Mills Rd Farm Fremont County WY

Location: Mills Road Farm is located 7 miles northwest of Riverton Wyoming. This 155 acre farm has 101 acres in the Midvale Irrigation District, which is a large irrigation project sourced in the Wind River Mountains. Riverton is a central hub for Fremont County, with amenities such as an Airport with daily flights, Central Wyoming College, a large medical complex, and provides goods and services for a large portion of the region. It is located near the Wind River Range, and Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Park are nearby attractions.

Description: Mills Road Farm consists of 155 acres with approximately 101 acres adjudicated in the Midvale Irrigation District. The farm sits about 1 mile east of Ocean Lake, and adjacent to Bureau of Reclamation lands. It is surrounded by large farms and enjoys big open views of the Wind Rivers and surrounding valley. The irrigated land has historically been used as a hay base, with the remaining pasture mostly sub irrigated pasture. A gravel county road provides access and it is about ½ mile off of 8 mile road, a paved county road. The surrounding area is agricultural and is known for it’s high quality alfalfa hay.

Improvements: The home is approximately 2800 square feet with a partial basement. The home has four bedrooms, with a possible 5th bedroom, two bath, and adjoining space for storage. It is currently undergoing remodel. Electrical, water, heat, and plumbing have all had recent upgrades. Propane, septic, and a well have also had recent upgrades. It is a well kept and very roomy home with a nice yard. The 3000 square foot metal frame shop has a full concrete floor and is insulated. It has large doors for equipment storage. There is also a 2000 square foot wood frame equipment storage / shop that has a concrete floor. Older corrals with feed bunk and working alleys along with Farm Utility buildings round out the improvements.

Irrigation: Water is supplied via a system of canals that are under the management of the Midvale Irrigation District. Water is delivered and billed through the district, and irrigators are allotted equal amounts. It has been a very efficient and reliable system. The farm has two headgates where water is delivered  and gated pipe is utilized for irrigation. 

Agriculture: The farm has historically been hay and sub irrigated pasture, with the bulk of the irrigation ground normally in hay production. The topography is higher irrigated ground on the North and South ends of the farm, with the middle section being sub irrigated. The middle portion has a Midvale maintained drainage system that flows through seasonally to Ocean Lake. Much of the system is buried tile and drain. The Mills Road Farm has been utilized for livestock grazing over the last few seasons. The area is known for quality alfalfa production, with a county average of around 4 ton per acre.

Wildlife and Recreation: The farm is adjacent to Bureau of Reclamation ground surrounding Ocean Lake. The lake is known for its great fishing and large numbers of waterfowl that migrate through. Deer and pheasant are especially plentiful. The Wind River Valley is a destination for outdoor recreation from around the world. From wilderness and mountain climbing to world class hunting and fishing, the area is one of the best in the lower 48. 

Comments: The Mills Road Farm has all the essential infrastructure and enough farm ground to make a viable operation. Potential uses as a small livestock farm, an addition to a larger enterprise, or a rural farm residence with the option of cash flow from rent or hay, all the options are readily available with this property. It is a great place to live and enjoy the quiet, rural, farm lifestyle in Big Wonderful Wyoming.

Water 2021: $2581.90

Taxes 2021: $2924.28

Price: $775,000