BILLY LONG, Broker and Founding Partner
Aspen Office: 970.927.3850
Contact Billy Long
Purchasing farm and ranch properties requires special knowledge and skills: livestock and farm production, management, land values, laws, water rights, forest service and government lands (permits and exchanges)and most importantly, intimate knowledge of areas that will fit your lifestyle. Billy has been helping clients find that lifestyle for over 18 years and has gained a reputation for creative marketing that will help you sell your ranch or recreation property.
A third generation rancher and long-time western Colorado resident, Billy Long brings a wealth of experience marketing ranch properties throughout the west. He has developed a well-regarded reputation in the ranch brokerage community over the last 18 years with over $250 million in sales of ranch properties. Billy began his real estate career in Beverly Hills, California as Director of Ranches for an entertainment based real estate firm. He later formed Mason & Morse Ranch Company in Aspen, Colorado before creating Ranch Marketing Associates in 2004 with Ron Morris. A former professional skier and active in rodeo and ranching, he has an intimate knowledge of the west and the western lifestyle.
Knowledgeable and conversant in all aspects of ranch transactions, his experience in dealing with the entire spectrum of purchasing or selling ranch and recreation properties and buyer/seller clients - from local ranchers to international business executives - plus his understanding of the territory, gives him a unique balance in the ranch marketplace. Put his expertise, knowledge of the marketplace, integrity and honesty to work finding or marketing that Ranch or Recreational Property for you.
Billy Long's Listings and Sold Properties:
SHEPARDSBEND ON THE COLORADO RIVER
Price: $2,280,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
The 172-acre Shepardsbend has some of the best fly fishing water available with over 1 1/2 miles of the Colorado River providing countless numbers of large brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Formerly part of the Elktrout Lodge, "Shepardsbend" was the prime fishing spot for the lodge operation.
FOUR MILE CREEK RANCH
Price: $19,500,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
Four Mile Creek Ranch is the ultimate lifestyle, recreation and horse ranch just six miles from Glenwood Springs and convenient to Aspen ski resort. This trophy ranch fronts over a mile of Four Mile Creek and contains 1,135 acres.
COTTONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH
Price: $12,000,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Luxury 540-acre Equine Estate with exquisite custom main house, extensive barns and facilities situated in one of the most picturesque and livable places in the West.
ALDRICH MOUNTAIN 640
Price: $950,000 Contact: Billy Long
640 acres atop Aldrich Mountain in Grant County, Oregon offering spectacular north and south faces and uncompromised vistas from Fields Peak and the John Day River to the north and the town of Seneca to the south.
BELL RANCH
Price: $4,000,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
50% interest in secluded 800-acre western paradise situated in the West Muddy area between Redstone and Paonia, Colorado, commanding breathtaking views of the towering Ragged Mountains and Elk Mountain Range.
GARFIELD CREEK RANCH
Price: $6,900,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
This spectacular property includes over 1800 acres of high country mountain splendor with a convenient central Colorado location and superb hunting and recreational opportunities.
BONSALL FARM
Price: $19,500,000 Contact: Billy Long
Remarkable 190+ acre working ranch with avocado and citrus groves in a highly sought-after equestrian area within easy driving distance of San Diego. This is an exceptional property in magnificent condition with private jet airport facilities nearby.
CASTLE CLIFF FARM
Price: $10,700,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
This 52-acre equestrian estate in Castle Pines is convenient to Denver and Colorado Springs. Castle Cliff Farm offers an exquisite 10,000 sq. ft. French country mansion and breathtaking views.
OAK MEADOWS
Price: $400,000 Contact: Billy Long
The highest lot in the Elk Meadows Ranch features expansive views of Mount Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley. Located a few minutes from Glenwood Springs and 45 minutes from both Vail and Aspen resorts.
CHAPARRAL LAKES RANCH
Price: Reduced to $1,750,000 Contact: Billy Long
The 400-acre Chaparral Lakes Ranch is located within 10 minutes of the bustling Sacramento River City of Redding, California. Historically used as winter grazing for cattle and hunting, it has been recently zoned two-acre minimums.
