The Monitor Ranch is located approximately 165 miles east
of Reno and/or about 250 miles north of Las Vegas. Monitor
Valley is centered between the Monitor Mountains on the east and
the Toquima Mountains on the west. 10,000 to 11,000 foot
mountain peaks, complimentary topography, vegetation, wildlife
and geothermal phenomenon offer some of the best to be found in
the country.
The valley floor stretches about 75 miles in a north/south
direction with headquarters situated about 25 miles south of US
Highway 50. The communities of Eureka and Tonopah provide basic
services for area ranches and are both about 75 miles distant
from ranch headquarters.
The Monitor Ranch is a trophy working ranch suited for a rugged
buckaroo type personality. Deeded, BLM and USFS holdings exceed
well over 200,000 acres with only minimal interior fencing.
Cattle are permitted to graze outside for the entire year.
Operational economics and monetary return will appeal to either
an owner - operator and/or absentee owner. Quality management is
currently in place at the time of this writing.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Approximately 3,020 total deeded acres.
The Monitor Ranch consists of nine separate non-contiguous
deeded parcels interspersed within the BLM permit. Some
irrigation covers four of the nine parcels on normal water
years, however; ditches, dams, take-outs etc. are currently in
disrepair and will need to be upgraded for maximum production.
The following irrigated and sub-irrigated acreages are
approximations only and need to be verified by any interested
Buyer before submitting an offer. Information on file with the
Nevada State Engineer is available upon request.
Stoneberger: ( HQ’s ), 46 acres flood irrigated…plus 87
acres irrigated/sub-irrigated
Potts: 262 acres flood irrigated…plus 302 acres
irrigated/sub-irrigated
Diana’s Punch Bowl: 72 acres irrigated/sub-irrigated
Rye Patch: 223 irrigated/sub-irrigated
TOTALS: +/-300 irrigated +/- 680 irrigated/sub-irrigated
*Please note that Stoneberger and Rye Patch are dependant
upon seasonal mountain run-off. Diana’s and Potts are spring fed
and fairly constant throughout the year.
Current management does not harvest any hay on the above
irrigated lands. Supplemental winter feed is acquired from
growers outside the valley. The Potts pasture is used in the
fall for gathering and weaning. Old stack yards can be found at
HQs, Rye Patch and the Potts meadows.
Approximately 9,262 AUMs BLM
Approximately 1,250 AUMs USFS
TOTAL 10,512 AUMs
The ranch is currently long on fall, winter and spring
permits. A verbal agreement is presently proposed by both the
land owners and the BLM to allow for approximately 846 head
outside for 12 months utilizing BLM, USF and deeded lands. It is
the understanding of this agent that such plan will be in effect
in 2009 on a trial bases.
IMPROVEMENTS
- Newer 4 BR, 3 bath, custom construction, owner’s home,
built 2006.
- Newer 3BR, 2 bath custom construction, manager’s home,
built 2006.
- Combination horse barn/calving shed, constructed 2006.
- 3,500’ gravel air strip,
- older shop, miscellaneous outbuildings, modest working
facilities at HQ’s.
- The Potts contains a functional set of working, handling
and shipping corrals including a Tabor hydraulic squeeze
chute.
- No public utilities exist in the Monitor Valley.
Electricity is generated using a combination solar & diesel
system. A Witte motor powers a Kamag A.C. generator, KVA 25,
60 HZ, S/N9882.
- A 6,000-gallon steel fuel tank on a steel frame supplies
the generator and everyday equipment needs.
- Telephone is via a radio tower.
TAXES APPROXIMATELY $2,400
PURCHASE PRICE $4,000,000 – CASH
The Monitor is basically a 12-month outside working ranch
situated in one of Nevada’s most pristine high mountain valleys.
A relaxing soak in the geothermal waters at the “cowboys hot
tub” surrounded by the Toquima’s and Monitor’s under a full
moon…it might not get any better. This is a special ranch in
spectacular country yet capable of serious income if managed
properly.
Cooperating Certificate with Cooperating Nevada broker
Michael Berney, Berney Realty, Ltd (775) 423 4230 |
