Amenities:
Nothing compares to Gallatin River Ranch ! Given the information contained in this report, there is not a single property in Gallatin County either available “For Sale” or recently “Sold” that compares to Gallatin River Ranch and the amenities offered.

Although each property is unique in it's own way, each having something special to offer a potential Buyer, if you compare the 36 properties included in this report, you will notice the following:

1. None of the properties have an Equestrian Facility even remotely close to that of Gallatin River Ranch. Most veterinarians don't have facilities as complete as Gallatin River Ranch.
   
2. None of the properties have Emergency Fire/Medical Services or regular Security on site. They must rely on City/County Services, some of which are over 25± miles away.
   
3. None of the other properties offer a Construction Builder Program
   
4. None of the other properties offer a Proposed Clubhouse . With construction starting as early as spring 2005, the clubhouse will be available to Gallatin River Ranch homeowner's for association and club meetings, banquets, and private functions.
   
5. Only 12 of the parcels or developments offer any kind of Common Ground , some not even in the development
   
   1. Hudson Creek/Chestnut Ridge(5 parcels) – easement & trail to Forest Service
   2. Brass Lantern – National Forest “up the road”
   3. Wapiti Way – borders State Land
   4. Baker Creek Springs (4 parcels) – building envelope, rest is common
   5. Star Ridge Road, Eagle Rock Reserve – 17 acres/ 20 acre tract
      
6. 23 of 36 parcels offer some sort of Water Amenity ranging from seasonal streams and private access to the East/West Gallatin Rivers to year round creeks and actual frontage on the rivers. Only Baker Creek Springs offers private fishing opportunities with it's own ponds, spring creeks, a streams flowing through the development.
   
7. It is unknown if any of the other properties offer Neighborhood/Homeowners Gatherings as often as Gallatin River Ranch . Most Homeowner's Association meet only once a year and most do not offer various clubs to participate in. Again, something unique to Gallatin River Ranch .
   
8. Noxious Weed Program – This also is unique to Gallatin River Ranch . Montana law states the individual landowner is responsible for noxious weed control on his own property. At Gallatin River Ranch individual parcels are sprayed and the cost is billed to the property owners unless the property owner wants to spray for themselves.
   
9. Road Maintenance – Depends on whether the parcel is an individual lot or is part of a larger subdivision. If it is an individual lot, it is the Owner's responsibility. If it's part of a subdivision, the Homeowner's Association typically takes responsibility. The exception here is: Lot 35, Battle Ridge, where there is a subdivision but no Homeowner's Association.
   
10. All but 3 parcels have Protective Covenants . The 2 parcels on Gee Norman Road and the parcel on Holland Lane do not have covenants. Lot 35, Battle Ridge has covenants with no enforcement.
    
11. Architectural Review – 13 parcels have known review boards. 4 parcels clearly do not have any kind of review. Of the remaining 19 parcels, it is unsure if there is an active review board. Again, if the property is in a subdivision and there are protective covenants, there are probably some form of building guidelines to follow.
    
12. All parcels, except Lot 35, Battle Ridge, have electric & phone Utilities to the property. Some have natural gas and about 2/3 have internet capabilities. The high mountain properties will have difficulty receiving an internet signal.
    
13. Wildlife and Views vary with property location. Those properties in the valley have mountain views, deer, birds and waterfowl. The mountain properties have mountain and possibly valley views along with deer, elk, moose, & upland birds. Gallatin River Ranch is the only property in this report known to have a resident antelope herd.

Bottom Line:
Gallatin River Ranch is undervalued. Current prices could be raised by $80,000 to $100,000 and Gallatin River Ranch would still be “ The Best Buy in Gallatin County ” with average list prices just matching what other properties are already selling for, and with so many more amenities than the competition.

Out where the handclasp's a little stronger,
Out where the smile dwells a little longer,
That's where the West begins.

Arthur Chapman (1873-1935)
Out Where The West Begins - 1916

Report Limitations:
Readers should recognize that this report is not all-inclusive of ALL properties in Gallatin County. It is beyond the scope of this report to include properties that are "For Sale" with Brokers who are Non-Members of the Gallatin Association of Realtors®, Multiple Listing Service (MLS), properties For Sale By Owner (FSBO), or parcels smaller than 19.75 acres or larger than 20.25 acres.

Disclaimer:
Information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, but for which neither Broker or Seller accepts responsibility for accuracy or changes. Buyer and Buyer's representative should verify all information and satisfy themselves as to the source and reliability thereof. Offering is subject to change, withdrawal, error, omission, and prior sale without notice.

Any potential sale is subject to: 1) Seller's approval of all terms and conditions of Offer. 2) Seller's option to elect to involve subject property in an IRC 1031 tax deferred exchange.

Broker and Seller welcome and encourage Brokers representing prospective Buyer's and also suggest Brokers notify Listing Broker of the name of prospective Buyers to avoid any possible conflict.

Gallatin River Ranch
3200 Nixon Gulch Road
PO Box 899
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3200
(800) 232-3295
www.GallatinRiverRanch.com


Marketed By:

Gallatin River Realty
125 South Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-3400

Amerimont Real Estate
112 South Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 284-6546