddell, Inc. (MGW) and its representatives are agents of the Seller.

earnest money escrow

Any successful bidder is required to make a 10% down payment of the accepted bid price, with the balance due at closing. The earnest money payment may be submitted by wire transfer.

closing

The closing date shall be on or before August 21, 2026. The purchase agreement is between the Seller and Buyer only and cannot be assigned to a third party without the written consent of the Seller. Possession is subject to the rights of any tenants in possession.

real estate taxes

The 2025 real estate taxes due and payable in 2026 shall be paid by the Seller. The 2026 real estate taxes shall be prorated between the Seller and Buyer through the date of closing. All subsequent year taxes shall be paid by the Buyer.

Crops And Expenses

The 2026 cash rent shall be prorated between the Seller and Buyer through the date of closing. The current farm lease runs through September 20, 2027.

conveyance

At closing, Seller shall convey and transfer the property to Buyer by warranty deed, appropriate assignment, land trust, or other similar acceptable instrument of conveyance. At the same time, the balance of the purchase price then due shall be paid and all documents relative to the transaction shall be signed and delivered.

title evidence

At closing, Seller shall furnish a commitment and Owner’s Title Guaranty Policy for the amount of the purchase price at the Seller’s expense.

disclaimer

Announcements made the day of the auction supersede any previously made statements or material provided, whether printed or oral. Advertised information is subject to the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement between the Seller and Buyer. All provided maps, data, acreages, and images are approximate, and no liability for its accuracy is assumed by the Seller or Seller’s agent. The Buyer shall be responsible for conducting their own independent inspection and due diligence concerning the property. The property is being sold “as is” and “where is” with no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller or Seller’s agent.

Mineral Rights

The Buyer will receive and the Seller will convey all mineral rights that the Seller owns relating to the property.

Bidding Information

All interested buyers are required to make sealed bids on a purchase agreement provided by Martin, Goodrich & Waddell, Inc. To request the bid packet, please call sale manager Steven Diedrich at 815-756-3606. To be considered, all sealed bids shall be emailed to [email protected] on or before Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at noon Mountain Time. The Seller will accept or reject all bids by Friday, July 24, 2026 at noon Mountain Time. The auction is sealed-bid only and there will not be advance bidding. Bidding is not conditional upon financing.

location

The subject farm is located approximately 45 miles northwest of Billings-Logan International Airport. Nearby towns include: Lavina (7 1/2 miles south), Ryegate (16 1/2 miles southwest), and Roundup (16 7/8 miles east).

frontage

Tract 1 has approximately 3 1/2 miles of road frontage on Middle Road. Tract 2 has approximately 3 miles of road frontage on Emory Road and 1 mile on Cactus Lane.

major highways

U.S. Route 12 is 7 miles south, Montana Highway 3 is 7 1/8 miles south and U.S. Route 87 is 16 miles east of the property.

legal description

A brief legal description indicates The Golden Valley North Farm is located in Sections 4 & 5, Township 8 North – Range 22 East (Lavina Township) and in Sections 31 & 32, Township 9 North – Range 22 East (Lavina Township). The Golden Valley South Farm is located in Part of Sections 14, 22, 23 and 25, Township 8 North – Range 22 East (Lavina Township), all in Golden Valley County, Montana.

total acres

There are a total of 5,400.9 acres more or less, according to the Golden Valley County Assessor. The Golden Valley North Farm has approximately 3,360.9 acres and The Golden Valley South Farm has approximately 2,040 acres.

tillable acres

The Golden Valley North Farm has approximately 2,815.06 cropland acres according to the Golden Valley County FSA, with a weighted average National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) of 13.2.
The Golden Valley South Farm has approximately 1,773.14 cropland acres according to the Golden Valley County FSA, with a weighted average National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) of 13.1.

topography

The topography of the subject farm is level to very rolling.

mineral rights

All mineral rights owned by the seller will be transferred in their entirety to the new owner.

possession

Possession will be given at closing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a purchase contract.

financing

Mortgage financing is available from several sources. Names and addresses will be provided upon request.

taxes

The 2025 real estate taxes on The Golden Valley North Farm totaled $3,126.03 and the tax parcel numbers are: #53-1713-04-1-01-01-0000, #53-1713-05-1-01-01-0000, #53-1814-31-1-01-01-0000, & #53-1814-32-1-01-01-0000.
The 2025 real estate taxes on The Golden Valley South Farm totaled $1,336.91 and the tax parcel numbers are: #53-1713-14-1-01-01-0000, #53-1713-22-1-01-01-0000, #53-1713-23-1-01-01-0000, & #53-1713-25-1-01-01-0000.

comments

The Central Montana Regional Water Authority is currently installing a water line in the area. A connection point will be installed on Tract 1, along Middle Road, as shown in the brochure Appendix.

Steven Diedrich, Broker License # RRE-BRO-LIC-118796