CLARK CREEK RANCH
Price: $1,975,000 Contact: Billy Long
The 1,471-acre cattle ranch is located in the heart of the Blue Mountains in northeast Oregon just a few miles from Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and Eagle Cap Wilderness - offering exceptional recreational opportunities.
GRAND RIVER RANCH
Price: $1,800,000 to $6,500,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
Grand River Ranch offers an exceptional experience in land ownership, recreational opportunities and quiet seclusion. This shared amenity ranch is just 2 hours northwest of Denver, 45 minutes from Steamboat Springs, near Kremmling.
PINEY PEAK RANCH
Price: $2,750,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
Located at 9,500 feet, the 441-acre shared amenity Piney Peak Ranch offers gorgeous 270-degree views of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Castle Peak, Piney Peak, Gore Range and the Front Range.
TAILWATERS RANCH
Price: $1,950,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
The 388-acre shared amenity Tailwaters Ranch is tucked away in northwest Colorado's high country wonderland between the world-renowned resorts of Vail, Winter Park and Steamboat Springs.
MESA MEADOW RANCH
Price: $2,200,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
The 835-acre shared amenity Mesa Meadow Ranch is located in northwest Colorado between the resort areas of Dillon, Vail, Winter Park and Steamboat Springs, near the rural sportsman's town of Kremmling.
PASS CREEK RANCH & WOLFORD MOUNTAIN RANCH
Price: $1,800,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
Situated in northwest Colorado between the popular resort areas of Vail, Winter Park and Steamboat Springs, the 900-acre shared amenity Pass Creek Ranch & Wolford Mountain Ranch is just a few miles from the rural sportsman's town of Kremmling.
FLAT TOPS RANCH
Price: $3,450,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
Offering tremendous diversity and character, the 680-acre Flat Tops Ranch offers shared ranch amenities, classic alpine terrain and fabulous views of the Gore Range, Piney Range and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area.
GORE CANYON RANCH
Price: $2,600,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
The 337-acre shared amenity Gore Canyon Ranch offers spectacular topography including dramatic vertical canyon walls, views of white-capped mountains and the Colorado River rushing through the Gore Canyon.
COLORADO RIVER CATTLE RANCH
Price: $6,500,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long or Carl Luppens or Richard Peterson
Just west of the rural sportsman's town of Kremmling, the approx. 1,235-acre private, shared amenity ranch includes a stunning home with expansive views, three additional houses and outbuildings.
SMITH CREEK ESTATE
Price: $2,695,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
This 35-acre secluded mountain retreat offers world-class fishing just minutes away on the Frying Pan River. Convenient to Aspen with hunting, fishing, sailing, hiking and riding from your own private estate. Includes an exquisite 4,358 sq.ft. custom log home.
EL CASO RANCH
Price: Reduced to $9,825,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Surrounded by the Gila National Forest in the mountains of western New Mexico 148 miles southwest of Albuquerque. The 70,000-acre (3,250 deeded) ranch offers cattle, fishing, hunting, development and recreational opportunities.
VULTURE RANCH
Price: To be auctioned March 13, 2010 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
The 80-acre Vulture Ranch is located 60 miles northwest of Phoenix near the town of Wickenburg, offering a comfortable and self sustained lifestyle with its own orchard, horse facilities and grazing permit.
BIG CREEK RANCH
Price: $59,500,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
With privacy that is virtually impossible to duplicate, fifteen minutes from the popular winter/summer playground of Steamboat Springs. A total of 5,034 deeded acres in its own valley with 85% of the perimeter boundary on National Forest.
MALLON RANCH
Price: $7,500,000 Contact: Billy Long
Convenient to Sacramento and Chico, this spectacular California lifestyle ranch offers 3,408 acres of gently rolling grasslands in a mild climate with excellent recreation potential.
SPECIE WILDERNESS RANCH
Price: Entire Ranch $6,500,000 Contact: Billy Long
Just 30 minutes west of Telluride, this 548-acre* ranch retreat offers endless winter and summer alpine recreation and hunting. The ranch shares nearly a mile of boundary line with National Forest. *Available in 2 parcels.
