Property with Conservation Easements For Sale in Montana are sought after because it can frequently be purchase for a lower price than a property that still retains full rights. Many types of private land use, such as farming, ranching and timber harvesting, can continue under the terms of a conservation easement, and owners can continue to live on the property. Read our article on Conservation Easements to learn more about this topic.
Our Montana Ranch Real Estate Market Report has indicated that the amount of discounting applied to property with existing conservation has eased recently.
Contact our expert ranch real estate agents to help you find property in Montana with conservation easements.
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- Tract 4 Valley View Highlands, Ennis, MT 59729 Ennis, MT 59729
PRICE: $229,000
Acres: 21.69 STATUS: Active MLS#: 354964
Beautifully treed acreage in the hear of the Axolotl Lakes recreational area bordering thousands of acres that are under Conservation Easement protecting your views forever. Underground power, massive mountain views, and fiber optics scheduled to be put in this summer are just a few of the many amenities of this 21+ acre parcel that could be the location of your new home or get-away cabin. Bring your horses, your 4 wheeler, your side by side or your chevrolegs and enjoy miles of mountain roads and trails that traverse BLM/State and Forest Service. Fish the 16 lake chain of Axolotl Lakes, hunt, hike or just enjoy a cup of joe on the deck as the sun rises over the Madison Mountains. This recreational playground is perfect for the discriminating buyer!! MLS# 354964
Property Area: 7MM - Madison - Madison Vly Nearest City: Ennis
Acres: 21.69
- NHN Highway 294, Ringling, MT 59642 Ringling, MT 59642
PRICE: $576,000
Acres: 320 STATUS: Contingent MLS#: 354850
Nestled between the Castle and Crazy Mountains, this 320 acre parcel has beautiful views as well as private, rural seclusion.The property fronts on Highway 294 for easy access. The property is just minutes from Ringling, White Sulphur Springs, and Martinsdale. This area is well known for elk hunting but there are a vast amount of recreational opportunities. Bridger Bowl and Showdown ski areas are not far away. This would make an excellent horse property and has live water. There is a conservation easement on the property and the taxes are an estimate as they are currently assessed with other property. MLS# 354850
Property Area: 11A - Meagher County Nearest City: Ringling
Acres: 320
- 860 Wierda Way, Manhattan, MT 59741 Manhattan, MT 59741
PRICE: $2,250,000
Acres: 32.75 STATUS: Active MLS#: 354120
Surrounded on all sides by views of the Tobacco Roots, Spanish Peaks and Bridger mountain ranges, this custom barn style home spans 4500 SF across 2 stories. The private location is enhanced by protected views across a 265 acre conservation easement. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers numerous entertainment opportunities focused on an expansive kitchen. 1600 SF heated partially finished lower level ready to convert to living or perfect for car collector/outdoor enthusiast/in home business. True Montana home with end of the road location yet easy close drive to town. Open floor plan overlooking the Gallatin and Madison County. Perfect for wildlife viewing andentertaining. Kitchen includes solid surface counters, rustic maple cabinets, and wire brushed floors. 400 SF Alaskan White cedar deck off of kitchen/living area has unobstructed views of the Valley and Bridger mountain range MLS# 354120
Property Area: 4MA - Manhattan Amsterdam Nearest City: Manhattan
Acres: 32.75
- TBD Hunter Creek Road, Jackson, MT 59736 Jackson, MT 59736
PRICE: $1,290,000
Acres: 317 STATUS: Active MLS#: 352934
317+/- acres in the West Pioneer Mountains surrounded by the Beaverhead National Forest.This property is located where Old Tim Creek flows into Warm Springs Creek. Access is off of Highway 278 onto the Bull Creek Road then traveling north and west along the Hunter Creek Road to the property. This is a popular year round outdoor recreation area with fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking, and camping only minutes away. There is a log cabin and a log barn located on the property. At over 7,000 feet in elevation, the ground is covered in native grass pastures which are leased for grazing cattle to one of the local ranching families. The property is not encumbered by a conservation easement. MLS# 352934
Property Area: 7B - Beaverhead County Nearest City: Jackson
Acres: 317
- TBD Susie Creek Road, McLeod, MT 59052 McLeod, MT 59052
PRICE: $2,190,000
Acres: 600 STATUS: Pending MLS#: 352797
Nestled against thousands of acres of National Forest and 640± acres of State Land, the 600± acres of Castle Creek expands into an endless amount of big game hunting and additional recreational opportunities. Located in the Boulder River Valley, the property enjoys end of the road privacy while being a short 20± miles to Big Timber, MT and an easy 90 ± mile drive to the vibrancy of Bozeman and its international airport. The property has limited improvements and is not protected by a conservation easement. MLS# 352797
Property Area: 8S - Sweet Grass County Nearest City: McLeod
Acres: 600
- TBD Jack Creek Road, Moonlight Territory Parcel 5, Big Sky, MT 59729 Big Sky, MT 59729
PRICE: $10,500,000
Acres: 161.30 STATUS: Active MLS#: 352634
