ONE CHANCE SEALED BID AUCTION with bids due on or before Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at noon Mountain Time.
Auction Date
Jul 22, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Inspection Location
Please call to schedule an inspection.
Auction Terms & Conditions
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, 2026.
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.
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.
Mineral Rights
The Buyer will receive and the Seller will convey all mineral rights that the Seller owns relating to the property.
Property Details
location
The subject farm is located approximately 176 miles northeast of Billings-Logan International Airport. Nearby towns include: Circle (11 miles southeast), Brockway (15 3/4 miles south), Vida (23 1/2 miles northeast), and Miles City (80 miles south).
frontage
There is approximately 1 1/2 miles of road frontage on Weldon Road (Hwy 252) and 1 mile on S Weldon Loop.
major highways
Montana Highway 13 is 11 miles east, Montana Highway 200 is 11 1/2 miles southeast, and Montana Highway 24 is 15 miles west of the property.
legal description
A brief legal description indicates The McCone Farm is located in Parts of Sections 27, 33, 34 & 35, Township 21 North – Range 46 East (Circle Township), McCone County, Montana.
total acres
There are approximately 2,536.69 deeded acres.
tillable acres
There are approximately 2,393.66 cropland acres according to the Daniels County FSA. The weighted average National Commodity Crop Productivity Index (NCCPI) is 24.9.
soil types
Major soil types found on this farm include Cambert loam and Bryant-Cambert complex.
topography
The topography of the subject farm is level to gently 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 totaled $7,585.50. The tax parcel numbers are: #41-3191-33-1-01-01-0000, #41-3191-27-3-02-01-0000, #41-3191-34-2-03-01-0000, & #41-3191-35-1-01-01-0000.
Steven Diedrich, Broker License # RRE-BRO-LIC-118796