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN RANCH
Price: $8,940,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
Lookout Mountain Ranch features approximately 894 acres on Missouri Heights overlooking the entire Roaring Fork Valley with fabulous Sopris Mountain views. Excellent development opportunity or a trophy ranch with conservation easement potential close to Glenwood Springs.
ROAN CREEK RANCH
Price: $780,000 Contact: Billy Long
This 120-acre gentlemans ranch or small cattle/horse operation is located in a private valley northeast of Grand Junction. Features gorgeous views, irrigated meadows, good water rights, excellent hunting and trout fishing along 1/4 mile of Roan Creek.
RUBY LAKE RANCH
Price: $19,800,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Historically used as a summer cattle grazing operation, Ruby Lake Ranch takes in over 3 miles of the Ruby Reservoir shoreline. 8,871 total acres of contiguous lands near Yellowstone offering hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities.
TRAVIS RANCH
Price: $10,500,000 Contact: Billy Long
The 100,000 total acre ranch is one of the few large ranches located in the coastal range of California with cattle working facilities and the potential for natural beef operation. The ranch's approximately 12,000 deeded acreage is almost totally enclosed within federal lands.
SOLD - Elktrout Lodge
Price: $1,000,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Situated in Kremmling on the Colorado River, the 272 acres include prime river frontage surrounded by spectacular views and recreational opportunities.
SOLD - V Bar C Ranch
Price: $25,000,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Matt Johnston or Billy Long or Richard Peterson
Located just northwest of the OW Ranch, the V Bar C Ranch includes approximately five miles on both sides of the Tongue River. Once the original headquarters of the Brown Cattle Company, the V Bar C consists of 17,774 total acres.
SOLD - Deming Creek Ranch
Price: Reduced to $3,900,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Located in southern Oregon about 50 miles east of Klamath Falls, Deming Creek Ranch is comprised of 6,600 deeded acres and 4,500 leased acres and includes an ongoing cattle production operation, ample water and farm land.
SOLD - Pine Ridge Ranch
Price: Reduced to $6,960,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
The Pine Ridge Ranch is situated in a pristine east-west valley with end of the road privacy and captivating views. The beauty of this scenic mountain tropy ranch is accentuated by its tailored improvements.
SOLD - Ruedi Ranch
Price: Reduced to $2,150,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
This 245-acre outdoor recreation paradise offers hunting, fishing, sailing, hiking and riding just 40 miles from Aspen. Includes 10 boat slips at Aspen Yacht Club and a new two-story barn overlooking Ruedi Reservoir.
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SOLD - Knoll Ranch
Price: $3,000,000 Contact: Billy Long
Located in the shadow of majestic Mount Shasta, the Knoll Ranch covers 995 acres of pristine, volcanic-rich soil. This naturally fertile soil, the climate and altitude of northern California's high mountain desert are ideally suited for growing organic, therapeutic-grade herbs.
SOLD - River Ridge Ranch
Price: $3,400,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Situated on the Pine River above a gently sloping hill is a custom 4,708 sq.ft. home, very private, with views up and down the river valley. Located only 10 miles south of Vallecito Reservoir and an easy 25 minute drive to Durango.
SOLD - L Ranch
Price: $9,800,000 Contact: Billy Long or Ron Morris
Perched on a verdant irrigated mesa that overlooks Paonia Reservoir and nestled against the majestic Ragged Mountain Range, the L Ranch enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding Elk Mountains and Kebler Pass area.
SOLD - Secluded Foothills Equestrian Estate
Price: $990,000 Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long
Miles and miles of National Forest and open space border this 40 acre forested mountain hideaway situated off Magnolia Drive just 25 minutes from Boulder, recently voted the number one city in America in which to live by Outside Magazine.
SOLD - South Canyon Ranch
Price: $4,435,000 Contact: Billy Long
This 1040 acre ranch consists of several aspen and pine covered canyons and beautiful open meadows. World class ski resorts of Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek are all about an hour from the ranch. Interior trails run throughout the ranch.
SOLD - The Noble Ranch - Redding, CA
Price: $1,750,000 Contact: Billy Long
The Noble Ranch is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, Shasta County, California. Within twenty minutes of Redding, this retreat is easily accessible to the rich recreational resources of northern California.