Welcome to the Moonlight Territories, one of the country’s last remaining stretches of pristine mountain wilderness. Situated in the heart of Moonlight Basin, this legacy property showcases spectacular 360° views – from Spanish Peaks to Fan Mountain, Cedar Mountain and Lone Mountain. Mature evergreens rise at intervals, framing these stunning views in all directions, all the while enhancing your personal privacy. Surrounded by beauty and the recreational trails woven throughout the Territories, you will feel a world away from it all, while still in close proximity to all of the exceptional amenities found in Moonlight Basin — from world-class skiing to golf, lake activities to winter pastimes. Unspoiled and uninterrupted as far as the eye can see. With over 2,500 acres in a perpetual conservation easement, Parcel 5 is just 1 of several larger tracts within this conservation area. MLS# 352634
Property Area: 5MLB - Moonlight Basin Nearest City: Big Sky
Acres: 161.30
- TBD Jack Creek Road, Moonlight Territory Parcel 12, Big Sky, MT 59729 Big Sky, MT 59729
PRICE: $10,000,000
Acres: 160.04 STATUS: Contingent MLS#: 350359
Welcome to the Moonlight Territories, one of the country’s last remaining stretches of pristine mountain wilderness. Situated in the heart of Moonlight Basin, this legacy property showcases spectacular 360° views – from Spanish Peaks to Fan Mountain, Cedar Mountain and Lone Mountain. Mature evergreens rise at intervals, framing these stunning views in all directions, all the while enhancing your personal privacy. Surrounded by beauty and the recreational trails woven throughout the Territories, you will feel a world away from it all, while still in close proximity to all of the exceptional amenities found in Moonlight Basin — from world-class skiing to golf, lake activities to winter pastimes. Unspoiled and uninterrupted as far as the eye can see. With over 2,500 acres in a perpetual conservation easement, Parcel 12 is just 1 of several larger tracts within this conservation area. MLS# 350359
Property Area: 5MLB - Moonlight Basin Nearest City: Big Sky
Acres: 160.04
- TBD Indian Creek Road, Sheridan, MT 59749 Sheridan, MT 59749
PRICE: $1,465,500
Acres: 147 STATUS: Active MLS#: 350075
Located in the heart of the Ruby Valley, the McKenzie Place on Indian Creek, consists of approximately 147 acres of bare land without covenants in 2 contiguous tracts with awesome panoramic views of the valley and several mountain ranges. The property is fenced & cross fenced with good priority DNRC filed irrigation & stock water rights sourced from Indian Creek. Its location, natural features and proximity to the popular Town of Sheridan make this property an excellent candidate for further development or Conservation Easement. The property is located two miles from the charming village of Sheridan and bordered by two county roads for access and utilities readily available. The property has been historically used for livestock grazing on the irrigated pastures bisected by Indian & Nonpariel Creeks. The buyer would have the flexibility of owning/reselling two legal tracts or could be maintained as one large private homesite with several beautiful sites for building your dream home. MLS# 350075
Property Area: 7MR - Madison - Ruby Valley Nearest City: Sheridan
Acres: 147
- TBD Indian Creek Road, Sheridan, MT 59749 Sheridan, MT 59749
PRICE: $1,465,500
Acres: 147 STATUS: Active MLS#: 350024
Located in the heart of the Ruby Valley, the McKenzie Place on Indian Creek, consists of approximately 147 acres of bare land without covenants in 2 contiguous tracts with awesome panoramic views of the valley and several mountain ranges. The property is fenced & cross fenced with good priority DNRC filed irrigation & stock water rights sourced from Indian Creek. Its location, natural features and proximity to the popular Town of Sheridan make this property an excellent candidate for further development or Conservation Easement. The property is located two miles from the charming village of Sheridan and bordered by two county roads for access and utilities readily available. The property has been historically used for livestock grazing on the irrigated pastures bisected by Indian & Nonpariel Creeks. The buyer would have the flexibility of owning/reselling two legal tracts or could be maintained as one large private homesite with several beautiful sites for building your dream home. MLS# 350024
Property Area: 7MR - Madison - Ruby Valley Nearest City: Sheridan
Acres: 147
- 2375 East River Road, Livingston, MT 59047 Livingston, MT 59047
PRICE: $25,000,000
Acres: 1,225 STATUS: Active MLS#: 348904
The Double AA River Ranch is one of the most spectacular ranches to come to market in the esteemed Paradise Valley. While there are many beautiful recreational ranches in Montana, few inspire with such majestic beauty and tranquility as the Double AA. Graced with 1,225 ± acres and a long stretch of the Yellowstone River, the ranch offers world-class trout fishing for 2.6 ± miles, a robust wildlife habitat and scenic vistas of the Absaroka-Beartooth and Gallatin mountains. The Double AA is also a working cattle ranch with lush irrigated hay fields and abundant grazing land. A flexible conservation easement with MTLR allowing for additional residences, guest ranching, B&B and eco-tourism is being placed on the property to ensure responsibly managed private land as well as the protection of its agriculture heritage and fish & wildlife habitat. The Double AA Ranch presents a timely investment and excellent opportunity to own one of the finest river ranches in Livingston Montana. MLS# 348904
Property Area: 6PVE - Liv Area - Paradise Valley E of 89S Nearest City: Livingston
Acres: 1,225