Jefferson River Solar Farm - Gallatin County, Three Forks, MT
Jefferson River Solar Farm - Gallatin County, Three Forks, MT
The “Jefferson River Solar Farm” offers a rare opportunity to own a lucrative revenue property and ranch along the historic banks of the Jefferson River. This generational 2,838-acre ranch offers a blend of investment, conservation value, and nature. The solar farm was designed to coexist with the wildlife residents of the property. The solar fields have been designed to provide wildlife corridors and minimize the environmental impact. The property is not encumbered with conservation easements, so a future owner could take advantage of placing an easement on the property.
This ranch has been home to this family for six generations. Its cattle brand was first registered in 1855, etching upon this expanse of land a sense of past and present. Lewis and Clark traveled over this property in 1801, and this history encourages a visitor to stop, fall silent, and absorb his surroundings. Settlers discovered the Three Forks region in the mid-1800’s. The area’s fertile soil and abundant grassland were, to them, a promise of success for farmers and ranchers, but they were also enamored of the beauty. Stunning river, mountain, and valley views dazzled them, and it was here where they chose to settle.
Today, this deep-rooted Montana ranch has fulfilled all those promises, and in its timeless way, it will lend itself well to the hopes and dreams of new owners. Imagine a beautiful river winding through a lush valley with fertile soil, sweeping mountain vistas, and a diverse population of wildlife, including coulees, moose, elk, deer, antelope, and a variety of birds. Hunting and fishing opportunities abound. This property has the potential for income from a proposed solar project. Excellent road access exists as well, which is often hard to find on a ranch with so many attributes.
Minutes away from the quaint town of Three Forks and only 33± minutes from trendy Bozeman, this is a “must-see” opportunity for anyone wishing for elbow room, gorgeous views, and successful ranching endeavors without sacrificing the amenities available in a thriving city.
The solar project presents a revenue stream; further details available upon request.
Property Facts
- 2,850± acres
- Solar lease exercised with first substantial income payment completed in April 2025
- The 25-year solar lease – paid annually with a 2% increase
- 1,000± acre solar farm mapped out, maintaining wildlife and livestock corridors
- Excellent conservation opportunity on the balance of acreage
- Over 1 mile of coveted Jefferson River frontage. Jefferson, Gallatin, and Madison Rivers converge to form the headwaters of the Missouri River
- Fly fishing and float fishing along the ranch. Abundant wildlife, including moose, deer, bear, antelope, ducks, geese, and birds of prey, all make a home on the ranch and in the region
- Senior water rights dating back to the 1850,s Pivot and wheel line irrigated hay meadows and dryland hay ground
- Fenced for cattle grazing, the ranch has traditionally been leased for summer grazing
- Beautiful surrounding mountain views of Bridgers, Spanish, and Tobacco Root Mountains
- Minutes to the charming town of Three Forks for a nice variety of small-town amenities
- Listing Broker: Kimberly Lowry | 406.490.4323 | klowry@fayranches.com
- Listing Broker: John Anderson | 406.750.0820 | janderson@fayranches.com
- Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.
THIS RANCH IS CO-MARKETED WITH FAY RANCHES.
Fay Ranches has been providing brokerage and advisory services for the acquisition and sale of significant land assets since 1992. While not forgetting our roots as a sporting ranch company, we have expanded our focus and expertise to include the finest farms, ranches, timberland, plantations and vineyards from coast to coast. Over the last two decades, we have built a network of relationships including our Strategic Alliance with Texas-based Republic Ranches. We continue to lead the industry with our consistent ability to source land opportunities for investors and use our unrivaled reach and marketing platform to handle the sale of exceptional land assets. Fay Ranches is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana with offices across the United States, from Oregon to Tennessee.
