Just 5 miles east of Malta, Montana, with highway frontage off Old Highway 2, the East Malta Irrigated Farm & Ranch is a standout agricultural operation spanning 1,203 deeded acres. Owned by the Hould family, this productive and well-managed property has long served as the backbone of a successful feed program for decades. With 586+/- acres of irrigated land, this is some of the most proven and high-yielding ground in all of Phillips County. The rest of the acreage consists of 193.2 acres of quality non-irrigated farmland acres and 387 acres of native grass. Acreage Breakdown: ● Irrigated Land: 586.1 acres ● Farmland (non-irrigated): 193.2 acres ● Native Grass: 387 acres The irrigated acres are currently seeded in a productive 50/50 split of corn and alfalfa. Annual production averages a reliable 28 tons per acre for corn and no less than 7 tons per acre on alfalfa. Gated pipe irrigation delivers efficient, low-labor water management across the field systems. This property has been the engine of the Hould family's feed and cattle program for years-proven ground with proven results. Improvements: Main Residence ● 3 Bed / 1 Bath ● 1,368 sq ft main floor + 936 sq ft basement ● Gas heat, central A/C ● Updated windows and siding Labor House ● 2 Bed / 1 Bath ● 684 sq ft main + 351 sq ft upper ● Updated windows and siding ● Gas heat Outbuildings & Infrastructure: ● (2) Detached Garages: 24x24 and 19x24 ● 15 ft Grain Bin ● 52x40 Hip Roof Barn with 12 livestock pens and hay loft ● (3) Pole Barns: 12x26, 12x24, 16x48 ● 30x30 Implement Shop ● Certified Fairbanks Scale ● (3) Propane Tanks (leased from Ezzie's) While some seasonal flooding occurs on the western edge due to the Black Coulee drainage, it has not impacted production or overall usability. Recreational Appeal: Bordering the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge corridor, the property offers a unique hunting experience with healthy populations of geese, upland birds, mule deer, and whitetail. The irrigated cornfields are a magnet for waterfowl, adding a layer of recreational and outfitting potential to this already premier operation.
For sale
$5,000,000
3330 Strater Rd, Malta, MT 59538
5beds
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1,203 Acres Lot
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What's special
Gas heatMain residenceHighway frontageQuality non-irrigated farmlandIrrigated cornfieldsNative grassLabor house
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 10:03am
Listed by:
406-654-4473,
United Country Northwest Realty & Auction,
Gary Anderson 406-654-4242
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11527383
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 1,203 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 11423913401010000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Malta
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $243,894
- Annual tax amount: $22,668
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Date available: 04/01/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
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