SOLD - Dry Hollow Ranch - Silt, CO
Price: $795,000 Contact: Billy Long
This scenic 67-acre gentleman’s ranch is situated in a private south facing basin conveniently located near I-70 and the Colorado River. The irrigated meadows produce approximately 70 tons of hay and provide a haven for abundant wildlife.
SOLD - Starry Pines Ranch - Snowmass, CO
Price: $4,490,000 Contact: Billy Long
Set along prestigious Snowmass Creek, Starry Pines Ranch offers spectacular mountain views in the seclusion of a peaceful alpine valley only 15 minutes to the amenities of Aspen. Expansive views of Sopris and the Elk Range from the contemporary mountain home.
SOLD - Inwood Ranch & Vineyard - Redding, CA
Price: $4,500,000 Contact: Billy Long or Don Rickey
This historical ranch dating back to 1854 is located in the Inwood Valley just 25 minutes east of Redding. Surrounded by majestic Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen National Park, the 1328 acre ranch has many creeks, ponds, springs, hundreds of plantable acres.
SOLD - Wilderness Ranch - Dotsero, CO
Price: $5,900,000 Contact: Billy Long
The Wilderness Ranch takes in nearly 2150 acres of pristine high country that feature expansive views of several Colorado Mountain Ranges. The private paradise is surrounded by National Forest and BLM lands.
SOLD - Sioux Creek Ranch - Sargent, NE
Price: $1,630,000 Contact: Billy Long and Ron Morris
Sioux Creek Ranch, with over three square miles of fully developed wildlife habitat, is one of the prettiest and most appealing hunting ranches in the central plains.
SOLD - Meridian Canyon Ranch - Sargent, NE
Price: $7,200,000 Contact: Billy Long and Ron Morris
Meridian Canyon Ranch defines the idea of a turnkey wildlife ranch and hunting preserve. Every detail necessary to make a world-class hunting experience has been included in what is obviously a one-of-a-kind property.
SOLD - Nix Ranch - Telluride, CO
Price: $2,770,000 Contact: Billy Long
Located on spectacular Specie Mesa just 45 minutes from Telluride, this 395 acre alpine paradise features one mile of common border with the Uncompahgre National Forest and adjacent Lizard Head Wilderness.
SOLD - Nelson Ranch - Montague, CA
Price: $3,500,000 Contact: Billy Long or Don Rickey
Located beneath the awesome presence of 14,000 foot Mt. Shasta is 1704 acres of lush irrigated meadows, wild wooded uplands and spectacular rock formations. The ranch enjoys 2 miles of the Shasta River.
SOLD - Diamond Bar T Ranch - Winter Park, CO
Price: $11,950,000 Contact: Billy Long
The Diamond Bar T Ranch is nestled peacefully along the west side of the Continental Divide, just 80 miles from Denver, Colorado. Varied terrain with panoramic views of Winter Park Ski Area and the Fraser River Valley.
SOLD - Castleton Ranch - Gunnison, CO
Price: $10,950,000 Contact: Billy Long
Castleton Ranch is located in the pristine Ohio Creek Valley 14 miles northwest of Gunnison, Colorado. The 2600 acre scenic mountain ranch features over 2 miles of Ohio Creek through the property with fishing for four species of trout.
SOLD - Lazy 3X Ranch - Mack, CO
Price: $5,900,000 Contact: Billy Long
Spanning over 43 miles of Marlboro Country, the Lazy 3X Ranch encompasses 100,000 acres of contiguous rangeland including 9,600 deeded acres.
SOLD - J Bar W Ranch - Gunnison, CO
Price: $3,950,000 Contact: Billy Long
Rising powerfully from the floor of the beautiful Ohio Creek Valley, to an elevation of 9,500 feet, the J-W Ranch commands breathtaking vistas of the Continental Divide and West Elk Range.
SOLD - Price Ranch - Silt, CO
Price: $1,900,000 Contact: Billy Long
217 +/- working ranch overlooking Divide Creek in the heart of ranching valley. Convenient location to I-70 Aspen and Vail. 140 irrigated acres of productive hay ground.
FEATURED RANCH
COTTONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH
Price: $12,000,000 Contact Ron Morris or Billy Long more info >
